Haunted Moscow Underground: Surviving Metro 2033's Cursed Station

This guide provides a walkthrough for the "Cursed" mission in Metro 2033, addressing common player difficulties with its unclear objectives and confusing layout. This mission begins after a railcar journey, leading Artyom and Khan to a station defended by barricaded escalators.

Locating the Bomb

The defenders explain that an explosives team went missing while attempting to collapse a tunnel, preventing nosalis attacks. Artyom must find and detonate the bomb. Nosalises will attack relentlessly; 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 directly ahead 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). A cutscene will trigger, automatically placing and lighting the bomb's fuse. Escape immediately to avoid the blast. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb can collapse the tunnel. Note: nosalises may still enter through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

A secondary objective involves destroying an airlock. Ascend the stairs on the right to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises and interact with the support columns to place and detonate a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after placing the bomb. With both entrances destroyed, proceed with Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory." A video guide is available (link omitted for brevity).