STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl's First Major Update to Address Crashes, Bugs, and Balancing Issues

Hot on the heels of surpassing one million units sold, GSC Game World has detailed plans for the first post-launch update for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The Ukrainian studio has committed to tackling the game’s crashes, bugs, and balance issues, aiming to enhance the player experience. Here’s what you can expect:

Crash Fixes

• Resolution of memory allocation failures that led to unexpected exits during:

  • Rendering tasks.

  • Skeletal mesh interactions.

  • Quest-related cutscenes.

Main Quest Progression Fixes

• Addressing bugs that blocked players from progressing in main quests, such as:

  • NPCs getting stuck in objects.

  • Incorrect quest markers.

  • Smoothening transitions in quests like "Visions of Truth" and "A Minor Incident".

Gameplay & Balance Adjustments

• Revising weapon prices to reflect the value of installed upgrades.

• Improving NPC behaviors, especially during Emissions, where some fail to seek shelter.

Cutscene & Visual Fixes

• Enhancements to:

  • Facial animations.

  • Misplaced NPCs and clipping issues.

  • Overall stability and quality of visual effects.

Softlock Fixes

• Fixing a trade screen issue on gamepads caused by incorrect ammo placement.

User Interface Improvements

• Corrected:

  • Quest notifications during dialogues.

  • Text errors and missing interaction prompts.

Future Updates

GSC Game World is also committed to addressing:

• Dead zone issues for analog sticks.

• A-Life system bugs that affect NPCs and world interactions.

What fixes are you most excited about in this upcoming patch? Let us know in the comments which bugs or gameplay issues have affected your journey in the Zone.