Stalker 2 walkthrough: How to complete The Road to the Foundation mission

In Stalker 2, The Road to the Foundation is one of the most intense and crucial missions, especially following the completion of "The Boundary" mission. Here, you dive deep into the secrets of the Zone and face challenging combat, exploration, and tough decisions. It begins at the Energetik Palace of Culture, where you team up with Colonel Degtyarev to uncover leads about the elusive Foundation.

This guide will help you navigate The Road to the Foundation mission in Stalker 2.

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How to complete The Road to the Foundation mission in Stalker 2

Locate the mission in Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Game World)

Step 1: Reach the Energetik Palace of Culture to begin The Road to the Foundation mission

Your journey for The Road to the Foundation begins at the Energetik Palace of Culture, where you’ll meet Colonel Degtyarev and uncover the next steps to finding the mysterious Foundation.

What to do:

• Travel carefully to the Palace: The streets are swarming with Monolith patrols and mutants. Use stealth to minimize combat and conserve resources.
• Assist friendly stalkers: Upon arrival, you’ll find them engaged in combat with Monolith forces. Help clear the area to earn their trust.
• Meet Colonel Degtyarev: Inside, Degtyarev and Richter brief you on the mission. You’ll learn that direct access to the Foundation is blocked due to heavy mutant infestations. They suggest investigating two possible intel locations:

Colonel Degtyarev from Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Game World)

1. The Laundromat, where Operation Fairway documents might be found.
2. The Prometheus theater, that could hold blueprints for underground military facilities.

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Step 2: Exit the Energetik Palace of Culture

Now that you’ve been briefed, it’s time to move out and start gathering intel.

What to do:

• Prepare for ambushes: Monolith forces may flank the Palace as you leave. Stay vigilant and ready for combat.
• Restock and regroup: Make sure you’re fully equipped with ammo, medkits, and anti-radiation supplies before heading out.

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Step 3: Investigate the Laundromat

Locate the Laundromat while using GPS and search for documents tied to Operation Fairway.

Overview of Laundromat objectives in Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Game World)

Objective: Retrieve the documents.

1. Watch for anomalies. Bulba bubbles and radiation hotspots are common hazards in the area.
2. Follow the path inside:

• Access the rooftop and enter through the second window.
• Once inside, head straight, then turn left, and then right.
• Look for a hole in the wall leading to a locked room. Search thoroughly to locate the documents.

After securing the intel, retrace your steps and exit safely.

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Step 4: Explore the Prometheus Theater

Alternatively, the Prometheus Theater offers a chance to locate blueprints of underground installations.

Overview of Prometheus Theater in Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Game World)

Objective: Find the blueprints.

1. Prepare for mutant attacks: The Theater’s corridors are crawling with enemies. Stay alert and ready to fight.
2. Navigate to the top floor:

• Climb the stairs and take a left.
• Look for a burning soldier’s body (Major Gomez) and loot the PDA from him to get key intel.
• Collect the blueprints nearby, which will highlight potential entry points to the Foundation.

Once you have the blueprints, exit the Theater and head to the next step.

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Step 5: Secure coordinates from the ward squad leader in The Road to the Foundation mission

Regardless of the path you took, your next task is to obtain entry coordinates from the Ward squad leader.

Secure the documents in Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Game World)

Objective: Acquire the coordinates.

• Head to the Ward’s location which is under heavy attack by mutants and the ward's squad.
• Watch for special enemies: One mutant has the ability to pull you closer and cause significant damage. Focus on taking down enemies one by one.
• Search the area: Loot the bodies of Ward squad members, including Major Zakharov, to find PDAs and documents containing the coordinates.

With the coordinates in hand, you’re ready to decide your entry point into the Foundation.

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Step 6: Return to Colonel Degtyarev to complete The Road to the Foundation mission

Once you’ve gathered the intel, head back to Degtyarev to finalize the assault plan.

Objective: Prepare for the final assault.

• Degtyarev presents two potential entry points to the underground facility:

1. The Policia Hotel.
2. The Olympia Café.

• Plan the attack. Degtyarev suggests splitting forces for a pincer maneuver. He and his team will cover one entrance while you lead another squad to secure the second.

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That wraps up your path to completing the The Road to the Foundation mission.