Stalker 2 walkthrough: How to complete The Sound of Music side mission

The Sound of Music is a late-game side mission in Stalker 2 that can be picked up from the Duga region. The mission includes multiple choices, leading to different outcomes and Coupons as a reward. Its story perfectly captures the essence of the Chornobyl exclusion zone, where friendships, business, and trust coexist but rarely harmonize.

This article provides a comprehensive guide for The Sound of Music side mission in Stalker 2.

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The Sound of Music side mission in Stalker 2: Location

Speak with Sledgehammer at the Grocery Store in the Duga region (Image via GSC Game World)

You must travel to the Duga region in Stalker 2 to access The Sound of Music side mission. Reach the Grocery Store and interact with Sledgehammer, who can be found inside. After hearing his story, select the prompt "I'm in. Where do I start?" to begin The Sound of Music side mission. Sledgehammer will then give you the coordinates for the objective location.

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The Sound of Music side mission in Stalker 2: Walkthrough

Take Machek's PDA in the classroom (Image via GSC Game World)

Reach the required location (School) by heading south from Sledgehammer's location. Get inside the building and use the stairs to go up to the second floor where you will encounter several mutated humans. After eliminating them, navigate to the required classroom and take the PDA from Machek's dead body.

Escape the building after defeating the mutated humans again (if they get up). Afterward, follow the blue objective marker to reach the Kindergarten. Go inside the building and use the stairs to reach the second floor. At this point, you will hear a soothing guitar tune nearby.

You can either help or eliminate Crest (Image via GSC Game World)

Keep following the guitar tune to the roof to find Crest before learning how his friend (Sledgehammer) betrayed him earlier. Crest will then ask for your help in framing Sledgehammer so he gets killed by the soldiers. Following this, you can opt for one of these options:

• We have a deal:
• Not gonna happen:

The outcomes and rewards for both options are highlighted below:

We have a deal

After choosing this option, follow the blue objective marker to reach the required location. You will then find Sledgehammer being interrogated by the soldiers. When you talk to Sgt. Fahim, you will have the following dialogues to choose from:

Dialogue 1: Sledgehammer didn't hurt your people

Eliminate the soldiers to save Sledgehammer (Image via GSC Game World)

If you select this dialogue, the soldiers will start attacking you and Sledgehammer. Kill all of the enemies in that area to save Sledgehammer. Then, talk to him and earn 4400 Coupons.

Dialogue 2: Sledgehammer killed your men

The soldiers will kill Sledgehammer after framing him (Image via GSC Game World)

Choosing this dialogue will turn the soldiers hostile toward Sledgehammer and they will kill him. After that, Crest will send you 4400 Coupons as a reward.

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Not gonna happen

Eliminate Crest and take his PDA (Image via GSC Game World)

If you choose this option, Crest will try to kill you. Immediately pull out your gun and eliminate him. Take the PDA from his body and reach Sledgehammer's location marked on the map. After that, choose the prompt "Sledgehammer didn't hurt your people" and show Crest's PDA to the soldiers.

Show Crest's PDA to save Sledgehammer (Image via GSC Game World)

The decision will save Sledgehammer in the story. After that, talk to him and earn 4400 Coupons. You can also give him Crest's PDA, although it will not give you any additional rewards.

Note: Choosing the "Sledgehammer killed your men" option will result in mission failure.

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That is the end of our walkthrough for The Sound of Music side mission in Stalker 2.

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