STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl - All Endings (& How to Get Them)

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

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers four distinct endings, determined by player choices in three crucial missions: Subtle Matter, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Last Wish. Conveniently, 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 Mission Choices and Corresponding Endings:

The following outlines the choices leading to each ending, accompanied by images:

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 eliminating opposing factions. This involves antagonizing Scar, fleeing 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.

3. Today Never Ends

• Subtle Matter: Choose "Eternal spring."
• Dangerous Liaisons: Choose "[Escape]."
• The Last Wish: This mission's choice is irrelevant 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. Only two mission choices are critical here.

4. Brave New World

• Subtle Matter: Choose "Life is for the living."
• Dangerous Liaisons: Choose "I'm not your enemy."
• The Last Wish: This mission's choice is irrelevant for this ending.

This ending sees the player allying with Colonel Krushunov and the Ward faction in an effort to completely destroy the Zone. Like the Spark ending, only two mission choices determine this outcome.

By strategically selecting these options during the specified missions, players can unlock all four unique endings in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.