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Stalker 2 Patch: 1700 Changes End Teleporting NPCs Forever

Feb 17, 2025 1:04 PM

The second major update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been released, bringing over 1700 fixes, improvements, and tweaks to enhance player experience. Developer GSC Game World has diligently addressed the game's initial shortcomings, including issues with NPCs teleporting and various gameplay elements. Following the first patch that corrected more than 1800 bugs, this update continues to improve balance, locations, quests, and overall performance. The patch also includes nearly 100 fixes related to audio and cutscenes, underscoring the developers' commitment to refining the game.

What are the significant improvements in the latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 patch?

The latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 patch brings over 1700 fixes that address issues like NPC teleportation, game balance, quest performance, and significant updates to audio and cutscenes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an action-adventure role-playing game that immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world filled with mutants, anomalies, and engaging storytelling. Following in the footsteps of its successful predecessor, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, this installment expands the franchise with a richly detailed environment and complex AI systems. As players explore the dangerous Zone, they face not only environmental challenges but also choices that shape their narrative experiences.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2025-02-17 13:24:09
It's refreshing to see a dev team so dedicated to refining their vision post-launch—1700 fixes is no small feat, and it really shows their passion for the Zone. Between the smoother quests and the polished cutscenes, it feels like they're not just fixing bugs but elevating the entire experience.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2025-02-17 13:12:10
It's awesome to see GSC Game World putting in the work to polish S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2—fixing over 1700 issues shows they’re really listening to the community. The Zone feels more alive with these updates, and it’s great to see the devs tackling everything from NPC quirks to audio immersion.
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