After dealing with the bandits at the Garbage Heap in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Skif is once again at a dead end. The only clue he has left is a strange PDA he took from a corpse at Varan's base. He needs to discuss the find with Kondyor, but the plans will change due to unexpected guests.

In the process of completing the story quest Extreme Simplicity in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you will encounter a group of stalkers in trouble. We will help you in the search for the corpse of Adik Pedal and find the key that will allow you to free the stalkers from the locked room.

While completing the story quest In Search of a Guide, where players will learn about several factions in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you will unlock a new location — Skadovsk. It is here that gamers can start the side mission. Below, we will explain how to reach the freighter, find Sultan's case, and successfully deal with the bandits.

You can start this quest in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl after you meet the main character of the side mission The Side Hustle. Below, we will explain the steps you need to take to successfully free the captured stalkers, as well as provide information about the location of a new artifact that can be found during the quest.

This quest will become available only after completing the side quest Shock Therapy in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, in which you need to find and eliminate the Varta fugitives. We will explain how to find and switch all the power supply panels in the warehouse, and give tips on how to defeat the burer waiting for you inside the service station.