The Stalker franchise is one of the biggest in gaming, and its latest installment, Stalker 2, always keeps our excitement up with new updates and additional content. Millions of players are enjoying the survival-action game even now since its release on 20 November 2024. GSC Game World, the developers, have now released another update, where the A-Life System has been fixed, new weapons have been added, and a few improvements have been made. Let’s check out the Stalker 2 new update and all it brings along.
Stalker 2 Patch 1.5
GSC Game World released Patch 1.5 for Stalker 2, which improved various gameplay mechanics. Starting with the A-Life System, it has enhanced the NPC system, and they now live their own lives even offscreen. The animation transitions between different NPC activities have also been improved, along with several other NPC fixes. Plus, a new anomaly called Water Electric Tornado has also been added. And if you want to use modding tools for the game, you will need storage space of 700 GB.
STALKER 2 New Update
A-Life System Fixed:
- NPCs now move, rest, and interact realistically.
- You can meet the same characters again later in the game.
- Audio Update: Fixed voice-over for NPCs and various characters.
New Content Added:
- New anomaly: Water Electric Tornado
- New weapons: Kora handgun and Three-Line Rifle
Improvements Made:
- Better AI and combat
- Game balance changes
- Cutscenes and animations
- Bug fixes
- Game settings & menus, UI
- Quality of life upgrades
Modding Tools Released:
- Now available via the Epic Games Store
- Needs about 700 GB of free space
Summary
This Stalker 2 new update has surely enhanced the gameplay greatly. If you came across some NPC bugs, they’re surely gone now. With the A-Life System improved and NPC bugs fixed, it will be smoother than ever. What’s more exciting is the new anomaly, Water Electric Tornado, and we’re excited to see how it will function. With better UI and combat, Stalker 2 has become much more fun and thrilling, and we are looking forward to further updates by GSC Game World.
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