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- £49.99
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- Positive reviews
- 80%
- Total reviews
- 142,399
- Release date
- 20 Nov, 2024
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Workshop
- DualSense Controller Support
- Partial Controller Support
- Steam Cloud
- HDR available
Concurrent players13,811Most recent successful sample
Today's peak15,0939/144 samples
Tracked peak30,855Highest retained daily peak
Steam rating80%142,399 reviews
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- App ID
- 1643320
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- GSC Game World ↗
- Supported systems
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release date
- 20 Nov, 2024
- Last player update
- 28 Sept · 19:45 UTC
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Windows
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750
- Storage
- 160 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30. 16 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory
- 32 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- Storage
- 160 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60. 32 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS.
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| Last 30 days | 18,698 | -12,157 | -39.4% | 15,305 | -19.5% |
| September 2026 | 30,855 | — | — | 18,674 | — |
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Positive rating80.1%
Positive reviews114,117
Negative reviews28,370
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About this game
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Editions
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Expansion
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Downloadable content
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Achievements
76 achievements
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| 01 | Hellozone | 85.9% |
| 02 | Sitnearbonfire | 66.8% |
| 03 | Lockpick | 66.4% |
| 04 | Finishsquad | 64.8% |
| 05 | Purchaseupgrade | 64.5% |
| 06 | Goodbyelesserzone | 63.6% |
| 07 | Sandwich | 63.3% |
| 08 | Progressive Doheadshots | 58.0% |
| 09 | Gunsmith | 53.6% |
| 10 | Meetshram | 51.0% |
| 11 | Headshotstreak | 42.3% |
| 12 | Mainprize | 40.9% |
| 13 | Crystallock | 38.8% |
| 14 | Veryspecialweapon | 38.3% |
| 15 | Usedifferentweapons | 36.1% |
| 16 | Sneakyclearlair | 35.9% |
| 17 | Breakequipment | 35.8% |
| 18 | Declinefausthelp | 28.9% |
| 19 | Killfaust | 28.9% |
| 20 | Progressive Couponstoburn | 28.6% |
| 21 | Osoznanie | 28.5% |
| 22 | Savezalesie | 27.2% |
| 23 | Doctormystery | 26.3% |
| 24 | Chimerarun | 25.5% |
| 25 | Meetstrelok | 25.5% |
| 26 | Mutanthunter | 24.6% |
| 27 | Meetdegtyarev | 23.4% |
| 28 | Bouncy | 22.7% |
| 29 | Killshram | 19.4% |
| 30 | Canopener | 17.3% |
| 31 | Killkorshunov | 16.7% |
| 32 | Shootapples | 16.7% |
| 33 | Progressive Noobstacletoobig | 16.5% |
| 34 | Killstrelok | 14.7% |
| 35 | Merrygoround | 14.4% |
| 36 | Saveskadovsk | 12.9% |
| 37 | Drunkmaster | 12.7% |
| 38 | Povodok | 11.6% |
| 39 | Endingstrelok | 9.9% |
| 40 | Acceptfausthelp | 8.9% |
| 41 | Dlc1 Woods | 8.9% |
| 42 | Endingkaymanov | 8.5% |
| 43 | Perfectbarter | 8.1% |
| 44 | Dlc1 Agreement | 7.8% |
| 45 | Lonershooter | 7.7% |
| 46 | Endingkorshunov | 7.3% |
| 47 | Betweenthelines | 6.6% |
| 48 | Dlc1 Science | 6.3% |
| 49 | Wipedout | 5.9% |
| 50 | Dlc1 Bubbleleave | 5.8% |
| 51 | Dlc1 Hearthunter | 5.6% |
| 52 | Dlc1 Oldlegends | 5.6% |
| 53 | Dlc1 Brainstorm | 5.4% |
| 54 | Progressive Dostealthkills | 5.3% |
| 55 | Archihoarder | 5.1% |
| 56 | Dlc1 Homesweethome | 5.1% |
| 57 | Catchingup | 4.2% |
| 58 | Discovery | 3.5% |
| 59 | Dlc1 Sidemavka | 3.4% |
| 60 | Dlc1 Arenaboss | 3.3% |
| 61 | Dlc1 Freedomcamp | 3.1% |
| 62 | Dlc1 Sidezulus | 3.1% |
| 63 | Endingshram | 3.1% |
| 64 | Dlc1 Railleader | 3.0% |
| 65 | Dlc1 Truefreedomprice | 3.0% |
| 66 | Dlc1 Dutycamp | 2.9% |
| 67 | Dlc1 Onetrueduty | 2.8% |
| 68 | Dlc1 Assembler | 2.6% |
| 69 | Bluehoarder | 2.0% |
| 70 | Progressive Demoman | 2.0% |
| 71 | Thesmartest | 1.9% |
| 72 | Findallscanners | 1.8% |
| 73 | Dlc1 Whatsthatnoise | 1.6% |
| 74 | Royalflush | 1.6% |
| 75 | Savechernozem | 1.6% |
| 76 | Artihoarder | 1.5% |
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Patches
36 tracked updates
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2: Cost of Hope & 2.0 Update — Accolades Trailer
It’s been a month since the release of Cost of Hope — and we’re proud and delighted with the reception so far.Let this trailer serve as a reminder that you can jump into the new chapter of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga, together with the free Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — right NOW!And yes, you can even grab it at a discount
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalkers! Patch 2.0.6 is ready to be downloaded.
Stalkers!Patch 2.0.6 is ready. This one is a minor crash fix patch that will help stalkers that experience annoying crashing anomalies too often, especially in the AMD region. Backported several fixes for AMD GPU-related crashes.Fixed several other high-priority crashes.Stay tuned for more as we will continue to work on improving your experience in future updates. Also, discounts on upgrades for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl began today on Steam — until September 30, you can purchase the Deluxe or Ultimate editions at a 30% discount. ⚠️ WARNING The Zone is ever-changing, and a new update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of a new update, we recommend you to disable your mods. If you continue to experience issues, ple...
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 2.0.5 Is Here — Over 200 Fixes ⚒
Stalkers! We’ve been working on Patch 2.0.5 and are ready to share it with the Zone. Patch 2.0.5 brings lots of fixes, over 200 of them. Let's take a look at what’s changed.Fixed the issue with the too sensitive left and right sticks on the controllers on the PC platform.Fixed the issue when the system notifications could stay on screen and do not disappear.Fixed the issue when the night time could suddenly stuck during the playthrough.Adjusted hearing of the NPCs during foggy, rainy, and thundery weather conditions.Changed the behavior of the particles after destroying pseudobrain tanks.Fixed the issue when the NPCs with night vision devices had the flashlight shining behind their heads.Fixed the issue when the NPC could get stuck midair in A-pose after falling from the Vortex arch anomaly.Fixed the issue when the jaded Chimera summon could not deal damage to the moving target.Fixed...
Read full update on Steam ↗'Can I cry?': Stalker 2 devs say its 2.0 update's engine overhaul was a nightmare—but worth the effort
Earlier this month, Stalker 2 received a massive version 2.0 update to accompany the launch of its Cost of Hope expansion. Our Joshua Wolens says that—for those of us who've been patiently holding off while Stalker 2 finds a steady footing—it's the update that we've been waiting for, thanks in large part to developer GSC Game World's Herculean undertaking of updating its engine from Unreal 5.1 to Unreal 5.5.4... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 2.0.4 is available now!
Stalkers! Patch 2.0.4 is ready. Let’s take a look at what pesky “anomalies” were fixed. • Fixed an issue where a player could lose the ability to move after loading the save made right after the explosion of a C4 device. • Fixed an issue where Mavka could still be present in the Kurin hub after the end of the In the heart of the Iron Forest mission. • Fixed an issue where the cutscene in the Zalissya bar could start the second time. (Gaffer will now recognize Skif properly after all this time.) • Fixed an issue where some mission objectives of In memory of the fallen could remain active after killing snorks. • Fixed an issue where the The destructive power of the mind mission could not be started under certain conditions. • Fixed an issue where Zulu was answering with a busy topic instead of the scripted dialogue during the Gunpowder, sweat, and blood mission. • Improved lighting insi...
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 2.0.3 is now available
Hello, stalkers!Patch 2.0.3 is now available. What's New:Addressed a crash that could occur for some players when launching the game. And one more piece of good news — Steam Items are now approved and going live as well. You can find it here: https://store.steampowered.com/points/shop/app/1643320Thank you for staying with us. We're continuing to work on further fixes and improvements.⚠️ WARNING The Zone is ever-changing, and a new update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of Back to the Zone, we recommend you to disable your modsIf you continue to experience issues, please visit https://support.stalker2.com/hc for additional troubleshooting steps and assistance.Please, if you face an unexpected “anomaly” that is not supposed...
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 2.0.2 is now available on Steam
Hello, stalkers! Patch 2.0.2 is now available on Steam. What's New: Addressed an issue where certain NPCs or bodies could disappear and potentially prevent players from progressing. Thank you for continuing to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. We’ll keep working on further fixes and improvements. ⚠️ WARNING The Zone is ever-changing, and a new update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of Back to the Zone, we recommend you to disable your mods If you continue to experience issues, please visit https://support.stalker2.com/hc for additional troubleshooting steps and assistance. Please, if you face an unexpected “anomaly” that is not supposed to be in the game, report it to our Technical Support Center https://support.stalker2.com/hc
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 2.0.1 is here!
Stalkers! We’re ready to present Patch 2.0.1, in which we focused on fixing:Fixed some broken textures.⚠️ WARNINGThe Zone is ever-changing, and a new update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of Back to the Zone, we recommend you to disable your mods If you continue to experience issues, please visit https://support.stalker2.com/hc for additional troubleshooting steps and assistance.Please, if you face an unexpected “anomaly” that is not supposed to be in the game, report it to our Technical Support Center https://support.stalker2.com/hc
Read full update on Steam ↗Update 2.0 Back to the Zone - Major Content and Technical Update
Back to the Zone — Update 2.0 is our biggest overhaul to how the Zone looks, feels, and lives since launch. The technical work here runs deeper than usual — including a significant engine upgrade — and alongside it, we've packed in features stalkers have been asking for, over 500 bug fixes, and a few things we've been wanting to show you for a while.☢️HighlightsEngine Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5.4Visual Evolution Improved lighting, shadows, and reflectionsReworked the landscape and foliage to look more naturalA-life improvementsA-Life now simulates more believable behaviour — the Zone isn't one constant gunfight. It's a lonely place where life carries on by its own rules, and every encounter or firefight is the result of stalkers and mutants simply doing stalker and mutant things.In practice: living creatures now have more places to be. More campfires, bus stops, and other points of...
Read full update on Steam ↗🌻 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope & Update 2.0 — All You Need to Know
Stalkers,We are approaching a massive emission! Both Back to the Zone — Update 2.0 and Cost of Hope expansion will be launched on August 20, and here is everything you need to know before heading Back to the Zone (with no spoilers). WHAT IS S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: COST OF HOPE?S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is the first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl, launching on August 20, 2026, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5|PS5 Pro. It includes a huge new storyline that can take dozens of hours to complete, two new regions — including, among others, the legendary CNPP and Iron Forest — new and returning characters, and much more.All owners of the Ultimate Edition or Season Pass of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be granted access to the Cost of Hope automatically. Owners of the Standard and Deluxe Editions of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl can either update their version of...
Read full update on Steam ↗Stop waiting to play Stalker 2: The 2.0 update makes it the game it's wanted to be for 2 years
Here follows a transcript of every conversation I have had with another human being about Stalker 2 since I scored it 83% in our Stalker 2 review, back in 2024:.. Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2's imminent free update aims to make the sequel more atmospheric and less relentlessly hostile: 'The Zone isn't one constant gunfight'
You could tell that Stalker 2 was a true sequel to 2007's survivalist FPS in that it was as broken as it was brilliant. GSC Game World succeeded in delivering the seamless open world it has spent two decades striving toward, but players' exploration of Chornobyl's exclusion zone was hindered by bugs, broken quests, and more performance issues than a drunk orchestra... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Update 2.0 — Back to the Zone
The Zone is changing.Free Update 2.0 "Back to the Zone" arrives on August 20, bringing a new engine version, AI improvements, binoculars, new weapons, fog weather, in-game statistics, customizable difficulty settings, and much more.Watch the trailer and get ready to head Back to the Zone: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — Back to the Zone Showcase | Update 2.0 Full update overview: https://www.stalker2.com/news/back-to-the-zone-2-0-update
Read full update on Steam ↗STALKER 2's Cost of Hope expansion, and its free but still hopeful 2.0 update, get an August release date
Grab your Geiger counter and your copy of The Arbinger Institute’s seminal conflict resolution handbook The Anatomy of Peace, because STALKER 2’s faction war-y story expansion Cost of Hope has a release date. It’s out on August 20th, developers GSC Game World have announced, and will launch in tandem with the long-awaited Update 2.0 – which, among other tweaks, will move the base game over to a newer, less technically perilous version of Unreal Engine 5. Read more
Read full update on Steam ↗Content Update Sealed Truth — a new questline for you to explore
Sealed Truth is focused around the new questline. Explore the places of horrific experiments and find the answers. With calculated risks, you can get your hands on… Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. ☢️ What’s newExplore a new questline that starts when you talk to Diode.Fixed an issue causing overpopulation of strong mutant types in long campaigns.Fixed an issue where the mission 'Dark as a Dungeon' would immediately cancel if the player had already reached the point of no return.Added new loading screens. The update is available after completing the story quest "Hot on the Trail" and before starting the quest "A Minor Incident". ⚠️ WARNING The Zone is ever-changing, and a new update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of Sea...
Read full update on Steam ↗📢A free content update, Sealed Truth, is coming in April
Stalkers!A free content update, Sealed Truth, is coming in April to celebrate the Cost of Hope DLC announcement — you will be able to open the door to X-18 Lab. And who knows what's hiding there in the darkness...Stay tuned.
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2 gets a new zoning permit in its 'Stories Untold' update, adding 8 missions and 7 locations as you explore what's giving Stalkers 'headaches, nosebleeds, and even hallucinations'
Stalker 2 has already received numerous major updates since releasing in November last year. Up to this point, though, most of those code transfusions have focussed on fixing the sequel's many bugs or elaborating upon its mechanics, such as improving its A-life system or adding dynamic faction wars. But its latest update—Stories Untold—expands the Zone itself, adding new areas and new quests to give veteran Stalkers something extra to do over the holiday season... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Stories Untold — Content update: new characters, missions, locations & more.
Stalkers, welcome to Stories Untold, the free content update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Let’s go through everything new you can find in your playthrough, starting with. NEW STORIESOver five hours of gameplay have been added, depending on your pace. Discover the mysterious transmission that gives stalkers headaches, nosebleeds, and even hallucinations. As the story unfolds, you can choose to help the stalkers and scientists figure out what’s going on. Make decisions, fight for what you believe in, search for answers, and more.You can catch a PDA message anywhere on the map, with the biggest chance around the Burnt Forest. How you deal with it will shape the fates of stalkers you meet. This mission will become available after leaving the Zalissya region in the early stages of the game. This new storyline brings to life 8 new missions, 7 new locations, 6 new characters, 3...
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2's Stories Untold update delivers a new questline and a place to chill in the Burnt Forest this week
Update to the update: Oop, it's out now, on December 17th. So, GSC have delivered Stories Untold a day early, but also a day late. Cool. Here's a new trailer, too. Update: You'll have to wait a bit longer to see what that radio signal's all about. "Due to the last-minute complications, we have to delay the Stories Untold update by a couple of days," GSC have posted alongside a GIF of a dude throwing some medical equipment. The update's now set to arrive this Thursday, December 18th. Original story follows: Stalker 2's getting a bunch of new quests just in time for the holidays, with an update dubbed Stories Untold sending you off to investigate a mysterious headache-inducing radio signal when it arrives tomorrow, December 16th. There'll also be a new hub area in the Burnt Forest and a new suppressed rifle for you to fiddle with as you chill by the campfire. Read more
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalkers! Patch 1.7.1 is ready to be downloaded.
Hello, stalkers! In update 1.7.1, we exterminated some pesky anomalies, especially underground ones that were stealing artifacts from the Zone, and returned the missing power lines. Introduced fail-safe mechanism for cases where mod incompatibility prevents users from launching titleFixed an issue where the power lines could disappear on approach.Fixed an issue where the Ward NPC could teleport in the player's field of view after killing noontiders during the Wishful Thinking mission.Fixed an issue where the Ward soldiers could not help Skif to hold position during the Assault On The Duga mission.Fixed a massive performance drop on opening PDA while the Shadows option is set to Epic.Fixed an issue where the player could sprint while overweighted with loot.Fixed an issue where the player could observe texture flickering on the staircase after the cutscene during the Back To The Slag He...
Read full update on Steam ↗Discount 30% S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl during update 1.7 Expedition
Stalkers!With the release of update 1.7, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available at a 30% discount and ready to welcome new stalkers who want to test themselves at the Master difficulty level 😎 or embark on their first journey through the Zone.Read more about update 1.7 “Expedition” at: Discounts are available from November 17 to 20.
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2 has faction wars now: Enemies 'can expand control over new territories' in its 1.7 jumbo patch that also adds mega-hard mode and makes hiding in bushes meaningful
Just three days out from Stalker 2's first birthday (doesn't time fly?) GSC Game World has released another meaty patch for its unique, ambitious, and at times conflagrating shooter. Patch 1.7 is a doozy—you can tell because it's one of those patches a developer puts out a video to mark—and it's out now... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Update 1.7 Expedition
Stalkers, welcome to the latest update of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, glad you are back and ready to see all the new shiny toys the Zone got. Let’s go through the changes, starting from the Highlights. ☢️ HighlightsFixes and improvements to the A-Life systemMaster Difficulty & Expedition Mode (This difficulty level can only be selected at the beginning of the game)NPC Vision & Combat UpdateInventory & Equipment Stats UpdateStamina and sprint reworkNew anomaliesController aim improvementsImmersive ModeLight Rainy weather scenarioSD Cards with coupons ⚠️ WARNING The Zone is ever-changing, and a new Update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of Update 1.7, we recommend you to disable your mods. If you continue to e...
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2's 1.6 update brings with it nighttime fun and a bit of heat
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is heating up today with the arrival of the 1.6 update—out now—which introduces a new anomaly, the fireball, and some nighttime fun in the form of night vision goggles... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Update 1.6 Night of the Hunter is live!
Stalkers!Welcome to the latest update of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, glad you are back and ready to see all the new shiny toys the Zone got. Let’s go through the changes, starting from the Highlights. ☢️ HighlightsNight Vision GogglesNight vision rebalance for NPCsOffset Aiming and Laser PointerUpdates to combat system and long-ranged battlesNPCs can now loot mutantsNew anomaly: FireballReturn of the old friendTweaks to the controller inputsNew face and hair options for female charactersLocal Save Backup Restoration optionRebalanced loot in stashes throughout the Zone.Added Auto-Lean Disable option in controls settings.Player stash items can now be sorted.Added a new unique weapon: Honta's "Drahunka" ⚠️ WARNING The Zone is ever-changing, and a new Update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the l...
Read full update on Steam ↗☢️ Patch 1.5.3 is here to stop unintended NPC tricks!
Stalkers, we are back with the new fixes. Here is the full list of changes:Fixed an issue that caused mutants to teleport during the attack.Fixed an issue where NPCs could spawn in the air.Fixed an issue where bloodsuckers could spawn in large groups and too often.Fixed an issue where the door to the Skadovsk hub could be permanently closed.Fixed an issue where some A-Life NPCs could spawn in the quest areas.Fixed an issue where some NPCs could spawn in the radiation field on the Slag Heap.Fixed an issue where the subtitles for the intro cinematic were out of sync.Fixed mistakes in the credits.Fixed an issue where the interact dots could be missing for some items.Fixed an issue where the sound could be corrupted during the credits on Xbox.Fixed an issue where some NPCs could spawn in unexpected places.Fixed a bug where the left arm of an NPC could be twisted when they were only holdin...
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2 says to hell with it, let's just update our entire Unreal Engine implementation in new roadmap for the rest of the year
If GSC Game World has a motto, I think it should be 'the mad lads are actually doing it.' Not only did the Ukrainian studio release a killer (albeit, admittedly, somewhat on fire) game with Stalker 2 under some of the grimmest imaginable conditions last year, it's now decided to go ahead and just upgrade the entire Unreal Engine 5 basis the whole damn thing runs on... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 1.5.2 is ready to open the doors for stalkers!
☢️ Patch 1.5.2 is ready to be downloaded, here is the full list of changes:Fixed an issue when a door to the Shevchenko hub was closed.Fixed two crashes that could occur randomly during gameplay.Thanks a lot for your continuous feedback and support. Comments you write in Social Media and bug reports you send to the Technical Support Hub help the Zone become a better place with each update. Please, continue sharing your thoughts here on Steam and other socials, and if you see the anomaly that is not supposed to be in the Zone — report it to the Technical Support Hub:https://support.stalker2.com/hc Good hunting, stalkers!⚠️ WARNINGThe Zone is ever-changing and a new Patch can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of Patch 1.5.2, we r...
Read full update on Steam ↗We've rolled out patch 1.5.1 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2: Heart of Chornobyl
Hello, stalkers! ☢️ We are fixing the Zone once again and are ready to share what we’ve been working on in the Patch 1.5.1. Chaos hour is over — bloodsuckers are no longer invited to party with stalkers inside hubs (they can’t behave after a few shots at the bar), and NPCs no longer fly away after particularly skillful headshots. Fixed an issue when some NPCs didn't go to shelter in offline mode during Emission.Fixed an issue when interacting hints could disappear after save/load.Fixed issue when NPC could get stuck walking in one place.Fixed an issue where two bandits at Varan's camp attacked Player without any reason during the King Of The Hill mission.Fixed an issue when Player was able to leave X-17 lab via elevator without any way to return during Visions Of Truth mission.Fixed an issue when NPC corpses could get misplaced after picking it up for the second time.Adjusted position...
Read full update on Steam ↗New Stalker 2 update revamps A-Life, dialling up the immersion
Stalker 2 presents you with one of the most unforgiving videogame environments ever made. The Zone is closed off and decrepit, but also filled with plenty of danger. Whether it's mercenaries, mutated animals, traps, or scientific anomalies, the world really is out to get you. With new weapons, system revamps, and further improvements to the A-Life system, however, the newest Stalker 2 update gives you more ways to fend off the horrors. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Stalker 2 mods Huge Stalker 2 update makes the entire FPS game feel more realistic and lethal Massive Stalker 2 update repairs hundreds of crashes
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2's 1.5 mega-patch just dropped and GSC says A-Life is back, baby
s you may have discovered earlier while reading about its modkit requiring almost a full terabyte of space, Stalker 2 got a pretty gargantuan patch today. GSC is calling it the "Guns and Looting update," which I feel undersells it a little, and the rest of us are calling it patch 1.5. It's a doozy, folks... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Stalker 2 version 1.5 actually sorts out the A-Life AI system, and modding support is here
Finally, only about 7 months after the release, Stalker 2 actually now has the A-Life AI system hooked up properly. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/stalker-2-version-1-5-actually-sorts-out-the-a-life-ai-system-and-modding-support-is-here/
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 1.5 Guns & Looting is live — new threats, new loot, and more 🌪️
Stalkers! Time to reload your shotgun and pack your backpack with new weapons and loot from mutants. The latest update brings improvements to A-life and AI, balance tweaks, quality-of-life upgrades, and much more. Time is coupons, so let’s quickly check out what’s new in the Zone and gear up for the next raid for some sweet habar. For the release of Patch 1.5, we have prepared a trailer for this update — Guns & Looting Showcase is here! ☢️ Highlights A-Life changesLife in the Zone is now simulated for all characters, not just those in the player's view.Characters continue to live their lives and pursue their goals in the Zone until they meet their end.The player can meet the same stalkers after some time.Players may encounter more A-Life characters resting or interacting in various locations, adding to the world’s immersion.Characters will no longer respawn directly in front of the pl...
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 1.4.2 enters the Zone!
Patch 1.4.2 is ready to be downloaded. Here is the full list of changes: Balance changes: lowered armor piercing multiplier for 9x18 ammo. Fixed an issue where camera movement sensitivity was too low on low framerate when using gamepads as input devices. Fixed an issue where mutants were shaking and twitching erratically when investigating a threat. Fixed an issue where consumable items were duplicated in quick slots, and appeared as available, despite not being present in Player's inventory. Fixed an issue where radiocall with Strelok was not triggered and next objective didn't trigger if Player hadn't killed all Wardens at TCS location during Dangerous Liaisons mission. Fixed an issue where Scar could get stuck playing confused animation after killing him during bossfight in The Last Step mission. Fixed an issue where Sanya Ocheret could start a combat with stalkers in his squad dur...
Read full update on Steam ↗Patch 1.4.1 is ready to be downloaded ( ･ᴗ･̥̥̥ )
Stalkers! Patch 1.4.1 is ready to be downloaded! This is a hotfix for the 2 most common crashes. Fixed a crash on booting the title with Simple Mod Loader mod installed. Fixed a crash on loading savefiles on title with installed mods (e.g. UETools). Thanks a lot for your continuous feedback and support. Comments you write in Social Media and bug reports you send to the Technical Support Hub help the Zone become a better place with each update. Please, continue sharing your thoughts here on Steam and other socials, and if you see the anomaly that is not supposed to be in the Zone — report it to the Technical Support Hub: https://support.stalker2.com/hc
Read full update on Steam ↗Incredible news: Stalker 2 fixes corpse-eating and sausage blood in big ol' patch which also gives enemies less of a death wish
They call it the one-two punch. Yesterday, GSC popped its head up to say, hey, next week it's gonna put out those original Stalker remasters it promised last year. Today, it's popped its head up to say if that doesn't satisfy you then it's also got over 700 fixes for Stalker 2. Crucially, it has fixes for the corpse eating and the sausage blood... Read more.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2: Cost of Hope & 2.0 Update — Accolades Trailer ↗
It’s been a month since the release of Cost of Hope — and we’re proud and delighted with the reception so far.Let this trailer serve as a reminder that you can jump into the new chapter of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga, tog…