Choosing to side with either Mavka or Zulu in Stalker 2: Cost of Hope is one of the most important decisions in the DLC, as it determines which one of the two endings you'll get. You'll encounter this choice in the second part of the DLC, during the main mission "The Destructive Power of Mind." This guide explores the changes players will experience if they side with either the Zulus or the Mavka in Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, and how each decision ties into an ending.