Following the announcement of over one million units sold, the developers of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl have detailed the fixes arriving in the game's first major update. The update prioritizes addressing crashes, bugs, and balance issues.
Key Fixes in the Upcoming Update
Crash Fixes
- Memory allocation failures affecting rendering, skeletal meshes, and quest cutscenes.
Main Quest Progression Fixes
- Bugs blocking main quest progress.
- Issues with NPCs getting stuck, incorrect quest markers, and cutscene problems.
- Revisions to quests like "Visions of Truth" and "A Minor Incident" for smoother transitions.
Gameplay & Balance Adjustments
- Fixing weapon prices with upgrades installed.
- Improvements to NPC behavior, especially during Emissions.
Cutscenes & Visual Fixes
- Missing facial animations, misplaced NPCs, and visual glitches.
- Quality and stability improvements to visual effects.
Softlock Fixes
- Issue preventing players from closing the trade screen when using a gamepad.
User Interface Improvements
- Corrected quest notifications during dialogues.
- Fixed text and interaction prompts.
Issues to be Addressed in Future Updates
- Analog stick dead zones.
- A-Life system bugs.