The main story may not be the only adventure in this expansive world; however, as Stalker 2 is full of awesome side quests, these little tasks allow players to probe and uncover rewards and lore that can add to their activities. From simple fetch quests to detective work with complex investigations. While none of these side quests affect the core storyline, choices and actions in these quests will impact the world around you and the people you meet.
Side Missions – Stalker 2
Side missions don’t change the main story, but your choices in the main story can affect which side missions you can do. Making a big decision in the main story, like killing a character or making a major choice, might change which side missions are available to you. Some side missions might become impossible, while others might change based on your choices. So, your actions in the main story can have consequences in the side missions, but not vice versa.
Tip 1: Chat with Everyone
Talk to everyone you meet! Sometimes, the most interesting quests start with a simple conversation. Get to know the characters and build relationships; you might uncover hidden missions or valuable information. Don’t rush through the game; take your time to explore and interact.
Tip 2: Keep an Eye on the Map
Keep an eye out for blue icons on the map. These represent side missions, so take a moment to explore the Zone and look around for them. You never know what exciting adventures are lurking.
List of All Side Missions and Rewards
| Side Mission | Location | Quest Giver | Rewards |
| A Big Score | Garbage Zone | Zakhar Babay | – |
| A Sign of Hope | Wild Island | Prof. Lodochka | TBD |
| An Errand for Warlock | Lesser Zone | Warlock | 500, 600, or 800 Coupons |
| Budmo | Garbage Zone | Two drunk men near Boozer | 1754 Coupons |
| Bullseye | Zaton Region | – | – |
| Business with Owl | TBD | Owl | TBD |
| Dangerous Visitors | Lesser Zone | Zhorik | 850 Coupons, Echo Detector |
| Deceive the Deceiver | Garbage Zone | Akopyan | 3,374 Coupons |
| Dogfight | Lesser Zone | Nightingale | TBD |
| Invisible Nets | Lesser Zone | Gaffer | 700 Coupons |
| Just Business | Rostok Zone | Barkeep | Sphere M20 Helmet |
| Lost Boys | Lesser Zone | Lens | 500-650 Coupons, Rubber Layer Blueprint |
| Nightingale’s Hunt | Lesser Zone | Nightingale | TBD |
| No Honor Among Thieves | Garbage Zone | Huron | 2,159 Coupons |
| On the Edge | Garbage Zone | TBD | TBD |
| Piece of Cake | Lesser Zone | Squint | Mold Artifact |
| Seek, and You Shall Find | Lesser Zone | Ritcher | TBD |
| Shift Change | Wild Island | Jumper | TBD |
| Stalker Wisdom | Lesser Zone | Kolya Plaster | No Reward |
| The Freedom Colosseum | Rostok Zone | Ganja, the bartender | – |
| The Mysterious Case | Zaton Region | Sultan | TBD |
| The Poppy Field | Lesser Zone | Mityay | 1000-1350 Coupons, Unknown Stalker’s AR416 |
| The Road to Salvation | Garbage Zone | Star | No Rewards |
| Warlock’s Debtor | Lesser Zone | Warlock | 900-1200 Coupons, Valik’s Custom AKM-74S |
