Stalker 2 Receives Massive Update with 1,700 Fixes
GSC Game World has released a substantial patch for its open-world survival shooter, Stalker 2, introducing over 1,700 fixes and enhancements.
Gameplay and AI Improvements
* NPC AI overhauled, including improved corpse looting, reconfigured shooting mechanics, and reduced wall penetration for certain ammo types.
* Stealth mechanics adjusted to slightly reduce NPC awareness.
* Mutant behaviors refined, ensuring jumping mutants utilize their ability.
Main Storyline Overhaul
* 300+ storyline fixes to address quest failures, NPC behavior during primary missions, and other issues.
Technical Enhancements
* Improved flashlight shadows.
* More consistent NPC relationship shifts.
* Smoother transitions from cutscenes to gameplay.
* Enhanced parkour animations and NPC death animations when caught by anomalies.
Bug Fixes
* Fixed grenade disappearing when thrown at player's feet.
* Resolved issue where shooting at mutant limbs could stretch them.
* Improved rat mobility in narrow spaces.
Despite the game's reputation for quirks, the patch resolves several amusing bugs:
* Fixed grenade disappearing when throwing it at one's feet.
* Fixed an issue where shooting at mutant limbs could stretch them.
* Fixed a problem that made it difficult for rats to move in narrow places.
Availability
The full changelog is not included in the Steam update. Instead, players can access it from the Stalker 2 website.