There are differentfactions inhabiting the worldofStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and there comes a time when players will have to side with one over the other. Players will have to make the first one of these choices near the start of the game by either giving the Ward Sensors to Richter or Captain Zotov. Depending on the player’s choice, their progression will change, and they’ll either side with the Ward or the free-willed Stalkers.
Differences Giving The Ward Sensors To Richter Or Captain Zotov
At the end of the “Needle In A Haystack” mission, players willget the Ward Sensors from Squintand need to decide whether to give them to Richter or Captain Zotov inStalker 2. Choosing one over the otherwill change the gameplay experience for the next few missions, includingBehind Seven Seals' main mission. This choice will essentially let players either side with the Ward faction or the Stalkers.
The sections below explore each choice in detail and how exactly it will impact the story ofStalker 2for the next couple of hours, helping players make the best choice for their playthrough.
What Happens When Players Give The Ward Sensors To Captain Zotov?
Here are the next few hours of gameplay changes players can expect after giving the Ward Sensors to Captain Zotov inStalker 2.
What Happens When Players Give The Ward Sensors To Richter?
Here are the next few hours of gameplay changes players can expect after giving the Ward Sensors to Richter inStalker 2.
Which Choice Is Better — Zotov Or Richter?
The Sphere ishighly guardedand full of enemy soldiers who can be difficult to deal with,even in rookie difficulty. So, keeping all gameplay and progression changes into account, giving the sensor to either Richter or Captain Zotov comes with its own benefits. Plus, both choices lead to more or less the same point in the story.
