Explore the Depths of Science in Stalker 2 Side Quest

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's "In the Name of Science" Side Quest: A Complete Guide

Following the Visions of Truth main mission and a call from Dr. Shcherba, players embark on the "In the Name of Science" side quest in Stalker 2. This quest involves locating electronic collars from various mutants, leading to crucial choices impacting the outcome.

Locating the Electronic Collars

This mission begins with the retrieval of five electronic collars from specific locations:

Note: If collars are missing, they may have been collected earlier. The console command "XEndQuestNodeBySID E08_SQ01_S2_SetJournal_WaitForSherbaCall_Finish_Pin_0" can resolve this issue. After collecting all collars, return to Shcherba at the Roofed Warehouse in the Chemical Plant.

The Jamming Device: Disable or Recalibrate?

Upon delivering the collars, Shcherba reveals a jamming signal affecting them. Players must locate and interact with the jamming device in the Storage on the Hill.

Two options exist:

• Destroy/Disable the Jammer (Recommended): This advances the quest, yielding coupons and leading to a bloodsucker encounter and a further choice.
• Recalibrate the Jammer: This concludes the quest with coupons from Dvupalov.

The Final Confrontation: Kill or Spare Shcherba?

Disabling the jammer triggers a call from Shcherba, followed by a visit to his lab. Players receive Magic Vodka from Dr. Dvupalov. A confrontation ensues, involving bloodsuckers and an armed Shcherba. The choice to kill or spare Shcherba yields the same rewards; however, sparing Shcherba maintains positive relations. This choice concludes the quest, rewarding players with a Gauss Gun and the "On a Leash" trophy.