Players can find a slew of stashes hidden around the map ofStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but Journalist Stash near Northern Checkpoint holds a special SMG.Similar to all other Journalist Stashes, this one is also placed in a hard-to-reach area. Hence, players will have to find a way to reach the top of the warehouse to claim the special weapon it holds within.

How to Get the Journalist Stash Near Northern Checkpoint in Stalker 2

The Journalist Stashes are a part of thequest “Seek, and You Shall Find,“which players unlock after completing a few starting missions in Zalissya andlooking into their personal stashafterward. The Journalist Stash near the Northern checkpoint is close to the Zalissya base and holds a special variant of the Viper SMG, which is an amazing starting weapon that packs a major punch.

However, upon entering the compound where the stash is located, players will notice it’s on top of a building and there’s no way to reach it. However, here are the detailed steps to help you reach the Journalist Stash near Northern Checkpoint inStalker 2.

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After opening the Journalist Stash near Nothern Checkpoint, players will be able to get their hands on theViper “Monolith,” a special SMGthat can be used and equipped immediately. Afterattaching a scope mount to it from a technician, players will be able to go on a rampage with this weapon inStalker 2.

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