Metro 2033: Cursed Station Guide

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

Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, especially since the release of the VR exclusive Metro Awakening. This guide focuses on the challenging "Cursed" mission, often confusing for players due to unclear objectives and the station's layout. This mission begins after the anomaly clears the nosalis horde in the preceding mission. Khan takes a railcar to the next station, and "Cursed" starts upon exiting.

Finding the Bomb

After meeting the defenders by the barricaded escalators, they'll explain that a bomb squad attempted to collapse the tunnel to stop the nosalis. They've disappeared, and Artyom must find and detonate the bomb. Nosalises will attack constantly; retreat to the defenders for help if overwhelmed. The bomb is at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows straight ahead – they'll damage you. Once you have the bomb, either proceed to the adjacent tunnel or retreat if needed.

Destroying the Tunnel

To detonate the bomb, enter 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: Even with the tunnel destroyed, nosalises may still enter through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

A secondary objective involves destroying an airlock. Go up the stairs to the right of the main platform, to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises and interact with the support columns to place and detonate a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse. With both entrances compromised, proceed with Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory."