Metro 2033's "Cursed" Mission: A Comprehensive Guide

Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, experiencing a resurgence with the VR release of Metro Awakening. This guide focuses on the challenging "Cursed" mission, often confusing for players due to unclear objectives and the station's layout. The mission begins after the railcar ride to Turgenevskaya station (Cursed Station in-game).

Locating the Bomb

After reaching the defenders by the barricaded escalators, you learn an explosives team went missing while attempting to collapse a tunnel. Your task: find and detonate the bomb. Nosalises will attack relentlessly. Retreat to the defenders for support if overwhelmed – you'll likely need to do this at least once.

The bomb is located at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows directly ahead; they'll damage you. Once you have the bomb, either proceed to the adjacent tunnel or retreat if necessary.

Destroying the Tunnel

To detonate, head deep into the left-hand tunnel (from the defenders' perspective). A cutscene will trigger; Artyom automatically plants and lights the fuse. Escape immediately; the blast is lethal at close range.

Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb in the same tunnel area will achieve the same result. Note: Nosalises will still infiltrate through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

Securing the station requires destroying an airlock. Climb the stairs on the right to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises. Interact with the support columns to plant a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse.

With both tunnel and airlock destroyed, follow Khan to a shrine room, then descend through a floor panel to begin the "Armory" mission. A video walkthrough is available (link omitted as not provided in original text).