Dead Frequency Mission Walkthrough: Stalker 2’s High-Stakes Quest in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone

Key Takeaways:

1. Strategic Choices Matter: The route you choose in “Dead Frequency” significantly affects the gameplay and duration. Kryvenko’s path is faster and more direct, while Senkevych’s adds more steps but offers additional context.
2. Deadly Encounters Await: Expect intense combat, environmental hazards like radiation, and dangerous anomalies throughout the mission.
3. Immersive Gameplay: The mission offers a deep narrative tied to espionage and survival, making player decisions impactful and rewarding.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl immerses players in a fictionalized yet eerily familiar version of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, filled with radiation, anomalies, and hostile forces. One of the game’s pivotal missions, Dead Frequency, takes players on a harrowing journey that involves espionage, moral dilemmas, and intense combat.

Whether you’re aligning with Kryvenko for a stealthy data-gathering operation or backing Senkevych to take down strategic threats, this mission requires careful planning and execution. Here’s a complete walkthrough to guide you through the intricacies of Dead Frequency and its sub-mission, “Like a Moth to a Flame.”

Walkthrough: Completing Dead Frequency Step by Step

1. Reaching Camp Icarus

Your journey begins with a trip to Camp Icarus. Located southeast of Azimuth Station, you’ll need to follow the main road past the Ward checkpoint. Show the Ward Badge obtained from the earlier mission “Chasing Ghosts” to gain entry.

Upon entering the camp, head toward the central building to trigger the Like a Moth to a Flame sub-mission. This sets the stage for the larger objectives of Dead Frequency.

2. Like a Moth to a Flame: Choosing a Path

Inside the central building, you’ll encounter two key NPCs: Kryvenko, a doctor accused of being a mole, and Captain Senkevych, who’s determined to uncover a traitor in his ranks. Your choice here determines how the rest of the mission unfolds:

Option 1: Supporting Kryvenko

• Objective: Collect data from three psi-antennas instead of destroying them.
• How to Proceed:
  • Speak to Kryvenko and accept his request by selecting the dialogue option: “I’ll get your data.”
  • Travel to the three antenna sites marked on your map.
  • Use your PDA to extract data at each location.
• Outcome:
  • After collecting the data, return to Kryvenko, who will analyze it and direct you to the Saturn Bunker.

Option 2: Supporting Senkevych

• Objective: Destroy the psi-antennas and assist his soldiers.
• How to Proceed:
  • Choose “I have more confidence in Senkevych” to side with the captain.
  • Visit the same three antenna sites but destroy them instead of extracting data.
  • Additional Task: Visit two stranded teams, Alpha and Bravo, to check on their status.
• Outcome:
  • After completing the destruction and assisting the teams, Senkevych will send you to confront Shterev at the Echo Station.

3. Exploring the Saturn Bunker (Kryvenko Route)

If you chose Kryvenko’s route, your next task involves navigating the Saturn Bunker, a treacherous facility teeming with anomalies and hostile creatures.

• Tips for Success:
  • Equip high-tier armor and carry psi-protection gear.
  • Follow the marker through staircases and ladders to locate a psi-beacon.
  • Inspect the beacon, then return to Kryvenko for further instructions.

Kryvenko will identify Shterev as the traitor and send you to confront him at the Echo Station.

4. Confronting Shterev at Echo Station

Whether you sided with Kryvenko or Senkevych, your journey leads to Echo Station, east of Camp Icarus. Inside, you’ll find Shterev under psychic influence, rendering him hostile.

• Combat Tips:
  • Prepare for a close-quarters battle.
  • Use shotguns or SMGs for quick takedowns.
  • Manage your stamina to avoid getting overwhelmed by Shterev and his minions.

Once Shterev is neutralized, interact with the nearby device to upload data or complete the final task. Survive waves of zombie-like enemies during the upload sequence, then return to Shterev’s room to interact with a laptop.

5. Mission Conclusion

After completing the tasks in Echo Station, the mission concludes. Depending on your chosen path, either Kryvenko or Senkevych will feature in the final cutscenes, revealing the next step in your journey.

Dead Frequency Rewards and Highlights

Despite its complexity, Dead Frequency doesn’t grant tangible rewards like items or currency. However, its narrative significance and impact on subsequent missions make it a cornerstone of the Stalker 2 experience.

Notable Rewards:

• Deeper insight into the Zone’s politics and espionage.
• Key narrative progression tied to Faust’s storyline.

FAQs: All Your Questions Answered

Q: Which route is better, Kryvenko or Senkevych?

A: Kryvenko’s route is faster and involves fewer steps, making it ideal for efficiency. Senkevych’s route, however, provides additional lore and context about the Zone’s military activities.

Q: What gear should I bring to the Saturn Bunker?

A: Equip gear with high psi-protection and radiation resistance. Stock up on medkits, anti-radiation drugs, and ammunition.

Q: How do I survive the waves of enemies at Echo Station?

A: Use chokepoints to control enemy flow, and bring explosive weapons like grenades to deal with multiple foes quickly.