Stalker 2 is currently facing some hiccups with bugs, but there’s good news on the horizon. GSC Game World has announced a forthcoming patch that should address several issues presently plaguing the game.
When Stalker 2 launched earlier this week, it hit the ground with a few bumps. Despite the rocky start, our reviewer, Connor, found it in his heart to overlook many of these issues. While reactions from others have been mixed, the game has taken off on Steam, and some quick-thinking modders have already started tackling the stuttering problems. Thankfully, the developers have not been idle; a post on Stalker 2’s official Steam page from GSC Game World informs us that the first post-launch patch is slated for release within the next week.
“The game has been out for several days now (it’s still surreal to say that), and we’ve been following your feedback in all possible forms carefully,” reads the announcement. “To the more than one million stalkers in the Zone, thanks for playing — that means the world to us. We are sure you have things to handle in the Zone, but so do we.” While the post doesn’t delve into specific issues, it does outline what players can look forward to in the update.
First up, there will be fixes for crashes, including those related to memory allocation errors. The patch will also smooth out main quest progress by eliminating bugs that stunt progress, such as NPCs becoming immovable or quest markers being misleading. Gamers can expect tweaks in gameplay and balance, with adjustments in NPC behavior and weapon prices, along with improvements in cutscenes and visuals. The announcement hints at a few more changes, but for all the nitty-gritty, you should check it out yourself.
As the post concludes, it highlights future patches addressing concerns like analog sticks having dead zones in certain areas. Another anticipated fix is for the game’s A-Life system, which has stirred up quite a bit of chatter among players. Unfortunately, there’s no timeline for when these specific patches will be rolled out, so fans will need to sit tight for a little longer.
