Choosing whether to side with Dubny or Ward is a key decision in Stalker 2 that will change your relationship for the future.
Simon Dubny or Ward. Choosing who to side with in Stalker 2 is an important decision every player will have to make. Although the missions that follow are similar, But who you are doing it with and doing it will change according to who you choose. Here’s what you need to know about choosing sides at SIRAA.
Alongside Simon Dub on this or Ward?
Once you reach SIRAA and progress through the story there You will be faced with a big decision, side with Simon Dubny or Ward. This will take you along one of two different paths. You’ll probably be talking to Richter or Colonel Korshunov from now on.
Whatever you decide If you still have missions left from the Lesser Zone (such as Lost Boys or Nightingale’s Hunt), those missions will be considered failed or cancelled.
Because both decisions have similar consequences for the Monolith, the Zone, and where you go next. It depends on personal preference. Would you like to work with Richter and the ex-Monolithians or do you think Ward and Dr Dalin have the right idea?
Alongside Simon Dabny
If you side with Simon, Dab this.You’ll have to attack the research center and try to seize the artifact before the Monolith comes online. Unfortunately, you can’t stop it. space will explode And you will have to fight to get out of this place. You’ll eventually meet Richter after discovering that the Monolithians have returned, Strider is dead, and the Zone is still hostile.
After talking with Richter, you’ll need to complete the Just Like the Good Old Days quest to talk to Professor Lodochka at Quiet’s camp near Wild Island. This series of quests may lead you to the Sphere.
Alongside the ward
If you side with the wardYou must kill Dubny and his minions immediately. before heading to the location with Dr Dalin, despite attempting to use the artifact to erase the zone. But the space will explode. And you must escape
Once you fight through the tunnels and reach the outer wall of SIRCAA, you’ll have two missions: Just Like the Good Old Days and The Hornests’ Nest. From this point on, you’ll be more aligned with the ward’s goals, although you’ll still be helping the facility. Places like Zalissya are fine.
Choosing who to side with, Dubny or Ward, is a huge moment in Stalker 2’s story. The main outcome of your decision is who is behind you moving forward. And which faction will you be working with in upcoming missions? Check out our Stalker 2 page for more help with missions, locations, and where to find equipment.