GSC Game World Releases Patch 1.0.3 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
GSC Game World continues to enhance the player experience in its recently launched survival adventure game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Following the initial release, the studio wasted no time with updates. The first significant patch, Patch 1.01, debuted just a week post-launch, delivering over 650 fixes for players venturing into the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, available on both PC and Xbox platforms.
Shortly after, Patch 1.0.2 provided essential bug fixes, further refining the gameplay. Now, GSC Game World has announced Patch 1.0.3, which not only addresses critical issues but also adds substantial improvements. This update, weighing in at over 20GB, focuses on fixing crashes, mission blockers, AI quirks, and a significant issue that resulted in the loss of save files after a system reboot.
Key Improvements in Patch 1.0.3
The latest patch eliminates the need for players to manually adjust. ini files to tackle mouse sensitivity problems and persistent smoothing effects. Both input acceleration and smoothing settings are now disabled by default, while the default camera and aim sensitivity values have been fine-tuned for a more consistent and predictable gaming experience.
Patch Changelog Overview
Below is a comprehensive list of the changes included in Patch 1.0.3. Please note that some mission details may contain spoilers:
Crashes and Memory Management
- Fixed multiple ACCESS_VIOLATION_ERROR incidents.
- Addressed various LowLevelFatalError crashes.
Control Enhancements
- Based on player feedback, the following adjustments were made to reduce input lag:
- Mouse smoothing is now disabled by default.
- Mouse acceleration is now disabled by default.
- Updated default mouse sensitivity settings for a more reliable gaming experience:
- Camera sensitivity: 25%.
- Aim sensitivity: 15%.
Main & Side Missions
- Resolved a bug where enemies could pursue the player outside during the “In Search of Past Glory”mission.
- Fixed a scenario in the “On the Edge”mission where NPCs were dying while trying to enter a building.
- Corrected an issue in “In the Name of Science”where an essential item could despawn before the player could collect it.
- Addressed a potential lockout situation for players during the “Dangerous Liaisons”mission.
- Fixed NPC behavior in “King of the Hill”where they would turn hostile upon spotting the player.
- Corrected an issue in “A Heavy Burden,”preventing critical NPCs from despawning during dialogues.
- Resolved an issue with NPCs disappearing upon mission completion in “Legends of the Zone.”
AI Improvements
- Fixed the distortion of mutant bodies when shot with automatic weapons.
- Addressed NPC behavior blocking doors during the “Back to the Slag Heap”mission.
Gameplay Balance Adjustments
- Fixed the selling functionality for specific ammunition types.
Save Functionality Enhancements
- Resolved issues leading to the loss of player saves after hard reboots on PC or Xbox.
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 patch 1.0.3 is now accessible on Steam, with updates for Xbox and Game Pass users expected to follow later today pending Microsoft certification. GSC Game World has acknowledged ongoing concerns regarding issues with the A-Life simulation system in the game but has yet to provide a timeline for addressing this particular matter.
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