Stalker 2 missions list - all main and side quests

What are all the Stalker 2 quests? The Heart of Chornobyl takes us back to GSC Game World's Exclusion Zone; this time, it's bigger than ever. If you're eager to experience everything this long-awaited sequel has to offer, then a complete list of quests is essential.

anomalies galore, but its open world can leave you wondering just how much you have left to complete. We've collected all the Stalker 2 missions into one handy list to tick off as you go.

Stalker 2 main missions

The main quests in Stalker 2 follow the RPG game's plot and are represented as orange exclamation point icons on the map. The story takes around 40 hours to complete, and the choices you make determine which ending you unlock at the end of your playthrough.

Here are all the Stalker 2 main quests:

• There and Back Again
• Behind Seven Seals
  • A Tough Awakening
  • A Needle in a Haystack
  • A Race Against Death
• Answers Come at a Price
• The Price Goes Up
• Deal with the Devil
  • King of the Hill
• Back to Slag Heap
• Hot on the Trail
• Chasing Ghosts
• Dead Frequency
  • Like a Moth to the Flame
• In Search of a Guide
• Ad Astra per Aspera
• Extreme Simplicity
• In Search of a Miracle
  • A Long Overdue Visit
  • The Forge of Progress
  • Wishful Thinking
• To the Last Drop of Blood (Spark) / Law and Order (Ward)
• Just Like the Good Old Days
• The Hornet's Nest
• An Invisible Threat
• Dawn of a New Day
• The Assault on the Duga
• A Minor Incident
• In Search of Past Glory
• Happiness for Everyone (Spark) / Once More Unto the Breach (Ward) 
• Visions of Truth
• Dark Times
• An Act of Mercy
• Legends of the Zone
• Subtle Matter
• Dangerous Liaisons
• Escape from the Cage
• The Boundary
• The Road to the Foundation
• Down Below
• The Last Wish
  • Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death (Spark)
  • Eye of the Storm (Ward)
• Let No One Leave Unsatisfied
  • The Eternal Shining (Spark)
  • The Last Step (Ward)

Some missions in this list are optional objectives; while they aren't essential to continue the story, they still constitute a main mission. In cases where there are multiple missions, the one you receive depends on the faction you've chosen to align yourself with during your playthrough.

The point of no return appears once you start the "Down Below" mission. If you accept the warning and continue past this point, you automatically fail all active side quests and won't be able to return to the Zone until the end.

The major decisions that impact the ending appear in "Subtle Matter," "Dangerous Liaisons," and "The Last Wish." We recommend saving before you begin any of these quests so you can experience all endings without restarting your playthrough.

Stalker 2 side quests

Optional side missions appear throughout The Zone. They are represented by a blue flag, and are often started by talking to a friendly NPC. Some side missions have multiple outcomes, while others let you refuse to lend your assistance altogether. The rewards for completing them often include useful supplies and rare Stalker 2 weapons.

Here are all the Stalker 2 side quests:

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