How to enter Pripyat early after updating to Stalker 2

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Pripyat is one of the most iconic places in the Stalker universe and is also a part of it Stalker 2 heart of Chernobyl. However, in order to access this location, players will need to go through the late missions, which can take many hours due to the length of the campaign. Instead, you have an easy way to get to Pripyat early and explore it, and unlock its base so you can fast travel to and from the region with ease.

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How early to get to Pripyat in Stalker 2

The place to enter Pripyat from Yanoushchina Stalker 2

Enter Pripyat early Stalker 2players must first they made their way to Yanoushchynalocated in the northwest corner of the map. This is the same area where you could anchor the Weird Bolt Artifact in the Tornado Anomaly. Head to the location marked on the map above to reach the rail shed with an open car.

Jumping over the train to enter the Jupiter region

Jump over the train at the entrance to Pripyat from Yanoushchyna Stalker 2

Now this is the hardest part of the Pripyat early access because you'll need to use some parkour skills to jump over the train car to enter the Jupiter region. Here's what you need to do.

  1. Climb over the cinder blocks in front of the open train car.

  2. Spin around and jump onto the thin metal fence behind you. Landing the jump may take a few tries, but it's relatively easier than the next part.

  3. You will now need to use the fence as a ramp to run and jump into the gap between the barbed wire cars. Try to aim for the left side of the gap to get the best foothold, as aiming for the center will bring you back to the ground. It will take many tries before your character finally locks into the gap.

  4. Once you've landed in the gap between the carriages, climb on top of the carriage to your right and drop down the other side to enter Jupiter's area Stalker 2.

Reaching Pripyat from Jupiter

The image above highlights the path you need to follow to enter Pripyat. After entering Pripyat, keep walking along the road until you see it Base of the Palace of Culture marked on your map. It will be on the left side of the walkway past the mall.

Unlocking the base of the Palace of Culture

If you want to easily exit or enter Pripyat, unlocking your base is essential. Once you spot the Palace of Culture, enter the building and go upstairs to open the base. Here you can chat with the salesperson, the Bolero technician and most importantly the Telegraph guide. You can according to the guide, leave the Pripyat region instead of making the long journey on foot. Pripyat will be unlocked as a fast travel point for other guides as well.

There is also a bed to sleep in and a storage area to store or retrieve all your belongings. As one of the late game regions, Pripyat is filled with high-quality loot, and the vendors here sell some of the best stuff in Stalker 2.

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