Stalker 2 walkthrough: How to complete Chasing Ghosts mission

Stalker 2's map is set in a fictionalized version of the real-life nuclear disaster site of Chernobyl, where a deadly nuclear disaster in 1986 left the area uninhabitable by humans for thousands of years. One mission in the main campaign is called Chasing Ghosts, and it takes place within the Wild Island area of the map. It can be started after the quest Hot on the Trail has been completed.

The quest involves exploring an area to find an access key, taking out some enemies that stand in the way, and activating a station. Here's a guide on how to complete this mission.

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Completing the Chasing Ghosts mission in Stalker 2

Once the mission begins, head over to the marked Ward base by following the marker on the map. Head up the hill and towards the building till you reach the outer wall of the compound. Here, use a small crack in the wall as an opening to head inside the base.

Head around the base until a soldier's dead body is visible resting against a low brick wall. This specific soldier's name is Major Hryhorchenko, and he has an all-important access card on him. Acquire the card by interacting with his body.

Search the body to acquire the access card. (Image via GSC Game World || YouTube/@WoW Quests)

Just behind the low wall is a path that leads downstairs. Follow that route and take a left to find a door behind which is a ladder that goes to a lower level. Proceed down the ladder, and continue following the direction the marker leads you in. A corpse will be visible near some crates, and near it is an open door.

Head through it, but beware of the many enemies that will be prepared to ambush you here. Clear out the area of enemies, though make sure that health reserves do not run too low. Once all enemies have been cleared, head towards the marker, which will be the body of Sgt. Nikitin. Loot the body to find the Azimuth Key card.

Head up the ladder near the body after acquiring the Azimuth keycard. (Image via GSC Game World || YouTube/@WoW Quests)

Head up the ladder near Nikitin's body to find a path leading to ground level. Beware of enemies, and keep making your way towards the marker. It will lead inside a building that is booby-trapped, so make sure to avoid trip wires scattered around the building.

Find a computer with a blue screen, and beside it will be a keycard reader. Swipe the keycard previously obtained, and once done head to the room south-west of the computer, denoted by the marker. Head up the ladder and enter a tower with a spiral staircase leading upwards. Get ready for a small fight, as a character named Foma has to be taken down here.

Install the inductor when prompted. (Image via GSC Game World || YouTube/@WoW Quests)

Make some conversation with him once defeated if you'd like to, and feel free to loot his body. Head towards the device which prompts you to install the inductor, and undertake the process. Head outside the room, and climb up the ladder on the side of the wall to reach the roof. Activate the lever to complete the mission.

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