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5 Crucial Tips for Newcomers in STALKER 2 That Aren’t in the Game

by Mac Terry
November 22, 2024
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GSC Game World has unveiled STALKER 2 as an immersive survival-horror shooter exclusively for Xbox and Windows PC, and it does a solid job introducing players to its vast open world. You’ll start with clear tutorials and straightforward quests, but as you progress, you’ll notice there are several mechanics and nuances that the game leaves for sharp-eyed adventurers to discover on their own.

After sinking over 55 hours into my playthrough, I’ve uncovered five essential tips that STALKER 2 neglects to explain. Newcomers to The Zone would do well to familiarize themselves with these before diving deep into the adventure. Let’s dive right in.

### Mutants Can’t Climb: Use That to Your Advantage

The mutants in STALKER 2 are formidable foes, varying from bullet sponges to quick, erratic attackers. This is especially challenging on Xbox, where control precision can be tricky due to controller settings. However, these creatures do have one glaring weakness: they can’t climb.

Yes, whether it’s packs of dogs, marauding boar, or an ominous bloodsucker on your heels, seeking refuge by climbing onto abandoned vehicles, rusted shipping containers, or similar objects offers a safe vantage point. From these perches, you can reload, heal, and calmly line up your shots. The exceptions to this tactic are poltergeists, burers, and controllers, as they have ranged attacks.

One catch is that mutants will attempt to hide if they lose the ability to reach you, reemerging only when you descend. Still, this can be exploited by moving up and down strategically to control when they show themselves.

### Move Silently by Slow Walking

While the tutorials in STALKER 2 cover sprinting, jumping, and crouching, they overlook the art of slow walking – a stealthy movement essential in the game. It’s a subtle but crucial option accessible through customizable key settings. You can set it to toggle or hold, depending on what feels comfortable.

In combat, slow walking minimizes the noise you make, which is invaluable given the perceptive AI that can easily pinpoint a noisy intruder. This ability lets you manoeuvre behind enemies or reposition around obstacles without alerting them. Alternatively, moving in a crouched position offers stealth at a slower pace.

Beyond sneaking, slow walking aids in steadying your aim, particularly when scoped in. As headshots are more effective than body shots, this tactic significantly boosts your combat efficiency.

### Selling to Weapon Traders Maximizes Profit

Trading is a pillar of STALKER 2’s economy, with bases hosting bartenders for consumables and arms dealers for gear. While both accept loot, arms dealers offer superior returns—even for oddly specific items like food.

Capitalizing on this difference is vital because the currency you earn is crucial for weapon repairs, upgrades, and purchasing essentials like ammo. To get the most out of every transaction, always sell to the arms dealer.

### Cross-Region Stashes

Don’t worry about carrying all your belongings when venturing to new parts of The Zone. Although STALKER 2 introduces you to your personal stash early on—a yellow box at every base—it doesn’t explicitly state that items placed in one stash are accessible from any stash elsewhere.

Using your stash efficiently is key to maintaining mobility and a varied inventory without excessive burdens. Overloading yourself can severely hamper movement and stamina, so managing your stash is essential for a smooth journey.

### Some Food Items Offer Healing

Lastly, something not obvious at first glance is that certain food items can heal you, much like medkits. Specifically, bread and sausages offer slight health restoration, whereas other foods like canned goods do not.

The healing from these snacks is minimal, but it’s invaluable in conserving medical supplies after discovering a stash of these items or when only minor healing is needed. Opt for these edibles in such scenarios to keep yourself going.

### The Zone Awaits: Good Hunting

While STALKER 2 gives you a foundational understanding of survival, these advanced insights can offer strategic advantages. The road ahead remains challenging, befitting a hardcore survival shooter, but armed with tips like engaging mutants safely, optimizing profit, and leveraging every bit of your supplies, you’ll find the trials more manageable.

Available now on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl stands as one of the year’s top offerings for gaming enthusiasts. Priced at $59.99, it’s currently available at a discount through CDKeys, and you can dive into it via Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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