Stalker 2 walkthrough — How to complete Arena: Round Three side mission

Arena: Round Three in Stalker 2 is a segment of The Freedom Colosseum quest line where you must battle human survivors to win plenty of Coupons. You can access the mission only after finishing the first two Arena side missions. In the third round, you will receive a slightly better weapon. However, defeating several opponents at once can be challenging.

This guide will help you complete the Arena: Round Three side mission in Stalker 2.

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Arena: Round Three side mission in Stalker 2: Location

Access the quest at the Rostok base camp (Image via GSC Game World)

If you have started The Freedom Colosseum quest at the Rostok region's base camp, you must complete the Arena: Round Two to access the Round Three side mission. Following that, wait for some time (minimum one hour) and talk to Arnie at the Rostok bar's underground.

Arnie will share the details of the upcoming brawl. It'll be against the human enemies who survived the previous two rounds in the Arena. However, several opponents will attempt to kill you simultaneously, and you must deal with them solo.

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Arena: Round Three side mission in Stalker 2: Walkthrough

You will receive a M701 Super bolt-action sniper rifle to eliminate five enemies (Image via GSC Game World)

After interacting with Arnie, go down the stairs, open the Arena door, and speak with Wheezer. Hand him your gear, and then take the following equipment from the locker on your left:

• M701 Super (bolt-action sniper rifle)
• UDP Compact (pistol)
• Seva-V suit
• Medkit x3
• Bandage x3

With a substantial amount of ammunition available, the weapon choices in this round are quite prominent. However, there are several things you should keep in mind to defeat the opponents.

It is recommended to take a slow approach and utilize the many cover options available on the battlefield. As your primary weapon is a sniper rifle, take cover, hold your breath, and eliminate the opponents from afar. The opponents boast assault rifles, so fighting long-range will be an advantage.

Utilize the covers and dodge the grenades to kill the opponents (Image via GSC Game World)

Sometimes, opponents throw grenades at you, forcing you to leave cover, so keep changing positions when needed. You have to eliminate five enemies to finish the Arena: Round Three side mission. Also, there's no point in looting the dead bodies as you cannot take them with you and sell them afterward.

Return to Wheezer and take your gear from the blue locker beside the stairs. Consequently, go upstairs and talk to Arnie to receive 2000 Coupons as a reward. He also tells you to come back later to take part in the fourth round of the Arena.

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This covers the Arena: Round Three side mission in Stalker 2.

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