There are a total of 12 Journalist Stashes to locate throughout the map of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. That said, these items are exclusive to players who bought the Deluxe/ Ultimate Edition of the game.
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In a survival horror game like STALKER 2, collecting loot is everything. This is where these Journalist Stashes come in clutch, as they contain various resourceful items ranging from weapons toarmor suits.
This guide will provide all the information you need to locate each of these stashes and identify the items they contain, enabling you to determine whether they are worth your time.
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All Journalist Stash Locations in STALKER 2
The Journalist Stash location markers are unlocked on the map once you start the Seek and You Shall Find side questin STALKER 2.
This side quest begins right after A Needle in a Haystack, which is one of the main quests you will encounter 10–20 minutes into the game.
As you can see from the image above, the 12 stash locations are scattered across the map, which might make it difficult to gather them all at once.
You can usefast travelto make the process easier. In my personal experience, I found it easier to progress along the campaign as I explored different areas of the map, which then allowed me to uncover the Journalist Stash location in that area.
The following locations are arranged in such an order that they go from the easiest to the hardest to acquire.
Journalist Stash Location in Zalissya (Lesser Zone)
PTM Monolith handgun
Mercenary’s Light Suit
Zalissya (Lesser Zone)
This is the first Journalist Stash you will loot in STALKER 2. Head to the location on the map where you will find a blue truck parked right next to a wooden house.
Climb the house by hopping on to the truck’s hood. Once you’re on the roof of the house, go to the front of the house and drop down one level below to find a small openingwhere the stash is located.
Journalist Stash Location in Northern Checkpoint (Lesser Zone)
Viper Monolith submachine gun
Northern Checkpoint (Lesser Zone)
Head northeast of Zalissya to the next location as shown onquest and then loot this stash since the quest will anyway bring you to this location on the map.
You’ll find yourself standing in front of a factory. Locate the ladder (as seen in the top image) and climb to the roof. Go to the right to find the stash two levels down.Climb down to retrieve the loot.
Journalist Stash Location in Sphere (Lesser Zone)
AR416 Monolith assault rifle
Sphere (Lesser Zone)
The last stash of Lesser Zone is located inside the Sphere facility. While the main story will take you there, all you have to do islook for a green gate with “I.P.S.F.” written on it.
Enter the compound and look for a small building with a ladder. Climb it, and the chest with the stash should be right there.
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Journalist Stash Location in Garbage (South)
Monolith M860
Garbage (South)
Head to the location indicated on the map.Look for a blue and white battered old minibus, which should be right in front of you if you’re at the location.The stash can be found inside the bus.
Journalist Stash Location in Garbage (North)
Tourist Suit
Garbage (North)
Once you’re at the location,look for a similar battered minibus. Right Beside it will be an overturned container; enter it and keep going ahead to come out of its opening.
The moment you get out of the container, turn right and jump to find the stash right next to a huge tire.
Journalist Stash Location in Chemical Plant
Lullaby assault rifle
Chemical Plant
Reach the building with a truck parked beside it using your map. Once there,hop on to the truck and jump through the window. Head to the leftmost room with a broken wall. The stash will be in the left corner of the room.
Journalist Stash Location in Yaniv
Model Competitor
Follow the coordinates on the map and reach the railyard. Here,you will see a train carriage with concrete slabs in front of it. Shoot the lock on the carriage door, and the stash should be on your left.
Journalist Stash Location in Rostok
Riemann SMG
Navigate to the final Journalist Stash’s coordinates in STALKER 2 using your map. You will come upon the building shown in the picture.
Enter it and keep going straight until you reach a dead end. Take a left into a room full of bunk beds. You will find twoanomalieshere; use your bolts to take them out.you may then go and loot the final stash.
Journalist Stash Location in Burnt Forest
SSP-100M SIRCAA Suit
Burnt Forest
This is yet another tricky area to maneuver in STALKER 2. Here’s everything you need to know to get past this area in a jiffy:
Journalist Stash Location in Duga
SEVA-1 Suit
SA-U Gabon Assault Rifle
This Journalist Stash is quite a handful to loot. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of everything you need to do to get the stash in STALKER 2:
I found it easier to progress through the campaign, each the Happiness for Everyone quest and then loot this stash since the quest will anyway bring you to this location.
Journalist Stash Location in Swamp (North)
Veteran VS Vintar sniper rifle
Swamp (North)
Swamps is a location that you might want to wait for till the campaign progresses, since it is at the edge of the map of STALKER 2.
Once there,look for a red tractor, climb onto it and jump onto the small wooden shed. From the shed, jump to higher ground and break the wooden planks shielding the room with the help of a gun or knife.you’re able to then loot the chest at the very end of the room.
Journalist Stash Location in Swamp (South)
Wanderer Suit
Swamp (South)
This stash is fairly easy to find.Simply head to the location and look for the wooden shed as shown in the image. As you enter the shed, the Journalist Stash should be on your right.
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