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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers a compelling narrative with four distinct endings, each shaped by pivotal choices made during the game. These choices occur in three crucial missions: Subtle Matter, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Last Wish. Fortunately, these missions are positioned towards the end of the game, allowing players to reach Legends of the Zone and save their progress manually. This strategy enables players to explore all possible endings without replaying the entire game.
Choices That Affect STALKER 2’s Ending
The game's narrative branches based on decisions made in three key missions: Subtle Matter, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Last Wish. These choices determine the final outcome of your journey in the Zone.
She Will Never Be Free
- Subtle Matter: Choose "Life is for the living"
- Dangerous Liaisons: Select [Escape]
- The Last Wish: Opt for [Fire]
In this ending, Stelok aims to protect the Zone. To achieve this, players must align with Strelok, which involves becoming adversaries with all other factions. This path requires rejecting Scar, escaping from Korshunov, and shooting Kaymanov. Stelok, a recurring character from previous titles, adds depth to the storyline, making it worthwhile to delve into his lore.
Project Y
- Subtle Matter: Choose "Life is for the living"
- Dangerous Liaisons: Select [Escape]
- The Last Wish: Opt for [Lower the Gun]
This ending follows a similar path to "She Will Never Be Free," but with a crucial difference: instead of shooting Kaymanov, players lower their gun and ally with him. Kaymanov, a scientist, believes the Zone should evolve naturally, free from external control.
Today Never Ends
- Subtle Matter: Choose "Eternal spring"
- Dangerous Liaisons: Select [Escape]
- The Last Wish: N/A
The Spark faction, led by Scar from S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, plays a significant role in this ending. By aiding Scar, players help him enter a pod he believes will transport him to the Shining Zone. Notably, this ending only requires choices in two of the three key missions.
Brave New World
- Subtle Matter: Choose "Life is for the living"
- Dangerous Liaisons: Select "I'm not your enemy"
- The Last Wish: N/A
Aligning with The Ward faction and Colonel Krushunov leads to an ending focused on destroying the Zone. Similar to the Spark ending, only two missions are critical for this outcome.
