Solder is a pivotal character in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl; he provides crucial coordinates that enable Skif to set up a scanner at the game’s opening. During the “Behind Seven Seals”mission, players must confront Solder located at the Sphere, where they face a moral choice: to spare him or end his life. If you choose the former, Solder will return to assist you in the subsequent mission, “The Hornet’s Nest.”
However, players have encountered frustrating bugs associated with the “Help Solder”objective. Even if you manage to rescue him from Monolith soldiers, the game may fail to mark this objective as complete. In some cases, Solder may inexplicably die, complicating matters further. Fortunately, there is a simple workaround to ensure you fulfill the objective successfully in this mission.
Resolving the “Help Solder”Bug in Hornet’s Nest Mission
At the mission’s outset, if you have spared Solder’s life, you will encounter him. As Monolith soldiers zero in on him, you can swiftly eliminate them, yet this action alone will not complete the “Help Solder”task. Follow these steps to ensure success:
1. Enter the Room Where Solder Is
Upon entering the corridor, you will hear Solder’s radio transmission requesting urgent help against the Noontide/Monolith soldiers. Quickly proceed into the room where he is defending himself against the foes.
2. Listen to Solder Complete His Radio Transmission
Once inside, it’s likely that the Monolith soldiers will shift their attention from Solder to you. If they don’t, fire a shot at their legs to redirect their fire. This step is vital to keep Solder alive while waiting for his transmission to conclude.
3. Take Down the Monolith Soldiers
After Solder’s transmission finishes, the game will prompt you to “Help Solder.”At this point, you can eliminate the remaining Monolith soldiers trying to harm him. Once both threats have been neutralized, approach Solder and initiate a conversation.
By following these steps, you will ensure that the sub-objective is marked complete, Solder survives, and you can proceed to fulfill other optional tasks in the Hornet’s Nest mission within Stalker 2.