Discover all regions and their locations on the map in our STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl guide along with which locations you should visit in your playthrough.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, much like its predecessor, features a thrilling story about humanity and survival. Although the game’s primary focus is the moment-to-moment gameplay, it doesn’t come at the cost of its narrative. Similar to the original Stalker game, the sequel offers variousWeapons,Armor,Attachments, andArtifactsthat players can equip while progressing. However, all of the better equipment comes from certain locations that you must visit and explore.
There are various types of locations within the Zone including bases, points of interest, caves, anomalies, and more. Points of Interest are the ones that you should consider checking first as you can discoverunique weapons, armor/suits, etc. Caves and Anomalies are a lot tricky but offer some of the best loot guaranteed. The only way to discover these locations is by exploration and in this guide, we will list all locations for each region on the map and tell you which locations you must visit in your playthrough in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Map and Locations Overview in Stalker 2
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl takes place in a post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe setting. The whole map is bigger than the original trilogy combined and it offers 20 different regions. Each region is unique with its own environment containing new structures, locations, characters, anomalies, enemies, and more. In this immersive world of Zone, exploration is essential as you can find all kinds of good to enhance your character’s capabilities. Throughout the whole non-linear adventure experience, the Zone will surprise you with both jaw-dropping and terrifying moments.
The world within the Zone is not safe at all, as it contains all kinds of anomalies and various inhuman threats. Moreover, the anomalies corrupt the laws of physics and nature within those areas, making you fight and survive through them. With all these dangers, you have to stack up on necessary items like bandages, med kits, food, ammunition, weapons, armor, etc. Make sure your armor and weapon durability are full as you don’t want your weapon to get jam in intense fights. you’re able to get all of these items and services from various NPCs in the bases so, make sure to check everything before you set out on your next adventure.
Types of Locations in Stalker 2
As we mentioned above, there are various types of locations within every region. Most of these locations will already be marked on the map with the “?” icon. These represent thePoints of Interestlocations and they can be either abandoned or populatedbuildings/structureswith enemies orAnomaly areas. An Anomaly area will be corrupted by a certain type of anomaly which you can explore and look for any possible artifact. Equip the Echo Detector to see if there is any “Blue Light” to confirm whether there is an Artifact in the area or not.
In addition to these locations, there are also hiddencaves. These caves mostly have mutants and a certain type of anomaly in them. If you run past these caves, they will get marked on the map with the same “?” icon. Moreover, the caves offer some of the best items for your gear including weapons, armor/suits, attachments, blueprints, and more. However, surviving in these caves is more difficult so you should go prepared.
Moreover, there areArch Anomaly locations. These are the special anomaly locations that have corrupted the area on a large scale. There are seven Arch Anomaly locations in total within the Zone. Exploring these Anomaly areas will give you a guaranteed Legendary Artifact. So, these locations should be on the top of your priority list.
All Map Regions and Locations in Stalker 2 Listed
There are 20 regions within the Zone and over 250 locations that you may discover and explore. Each region offers unique locations from where you can get useful and valuable gear. It will take you a while to explore each region with all of its locations, so take your time to dig up the best loot possible. Here are all 20 regions in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
NOTE: Generators is an unexplorable region along with CNPP and Iron Forest regions.
Lesser Zone
It is the starting region of the game, offering numerous locations from which you can find good gear. Here are all the locations in the Lesser Zone.
While in the Lesser Zone, go toBulbaandPoppy FieldArch Anomaly locations to get yourself two Legendary Artifacts. Moreover, you can get a scoped weapon called Valik Lummox’s AKM-74S from theWater Towerlocation.
It is the second main region that you will visit while progressing through the main story. There are various locations in this region and you can get a couple of the best unique weapons.
you’re able to get the Drowned unique weapon by completing a short mission for Boo at the Slag Heap base. Moreover, you can also find Shah’s Mate unique weapon near theMazelocation.
Wild Island
You will meet some of the important characters in this region like Scar and Faust. Here are all the locations in the Wild Island.
It is one of the smallest regions and is located beside Lesser Zone and Wild Island. However, there are still some locations and a base that you can visit.
Go to theDeath Cavelocation to get AS Lavina. However, be ready to face the control mutant in the cave.
It is one of the biggest regions and has two separate bases that you’re able to visit. Moreover, it has numerous locations that you can visit to get some of the best gear in the game.
Grab the Sofmod unique weapon from theRailway Maintenance Facilitylocation. Head to theWandering LightsArch Anomaly at night around 10 PM (in-game time) to get Weird Water artifact.
It is one of the most dangerous regions in the game. Although there are not any bases here, but still some locations you may visit.
An individual region you will visit during one of the main missions of the story. There are no anomalies in this specific region. Here are all the locations inside SIRCAA.
Chemical Plant
It is a big region with several locations which will help you get some of the best gear items.
Cement Factory
You will visit it during one of the main story missions. It offers several locations and it is best that you find the base in it.
One of the main regions you will visit mid-game and it offers a few locations.
While in the Rostok region, participate in The Arena activity at the Rostok base to get the Sledgehammer unique weapon.
It is next to the Rostok region and also offers a few locations.
Burnt Forest
It is a big region with no base but offer numerous locations and an Arch Anomaly.
There are numerous locations to visit in this region and it is located next to Burnt Forest and Malachite regions.
Cooling Towers
A small individual region is located next to the Cement Factory. It has various locations and an Arch Anomaly area.
It is located on the west side of the Zone next to the Chemical Plant. There are a few locations and a base that you may visit in this region.
Red Forest
There are few locations to visit in this region and an Arch Anomaly. However, no base in this region.
It is directly north of the Red Forest region and contains a base, an Arch Anomaly, and several locations.
An end-game region and offers several locations to discover and explore.
The final region in the main story and it offers numerous locations to explore.
FAQs about Map and locations in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl
1. Question: Which is the best Location in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Answer: Rostok is the overall best base and location in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. All the merchants are available at the base, allowing you to restock and upgrade your gear. Moreover, this base also has one of the most unique features in the game,The Arena. Participating in the arena will let you fight against various enemies in a series of rounds with minimal gear and inventory. Passing through the rounds will earn you a decent amount of money. However, every round is more difficult than the other, requiring you to be more strategic in winning the fights.
2. Question: How to unlock locations in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Answer: Exploring the world will start marking the point of interest icons (?) whenever you are near any location. There is no certain requirement to explore any location in the game except for the end-game regions because they are tied to the progression of the main story. you may freely visit other regions to discover them and explore to unlock locations.
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