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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Massive Stalker 2 patch starts chipping away at the notoriously glitchy game's worst problems, including over 80 cutscene problems and nearly 2,000 more bugs

Stalker 2 is getting a makeover

GamesRadar · Dec 19, 2024

2024's Most Overlooked Open World Shooter Just Got A Game-Changing Fix

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Update 1.1 addresses AI issues and bug fixes, enhancing gameplay and immersion just a week ahead of the holidays.

Inverse · Dec 19, 2024

'Negotiations are underway' for a Stalker 2 Netflix show, because bleak post-apocalyptic fiction and Chornobyl are a killer TV combo

GSC Game World owner Maxim Krippa also reiterated plans for story expansions and multiplayer.

PC Gamer · Dec 19, 2024

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Stalker 2 art demonstrates the incredible variety in the Unreal Engine-based game

Artists at GSC Game World have shared some of their stunning work for the project.

Creative Bloq · Dec 10, 2024

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: How a Ukrainian video game beat Russian disinfo, won fans

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has become a symbol of Ukrainian gaming success despite challenges and disinformation.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024

These STALKER 2 screenshots are so drop-dead gorgeous they've got me begging the devs for a Photo Mode, but you can use this mod in the meantime

It's a shame that STALKER 2 doesn't have a Photo Mode, but this modded solution is the next best thing — and it's absolutely fantastic.

Windows Central · Dec 9, 2024

Stalker 2 boss thought bugs would bother y'all more and expected "much less success," still wants to fix things until it's a game "90% of people loved"

The FPS sequel has great ratings despite the anomalies

GamesRadar · Dec 6, 2024

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GamesRadar · Dec 5, 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director says Stalker 2 had to "come out the oven" eventually, even if it did launch with a lot of bugs: "It's just how it goes"

It couldn't remain in development forever, after all

GamesRadar · Dec 5, 2024

"We have relationships with our players ... We have to do it for them." STALKER 2 devs explain why A-Life 2.0 is broken, pledge to patch it after controversial removal of info from Steam page

In a new interview, STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has explained why its A-Life 2.0 AI system isn't working and promises to fix it in a future patch.

Windows Central · Dec 3, 2024

STALKER 2's Patch 1.0.3 update is here and fixes a bug that's been driving people crazy — here are the patch notes

Just a few days after STALKER 2 got its first two post-launch updates, a third patch has been released. Here's what it brings.

Windows Central · Dec 3, 2024

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Biggest Promise Is Missing In Action, For A Surprising Reason

GSC Game World explains why a crucial AI feature they spoke about in the lead up to release seems to be absent from the final game.

Inverse · Dec 3, 2024

Stalker 2 director says she was as shocked as anyone by the controversy over AI system A-Life's removal from the FPS's Steam page: "I noticed it because of Reddit"

"I was shocked, honestly"

GamesRadar · Dec 3, 2024

All Stalker 2 endings and how to get each

Unlock all four endings and choose your game's conclusion.

PC Gamer · Dec 3, 2024

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Player One · Dec 2, 2024

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl' Has 'Very Positive' Reviews on Steam, 4.1 Stars on Google Reviews

Find out what gamers have to say on Steam and Google Reviews about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which was released on November 20, 2024.

PC Gamer · Nov 29, 2024

Stalker 2's first patch is live with monster nerfs and more than 650 fixes for memory leaks, crash issues, and bad teeth

The Zone will hopefully be smoother for everyone now, but fixes to A-Life 2.0 are still in the works.

GamesRadar · Nov 29, 2024

Stalker 2 first post-launch patch is here and includes over 650 fixes for everything from quest blockers to crashes, but GSC Game World isn't done yet

Over 100 crashes have been fixed

Windows Central · Nov 29, 2024

STALKER 2 gets its first post-launch patch with 650 fixes in tow, including nerfs to mutants and improvements to Xbox gamepad deadzones

Patch 1.0.1 is a huge STALKER 2 polish pass updating various issues with the game, as well as tweaking balance for some of the game's biggest pain points.

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The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

A Ukrainian video game set in Chernobyl is the target of a Russian misinformation operation

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 game has become entangled in politics of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Windows Central · Nov 26, 2024

GSC says STALKER 2 balance updates are in the cards for future patches, so maybe soon we can all stop complaining about tanky mutants

STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has confirmed it's looking into addressing gameplay balance issues, but will focus on fixing A-Life and other bugs first.

Windows Central · Nov 25, 2024

"GSC has sabotaged my save": STALKER 2 player gets hilariously blocked by an NPC who won't get out of a doorway — even after days of waiting

Some of STALKER 2's bugs are pretty serious, but others are silly and amusing to see. This is one of the latter.

Inverse · Nov 25, 2024

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' Is Addressing Its Biggest Flaw Sooner Than You Think

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is dropping a patch this week addressing many of the game's biggest launch issues.

PC Gamer · Nov 25, 2024

All Stalker 2 unique weapons and where to find each

Track down these special armaments while exploring The Zone.

GamesRadar · Nov 25, 2024

Stalker 2's first big patch targets main quest blockers and crashes as GSC Game World assures fans it'll "make every effort to constantly improve" the shooter

The devs have "been following your feedback"

Player One · Nov 25, 2024

'STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl' Dev Outlines Plans To Address Various Bugs & Issues

GSC Game World outlined its plans for future update to fix the variety of bugs and issues in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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