A Tough Awakening: Stalker 2 Quest Walkthrough

Now Skif in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has neither the Scanner nor the artifact. After Prypoy's betrayal, Herman disappeared from the airwaves, and both of them will have to be searched for independently. You need to find some settlement and find out information from the locals.

When you wake up, you will meet Richter. He will give you a bolt, allowing you to reload and detect anomalies. Run past the nearest one and go to Richter. After a short conversation, you will hear gunfire. Run after Richter to the nearest building. Talk to him again there, after which Richter will give you a lead — to look for information about Prypoy in the nearest settlement — Zalesye.

The path there is not close, but you are currently too weak to be distracted by side activities. Once you reach Zalesye, go to the bar (marked with a marker). Talk to the bartender, but he will not want to answer questions and will send you to Bata — an old man at the table opposite. As soon as you sit at the table, a cutscene will begin. At the right moment, choose any answer you think is correct. When the military leaves, talk to the bartender again, nicknamed Kolduun. Kolduun will give a side quest and advise you to talk to Bata or Captain Zotov.