The Artifact is an indie PC title released in June 2017. Recent coverage has focused on a side mission within STALKER 2 called "All That is Left," which presents players with a choice regarding an artifact and two characters named Mateus and Zaretskyi. The mission reportedly offers multiple outcomes tied to different decisions - players can pursue scientific advancement, settle local disputes, or prioritize financial gain through in-game currency. The specifics of how each choice branches suggest the mission's design emphasizes player agency and differing reward structures based on chosen allegiances.
via GameRant
Settle an artifact rumor, help scientific progress, or stuff your pockets full of Coupons in this side mission in STALKER 2.