STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Just Like the Good Old Days Guide
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Navigating the choices in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl significantly impacts your gameplay. The mission "Just Like the Good Old Days" follows either "To the Last Drop of Blood" or "Law and Order," both concluding with an escape from the SIRCAA.
Talk to Professor Lodochka at Wild Island in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
Head to the mission marker on Wild Island to find Professor Lodochka at Quite’s Camp. Upon arrival, prioritize eliminating the marked mercenaries in the area. These enemies are clearly indicated, so no need to search for them.
Equip yourself well, as this is not the only encounter you’ll face. After clearing the mercenaries, a single mission marker will guide you to Lodochka. An optional objective, "Activate the Ventilation System," will become available.
Activate the Ventilation System
To complete this optional objective, consult your map. Locate the marked fuse, then follow the marker north to the engineering rooms. Be prepared for an invisible enemy within.
Proceed through the shelter and passageways to the Engine Room. Use the fuse to restore power to the Ventilation System. Completing this optional objective simplifies the main mission, though it doesn't offer unique rewards.
Find the Source of the Signal in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
Consider upgrading your weapons before proceeding. At the marked location, you'll find a cave entrance near the water. Navigate the caverns westward, descending and overcoming various obstacles. Use a broken pipe to reach higher levels.
Follow the marker to a large cone-shaped spire. The Emitter is located at the marked point beside it. An invisible enemy awaits on your return journey. Finally, return to Lodochka to complete the mission and unlock "Hornet’s Nest."
