GSC Game World has rolled out a new update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, bringing the game to version 1.5.3. While the patch doesn’t introduce major features, it does squash a number of bugs. The studio also warned that the update may cause compatibility issues with certain mods.
Patch 1.5.3 – Full Changelog:
- 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 holding a pistol;
- Fixed an issue where the HUD widgets could be displayed while PDA is open on the ultra-wide monitors;
- 4 crashes fixed.
GSC says it’s now shifting focus to upcoming patches. According to the studio’s latest roadmap, players can expect night vision goggles, new anomalies, improved weather, and other enhancements in the coming months.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 launched in November 2024 on PC and Xbox Series X/S. A PlayStation 5 version was announced last month.
Earlier, we reported on a major fan mod for the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. that moves the game to a new engine. The creator recently shared a 40-minute video showcasing the latest improvements.
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