IN S.T.A.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, players may encounter a number of technical problems when completing various tasks, including critical bugs that can ruin the gameplay. One of these bugs is a bug in the quest “On The Edge” (On The Edge), associated with the attack of Monolith fighters on stalkers Zalesya. This bug can be a real headache for players, as it leads to the inability to complete the quest, even if you make every possible effort.
Problems in the quest “On the Verge”
The quest requires the player to help Zalesya stalkers to repel the attack of Monolith fighters, but under certain circumstances there is a failure in the spawning of enemies. As a result, the Monolith fighters do not appear in the game, and the quest cannot be completed. Instead of the expected battle with enemies, you get strange NPC behavior such as dead zones where Monolith fighters cannot attack. In some cases, after Hamster opens a door, he and his bodyguard are killed and stalkers start feuding with the protagonist.
Another problem is the lack of weapons that the Warlock asks to find during the quest. Some players encounter the fact that the weapon simply does not appear in the desired location, even after completing all the steps specified in the quest. Despite released patches, some of these bugs are still relevant.
How to bypass bugs in the quest “On the Verge”
For PC-players the only solution to the problem with bugs in the quest “On the Verge” is the use of mods. This method will help you eliminate critical errors and pass the quest without unnecessary problems. To do this, you will need to install the UETools modification, which allows you to access the developer console.
Here are the step-by-step instructions:
- Download the latest version of the UETools mod from a reliable source.
- Extract the mod files to a convenient location on your computer.
- Go to the installation folder S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (for example, in the directory where the game is installed).
- In the Stalker2\Content\Paks folder, open (or create) the ~mods folder.
- Move the extracted files to the ~mods folder.
- Next, open the Run dialog box (press Win+R) and type %localappdata%\Stalker2\Stalker2\Saved\Config\Windows, then press Enter.
- Locate the Game.ini file and open it (if the extensions are hidden, the file may just be called Game).
Paste the following code into the Game.ini file and save the changes:
After that, open the game and go to the area where the Monolith fighters should be.
To fix the NPC problem, open the console (press tilde ~) and type the command: XKillNPCInRadius 9999 -9999 -9999 -9999. This should eliminate all of the Monoliths.
If the quest from Warlock does not update, try running the command: XDKFinishQuestStage E07SQ01 E07_SQ01_defend_against monolith true to complete it.
Problem with Hamster and his death
One of the main problems with the quest is that Hamster and his bodyguard often die upon entering the building. This is due to the fact that, despite the presence of Monoliths, the game mistakenly puts them in a “dead zone” status. This can be fixed by trying to restart the game, or use modifications to adjust NPC behavior.
How to solve the problem with missing weapons
If you encounter the issue of a missing weapon that the Sorcerer was supposed to find, restarting the game can help return the item to the correct location. Sometimes this bug is due to incomplete update of all game data, and several restarts of the game will solve the problem.
Conclusion
The quest “On the Verge” in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 can be spoiled by various bugs, but using modifications and console commands on PC gives players a chance to bypass these bugs. For console players, the only thing left to do is wait for official patches that will fix these issues in the future. It’s important to remember that any changes to the game can affect stability, so always back up your files before modding.
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