STALKER 2 Update: Over 650 Fixes and Complete Patch Notes

STALKER 2 Update: Over 650 Fixes and Complete Patch Notes

Major Update Launched for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

GSC Game World has officially rolled out the highly anticipated first post-launch patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This extensive update is designed to enhance the stability of the game, addressing a wide array of issues within the enigmatic Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. With over 650 fixes implemented, the patch aims to resolve various “quest blockers, memory leaks, crashes, and minor bugs”that players have encountered.

Comprehensive Fixes and Improvements

The developers are not only focused on performance optimizations but have also made significant adjustments to game balance. Key enhancements include:

  • Reduced costs for weapon and armor repairs.
  • Improved rewards for mission completion.
  • Adjusted difficulties for newer players with a more forgiving rookie setting.
  • Decreased weight for several items.
  • Lowered health points (HP) for numerous enemies known for their excessive durability.

Patch Notes Breakdown

The following sections highlight the significant categories and issues tackled in the update, providing a glimpse into the comprehensive changes:

AI Enhancements

  • Resolved issues with NPC groups becoming immobilized during emissions.
  • Fixed bugs related to mission items being misplaced or dropped by enemies.
  • Improved sound effects for NPC abilities, alongside resolving performance-related issues.

Optimization Improvements

  • Addressed visibility issues with invisible NPCs.
  • Fixed rendering errors with fire effects from varying camera angles.
  • Corrected multiple crashing issues, enhancing overall stability.

Audio Adjustments

  • Resolved ongoing combat music playing mistakenly after battles concluded.
  • Fixed various minor audio-related bugs.

Game Balance Changes

  • Decreased weapon and armor repair expenses.
  • Adjusted mission rewards increased from two to three times the previous values.
  • Enhanced armor and weapon stats for players on rookie difficulty.

Combat and Player Dynamics

  • Scaled down the weight of certain mission items.
  • Moderated damage outputs from various mutant enemies.
  • Increased melee distance for weapons.

Cutscene and Interaction Fixes

  • Added missing footage and fixed animation issues in cutscenes.
  • Corrected interaction issues with destructible objects and NPCs.

Main and Side Missions Updates

  • Resolved numerous mission bugs and blockers to ensure smoother gameplay.
  • Corrected uncompletable mission objectives across various quests.

World Integrity Enhancements

  • Fixed texture flickering and movement irregularities within the game world.
  • Adjusted audio volume levels according to environmental conditions, ensuring a balanced audio experience.

Future Improvements

While this patch represents significant progress, GSC Game World has acknowledged ongoing issues with the A-Life simulation system, with plans for additional fixes scheduled for future updates. The developers encourage players to report any remaining bugs via their technical support portal.

Availability

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is currently available on multiple platforms, including PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG) and Xbox Series X|S, as well as through Game Pass.

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