Metro 2033: A Guide to Completing the "Cursed" Mission
Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, especially after the release of the VR title, Metro Awakening. This guide focuses on the challenging "Cursed" mission, often causing confusion for players due to unclear objectives and the station's layout. The mission begins after the railcar journey to Turgenevskaya station (Cursed Station in the game).
Locating the Bomb
After reaching the defenders by the barricaded escalators, you'll learn an explosives crew went missing while attempting to collapse a tunnel. Your task: find and detonate the bomb. Expect constant nosalis attacks; retreat to the defenders for support if overwhelmed. The bomb is located at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows to avoid damage. Retrieve the bomb and either proceed to the adjacent tunnel or retreat if necessary.
Destroying the Tunnel
To detonate the bomb, enter the left-hand tunnel (from the defenders' perspective). Artyom will automatically plant and light the fuse; escape the blast zone immediately to avoid death. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb thrown into the same area will also collapse the tunnel. Note: nosalises may still enter through other paths.
Destroying the Airlock
To secure the station, destroy the airlock. Climb the stairs on the right to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises and interact with the support columns to plant a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse. With both the tunnel and airlock destroyed, follow Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory."
A video walkthrough is available for further assistance.
