Stalker 2 offers a sprawling and breathtaking world, teeming with dangers at every turn. Both humans and mutants are out to get you, making every corner of the game a potential fight for survival. The vast landscapes are filled with empty buildings to loot for the best armor and weapons, along with plenty of missions to tackle. In this guide, we have compiled a complete list of all the main and side missions you can experience in Stalker 2.
All Main Missions in Stalker 2
Many main missions in Stalker 2 present choices that directly affect your alignment with factions and the fates of key NPCs. These decisions can alter the course of the story, influence the game’s ending, and determine which missions become available based on the paths you have chosen.
In any case, here is the list of all main missions in Stalker 2:
- 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
- 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 / Law and Order
- 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
- Once More Unto the Breach
- Happiness for Everyone
- 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 (Point of No Return)
- The Last Wish (Ending Choices)
- Spark Faction: Through The Valley of the Shadow of Death
- Ward Faction: Eye of the Storm
- Strelok or Kaimanov: Let No One Leave Unsatisfied
- Spark Faction: The Eternal Shining
- Ward Faction: The Last Step
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What is the Point of No Return in Stalker 2
“Down Below” marks the point of no return in Stalker 2. Once you begin this mission, any incomplete or pending side quests will become permanently unavailable.
Even if you return to the zone after triggering the point of no return, NPCs who previously offered side quests will no longer provide them. With that in mind, it is best to wrap up any side missions before starting this critical part of the game.
How Long to Beat All Main Missions in Stalker 2
Completing Stalker 2 typically takes around 35 to 40 hours. However, the exact time can vary depending on factors such as the difficulty level you choose, your proficiency with FPS games, and your experience with Stalker games.
The game provides plenty of save slots, allowing you to save before making significant decisions. If you are unhappy with the outcome of a choice, you can reload and try again. While this adds flexibility, it may also increase your total playtime as you explore alternate outcomes.
All Side Missions in Stalker 2
We have found the following side missions in Stalker 2. Since the choices impact the outcomes in the game, there could be a few missions that we may have missed. As a result, we will update this guide in the future as required.
| Side Mission | Location |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Visitors | Lesser Zone |
| Dogfight | Lesser Zone |
| Nightingale’s Hunt | Lesser Zone |
| Stalker Wisdom | Lesser Zone |
| The Lost Boys | Lesser Zone |
| Warlock’s Debtor | Lesser Zone |
| The Poppy Field | Lesser Zone |
| An Errand for Warlock | Lesser Zone |
| Piece of Cake | Lesser Zone |
| Seek, and You Shall Find | Lesser Zone |
| Invisible Nets | Lesser Zone |
| On the Edge | Lesser Zone |
| The Road to Salvation | Garbage |
| No Honor Among Thieves | Garbage |
| Budmo! | Garbage |
| Deceive the Deceiver | Garbage |
| A Big Score | Garbage |
| A Job from Boozer | Garbage |
| An Errand for Hera | Cement Factory |
| Uninvited Guests | Cement Factory |
| Taking Back What’s Mine | Chemical Plant |
| In the Name of Science | Chemical Plant |
| For Science! | Chemical Plant |
| All That is Left | Chemical Plant |
| A Matter of Honor | Cooling Towers |
| Busting Myths | Cordon |
| Unhealthy Competition | Cordon |
| A Job for Sidorovich | Cordon |
| Gray’s Last Hunt | Red Forest |
| Black Sheep | Malachite |
| The Sound of Music | Duga |
| A Job for the Barkeep | Rostok |
| Just Business | RostokRostok |
| The Freedom Colosseum | Rostok |
| Arena: Round One | Rostok |
| Arena: Round Two | Rostok |
| Arena: Round Three | Rostok |
| Arena: Round Four | Rostok |
| Arena: Finals | Rostok |
| A Heavy Burden | Wild Island |
| A Sign of Hope | Wild Island |
| Shift Change | Wild Island |
| A Light in the End of the Tunnel | Wild Island |
| An Order from Harpy | Yaniv |
| Bullseye | Zaton |
| Business with Owl | Zaton |
| Three Captains | Zaton |
| The Mysterious Case | Zaton |
| In the Shadow of Icarus | Zaton |
| Shock Therapy | Zaton |
| The Key to Freedom | Zaton |
| The Mysterious Case | Zaton |
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Are Side Missions Missable in Stalker 2?
Yes, many side missions in Stalker 2 are tied to NPCs and can be missed if those NPCs die—either by your actions or other in-game events. Additionally, certain main story decisions can lock you out of potential side missions, especially if you make a difficult or irreversible choice.
For instance, during the main mission “A Needle in the Haystack,” if you kill Squint before he offers you the task of finding an artifact for him, you will still be able to loot his body and obtain the Ward Sensors. However, by doing so, you will miss out on the opportunity to play the “A Piece of Cake” side mission.
Exclusive Mission
The Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners of Stalker 2 get an exclusive mission called “Seek, and you shall find”. This becomes available when the game tells you to check on the Private Stash after returning from A Needle in the Haystack mission.
All the base game owners of Stalker 2 will not be able to access this mission.
That is everything you need to know about the list of all main and side missions in Stalker 2. For more tips about the game, we highly recommend you check out How to Find Artifacts, How To Adjust the Stalker 2 FOV and Disable Vignette, and How to Make Money Fast in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl guides.
