Locating Nestor’s Flash Drive in STALKER 2: The Price Goes Up Guide

The quest titled The Price Goes Up kicks off immediately after you finish Answers Come at a Price. Your primary objective is to locate Nestor’s Flash Drive, but completing the mission entails an additional mini-task to finalize your progress.

Completing The Price Goes Up

Visiting the Workshop

Your journey begins at the Slag Head, identifiable by a blue marker on your map.

The Price Goes Up Map | Source: In-game footage

Start by interacting with Diode for a brief exchange. Following this, make your way to the Workshop, where your next goal is to obtain Diode’s key.

The Workshop is situated underground; you’ll need to descend into a concrete cylinder. Upon reaching the bottom, you will encounter a set of wooden planks blocking the entrance—break them to continue.

Break the wooden planks to enter the Workshop | Source: In-game footage

Be cautious of the Electrical Anomaly in the area, which can explode at random intervals.

Watch out for the Electrical Anomaly | Source: In-game footage

Search for the keycard; it can be found on the body of Karenchyk Chemo, located by the stairs at the end of a narrow corridor. Loot the body to acquire the key.

Grab the keycard from Karenchyk Chemo's body — Grab the keycard from Karenchyk Chemo’s body | Source: In-game footage

Return the way you came, using the nearby ladder to ascend. Here, you’ll find a locked door.

Unlock the door | Source: In-game footage

Utilize the key to unlock this door and exit the Workshop.

Use the key card to unlock the door | Source: In-game footage

Locating Nestor’s Flash Drive

Return to the Slag Heap and converse with Diode. Present the key you’ve just acquired to gain access to Nestor’s Stash location on your map. Follow the directions provided.

Your path will guide you to the entrance of a tunnel. Enter the tunnel and proceed upwards through the opening you find.

Use the makeshift tunnel | Source: In-game footage

Next, move toward the crane, where you’ll meet Richter. Engage in conversation with him.

Talk to Richter | Source: In-game footage

Follow the path beyond the crane to uncover the hidden stash. Loot the bag to retrieve Nestor’s Flash Drive.

Nestor's Stash — Nestor’s Stash | Source: In-game footage

With the primary objective completed, you can now proceed to finish one of two available mini-tasks to conclude the quest.

Mini-Task 1: The Dig Site

Check your map and make your way to the Dig Site. Look for an entry point leading underground, identifiable by wooden logs. Be cautious of any lurking monsters.

Venture down the tunnel until you find an injured individual lying on the ground. Heal him for insights about the Scanner Scheme.

Mini-Task 2: Exploring the Labyrinth

Your second task involves investigating the Labyrinth. Proceed to the area and be prepared to fend off Rodents that may threaten you. Once the area is secure, track down Varan Bandit’s body, which will be adorned with a gas mask and a brown coat.

By completing either of the tasks mentioned, you will successfully mark the mission as complete.

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