Shortly after you arrive to Zalissya, one of the first major settlements you find in STALKER 2, you learn about someone who can help you find information about Solder: Squint. Unfortunately, two groups are people are after him, and you’ll have to decide if you want to help Squint or not.
The choice is entirely up to you and decides how you want people to view you moving forward during your playthrough. Before you make this decision, though, you have to help the two factions aid you in tracking down Squint. He stole sensors from one of the factions, the Ward, and they want them back, but the stalkers also want them, too. You’ll have to choose between these two. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete Find a Needle in a Haystack in STALKER 2.