Stalker 2 walkthrough: How to complete Bullseye side mission

Bullseye in Stalker 2 is an interesting side mission you can access at the Zaton region. Your main objective here is to rescue some hostages from a bandit camp. However, you can pursue the task in multiple ways. Each boasts a different outcome and a hefty amount of Coupons as rewards.

This article provides a comprehensive guide for the Bullseye side mission in Stalker 2.

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Bullseye side mission in Stalker 2: Location

Talk to Beard at the Shevchenko base to access the mission (Image via GSC Game World)

You can access the Bullseye side mission in Stalker 2 at the Zaton region, specifically at the Shevchenko base camp located in the southwest.

Upon getting there, interact with Beard, the captain of the base camp. Choose the prompt "Can I help you?" to learn about Beard's men being snatched by a bandit group.

Beard will instruct you to save the hostages during the rescue mission to earn a significant amount of Coupons. With this, the Bullseye side mission begins.

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Bullseye side mission in Stalker 2: Walkthrough

After talking to Beard, head to the blue objective marker (the bandit camp) in the south. As you reach their base, a bandit named Din will tell you to speak with their gang leader, the Ringmaster. Go inside and interact with him to pursue the following paths:

• I'm in.
• I've got the money.
• You're done for.

Choosing different prompts will provide different outcomes. You will also receive varying Coupons as rewards based on various factors. All of the choices and their outcomes are highlighted below:

I'm in

Use a scoped weapon to shoot the apples (Image via GSC Game World)

Choosing this will make you participate in a twisted bandit's game, where you have to shoot three apples on top of three humans. These are Beard's men, whom you have come to save as the primary objective. For this option, bring a gun with a scope or one whose bullets do not spread arbitrarily.

Successfully hitting the apples within five seconds (the Ringmaster will count) will complete the twisted bandit's game and save Beard's man. Return to Beard at Shevchenko to earn his gratitude and 3000 Coupons.

Note: Successfully hitting the three apples in the twisted bandit's game grants you the Apple-shot achievement in Stalker 2.

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I've got the money

Give 7000 Coupons to rescue the hostages (Image via GSC Game World)

If you select this prompt, you must pay 7000 Coupons to the Ringmaster to rescue Beard's men. Then, return to the Shevchenko base and talk to Beard to earn 3000 Coupons. Overall, you will lose 4000 Coupons by pursuing this option.

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You're done for

Eliminate the Ringmaster and his men to save the hostages (Image via GSC Game World)

The final option is to kill the Ringmaster and his men in the bandit camp. Get rid of the leader and run toward the twisted bandit's game section to kill the bandit. This will save Beard's men from getting killed. Then, eliminate the remaining bandits in the area.

When done, return to Beard and earn 3500 Coupons for killing the bandits and saving all hostages. You will not receive the full reward if you fail to save all of them.

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That is the end of our walkthrough for the Bullseye side mission in Stalker 2.

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