STALKER 2 Endings Revealed: Secrets of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone Unveiled

Unraveling the Four Endings of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers players four distinct endings, shaped by crucial decisions made during three key missions: Subtle Matter, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Last Wish. Fortunately, these missions occur late in the game, allowing players to save before Legends of the Zone and easily explore all endings without extensive replays.

Key Choices and Their Consequences:

The following outlines the choices leading to each ending, along with a brief description of the resulting outcome:

1. She Will Never Be Free:

• Subtle Matter: Choose "Life is for the living."
• Dangerous Liaisons: Choose "[Escape]".
• The Last Wish: Choose "[Fire]".

This ending results from siding with Strelok, aiming to protect the Zone and establish control over it by antagonizing other factions. This involves rejecting Scar, escaping Korshunov, and eliminating Kaymanov.

2. Project Y:

• Subtle Matter: Choose "Life is for the living."
• Dangerous Liaisons: Choose "[Escape]".
• The Last Wish: Choose "[Lower the Gun]".

Similar to the previous ending, but instead of killing Kaymanov, you choose to spare him, aligning with his scientific perspective on the Zone's natural evolution and right to self-determination.

3. Today Never Ends:

• Subtle Matter: Choose "Eternal spring."
• Dangerous Liaisons: Choose "[Escape]".
• The Last Wish: No specific choice required for this ending.

This ending involves supporting Scar and the Spark faction, culminating in Scar entering a pod believed to lead to the Shining Zone. Note that only two missions directly impact this outcome.

4. Brave New World:

• Subtle Matter: Choose "Life is for the living."
• Dangerous Liaisons: Choose "I'm not your enemy."
• The Last Wish: No specific choice required for this ending.

This ending sees the player aligning with Colonel Krushunov and the Ward faction in an effort to completely eradicate the Zone. Like the Spark ending, only two missions influence this outcome.

By carefully navigating these choices, players can experience the full spectrum of endings in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.