Stalker 2: In The Name Of Science Side Quest Walkthrough

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

Following the Visions of Truth main mission, Dr. Shcherba will contact Skif, initiating the side quest "In the Name of Science." This quest involves locating electronic collars from various mutants. The quest features multiple choices impacting its outcome.

Locating the Electronic Collars

The initial objective is to find five electronic collars. Their locations may already be known if you've explored The Zone extensively. If not, these are the locations:

Return to Shcherba at the Roofed Warehouse in the Chemical Plant after collecting all collars. If you've previously collected and sold collars, the quest might bug. Use the console command "XEndQuestNodeBySID E08_SQ01_S2_SetJournal_WaitForSherbaCall_Finish_Pin_0" to resolve this.

The Jammer Decision: Disable or Recalibrate?

After delivering the collars, Shcherba reveals a jamming signal interfering with them. You must locate and interact with the jamming device in the Storage on the Hill. You face a crucial choice:

• Destroy/Disable the Jammer (Recommended): This advances the quest, yielding coupons from Shcherba and leading to an encounter with bloodsuckers and a subsequent choice.

• Recalibrate the Jammer: This concludes the quest with coupons from Dvupalov.

The Final Confrontation: Kill or Spare Shcherba?

Disabling the jammer leads to a call from Shcherba, followed by a rendezvous at his lab. You'll receive Magic Vodka from Dr. Dvupalov. A confrontation ensues with Shcherba and bloodsuckers. You'll be exposed to PSI radiation, but the vodka negates the effects. Escape the room, defeat the bloodsuckers, and confront Shcherba.

The final choice is whether to kill or spare Shcherba. Both options provide the same rewards (a Gauss Gun and the "On a Leash" trophy), but sparing him maintains positive relations with the scientists.