Metro 2033's "Cursed" Mission: A Comprehensive Guide
Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, especially since the release of the VR title Metro Awakening. This guide focuses on a particularly challenging mission early in Artyom's journey: "Cursed," set within Moscow's Turgenevskaya station (also known as The Cursed Station in the game). This mission often stumps players due to unclear objectives and a confusing station layout. The mission begins after witnessing an anomaly decimate a nosalis horde in the preceding mission. Khan uses a railcar to reach the next station, and "Cursed" starts upon exiting. Follow Khan to the defenders positioned near the barricaded escalators.
Locating the Bomb
The defenders explain that a demolition team attempted to collapse the tunnel, but went missing without detonating the explosives. Artyom's task is to find and detonate the bomb. Expect constant nosalis attacks throughout the mission. Khan advises retreating to the defenders for support if overwhelmed – expect 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 inflict damage. Once you have the bomb, either proceed to the adjacent tunnel or retreat if outnumbered.
Destroying the Tunnel
To detonate the bomb, enter the left-hand tunnel (from the defenders' perspective). A cutscene will trigger, automatically planting and lighting the fuse. Escape immediately; the blast is lethal at close range.
Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb thrown into the same tunnel area will achieve the same result. Note: Even with the main tunnel destroyed, nosalises will still infiltrate via other routes.
Securing the Airlock
After destroying the tunnel, another objective remains: collapsing an airlock to prevent further mutant entry. Ascend the stairs on the right of the main platform to the torchlit area (ignoring any nosalises). Interact with the support columns to place and detonate a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse.
With both entrances destroyed, proceed with Khan to a small shrine room. A brief conversation with Khan leads to Artyom descending through a floor panel, initiating the "Armory" mission.
