Metro 2033: Cursed Station Guide

Even after more than a decade, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, its popularity recently boosted by the VR exclusive Metro Awakening. Beginning Artyom's journey, the game primarily unfolds within Moscow's subterranean tunnels. The Cursed Station (or Turgenevskaya, as it's known in the books and real life), introduces the game's first anomalies. This is followed by a challenging mission where Artyom and Khan assist survivors fending off relentless nosalis attacks.

This mission often proves tricky due to unclear objectives and a confusing station layout. After witnessing an anomaly decimate a nosalis horde, Khan uses a railcar to reach the next station, initiating the "Cursed" mission. Exiting the railcar, follow Khan through the tunnel to the defenders at the barricaded escalators.

Locating the Bomb

The defenders explain that an explosives crew attempted to collapse the tunnel, preventing further nosalis incursions, but went missing without detonating the bomb. Artyom must find and detonate it. Nosalis attacks are constant; retreat to the defenders for support if overwhelmed—expect to do this at least once during your search.

The bomb is located at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows directly ahead, as they 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) and wait for the cutscene. Artyom automatically plants and lights the fuse; however, you must escape the blast zone quickly to avoid being killed. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb thrown into the same tunnel area will also cause a collapse. Note: even with the main tunnel destroyed, nosalis will still infiltrate through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

After destroying the tunnel, secure the station by collapsing the airlock mentioned earlier. Take the stairs on the right to the torchlit area (ignore the nosalis). Interact with the support columns to plant and detonate a pipe bomb; evacuate immediately. With both entrances destroyed, follow Khan to the shrine room and descend through the floor panel to begin the "Armory" mission.