Stalker 2: Should You Give Ward Sensors To Richter Or Captain Zotov?

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Stalker 2: Should You Give Ward Sensors To Richter Or Captain Zotov?

As a seasoned Stalker 2 player with countless hours spent navigating the treacherous wastelands of the Zone, I’ve found myself at a crossroads more times than I can count. One such decision that stands out is the choice between giving the Ward Sensors to Richter or Captain Zotov.

In the universe of “Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl”, multiple groups reside. At some point in the game, players will be required to align themselves with one group over another. This initial decision is made early on when players choose whether to give the Ward Sensors to Richter or Captain Zotov. Based on this decision, a player’s journey will take a different course, either siding with the Ward or the independent Stalkers.

Differences Giving The Ward Sensors To Richter Or Captain Zotov

In the final stage of the “Needle In A Haystack” mission in “Stalker 2”, players receive Ward Sensors from Squint, and must choose to whom they should give these sensors: Richter or Captain Zotov. This decision significantly alters your gameplay experience for several upcoming missions, such as the main mission of “Behind Seven Seals”. Essentially, giving the sensors to one side will align you with either the Ward faction or the Stalkers.

The following parts delve into each option thoroughly, explaining specifically how they’ll shape the narrative of Stalker 2 during your upcoming gaming sessions, aiding you in selecting the optimal choice for your game experience.

What Happens When Players Give The Ward Sensors To Captain Zotov?

In Stalker 2, these are the upcoming alterations in gameplay following the distribution of the Ward Sensors to Captain Zotov:

  • Earn 1,350 Coupons from Captain Zotov after handing in the sensors.
  • Players can directly head to the Sphere and enter through the IPSF outpost; Zotov’s contact will open the door for the player. Here, players have a choice to adopt a stealthy approach to locate Solder or go in guns blazing.
  • Exit the Lesser Zone via the Western Checkpoint that leads into the Chemical Plant region.
  • Meet up with Colonel Korshunov, the leader of the Ward faction, and eliminate Chornozem’s thugs during the “Answers Come At A Price” mission.
  • Colonel Korshunov and the Ward faction overall view Skiff more favorably.

What Happens When Players Give The Ward Sensors To Richter?

In Stalker 2, here’s a rundown of upcoming gameplay alterations following the distribution of Ward Sensors to Richter:

  • Earn 2,024 Coupons from Richter after handing in the sensors.
  • Richter will first send Skiff to the Abandoned Communication Hub to gather intel on how to enter the Sphere.
  • After looting IPSF soldiers’ bodies and fighting off a Poltergeist (optional), players will get a note from a dead soldier with the code 2765.
  • To enter the Sphere, players instead travel through a tunnel underneath it through the Acid Anomaly to access the security door and enter the Sphere.
  • Exit the Lesser Zone via the Northern Checkpoint that leads into the Garbage region.
  • Meet up with Star, the leader of the Spark faction, and infiltrate the nearby laboratory during the “Answers Come At A Price” mission.
  • Scar and other members of the Spark faction overall view Skiff more favorably.

Which Choice Is Better — Zotov Or Richter?

The Sphere is extremely secure and teeming with enemy soldiers who can be challenging to handle, even on rookie mode. Considering all gameplay and progression adjustments, granting the sensor to either Richter or Captain Zotov has its own advantages. Furthermore, both options result in a storyline that’s largely similar.

  • If you want a stealthier back door entrance into the Sphere, with exceptions to a few gunfights, and don’t mind doing an extra mission to get in quietly, giving the to sensor Richter is a better option.
  • On the other hand, if you want to directly head towards the Sphere to confront Solder, manage to sneak in quietly through the main door, and handle the soldiers guarding it if detected, giving a sensor to Captain Zotov is a better option.

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2024-11-27 10:03