Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Receives Major Patch, Addressing Issues and Balancing Gameplay
Last week saw the highly anticipated release of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, a game met with excitement from fans and critics alike. While the initial launch saw a flurry of positive reviews, it wasn’t without its glitches and issues. GSC Game World, the developers behind the game, have been hard at work addressing player feedback and honing the gameplay experience. Today marks the release of Patch 1.0.1, a substantial update available on PC and Xbox.
The patch tackles a wide range of aspects, including AI behavior, optimization, audio, balance, and more. The developers have made significant strides in improving the intelligence and responsiveness of the game’s AI.
"Fixed an issue where groups of NPCs would get stuck near shelters and die during active launch events.“
“Addressed an issue where Burer could knock questionable items out of players’ hands.”*
These are just a couple of examples from a long list of AI improvements detailed in the full patch notes.
Performance enhancements are also a major focus of this update. Stalker 2 players can expect smoother gameplay, with the patch addressing issues causing potential crashes and performance degradation in crowded areas during long gaming sessions.
“Fixed an issue with invisible NPCs/mutants that would appear in players’ field of view when aiming.”*
Beyond these core improvements, GSC Game World has carefully balanced various gameplay mechanics, making the experience both more challenging and rewarding. Weapon durability has been increased, and players will find their wallets a little heavier thanks to increased selling prices for cultural relics and mission rewards.
"Dramatically increase the selling price of cultural relics to increase revenue."
"More cash rewards for most missions (2 to 3 times)."
The patch emphasizes accessibility by incorporating a gamepad dead zone for improved control and making changes to ensure smoother character interactions.
"Insert gamepad: Gamepad dead zone added for better control."
"Characters: Fixed NPC eye and tooth models. Made minor adjustments to NPC animations and models."
The full patch notes, available here, detail over 200 individual fixes and changes. This substantial update demonstrates GSC Game World’s commitment to delivering a polished and enjoyable gaming experience for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Now, having addressed these initial issues, what are your thoughts on Stalker 2 so far?
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