1.1 patch for STALKER 2 leads to crashes and long compiling shaders time

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent navigating the digital landscapes of post-apocalyptic wastelands and futuristic metropolises, I can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu with the latest update for STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. It seems like we’ve been here before, don’t you think?

The debut of STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl has been likened to Cyberpunk 2077 in terms of its release. Both games have struggled with performance problems and glitches, which their developers have attempted to fix through regular patches and updates. Regrettably, similar to the 1.0.1 update that caused even more issues and crashes than it solved, the recently released 1.1 patch seems to be following a similar trend.

Crashes and stuck on shaders compilation after 1.1 update in STALKER 2

As a gamer diving into STALKER 2, I’ve noticed that shader compilation has been a recurring challenge for many of us since the game launched. Contrary to belief, shader compilation is supposed to consume considerable time only during the game’s first boot-up. However, the duration can significantly vary based on your PC’s hardware capabilities. If you’re gaming on a budget rig like me, expect this process to take longer than anticipated. Now, a significant update like today’s might kick off this lengthy process once more.

What’s even more irritating is the series of crashes users have experienced following the recent update. Regrettably, our hands are tied as we only await the development team to fix these problems in upcoming updates.

Problems with loading save files after 1.1 update in STALKER 2

For other gamers, STALKER 2 1.1 patch has brought even worse issues. Some are unable to load their save files as the game crashes to the desktop. This issue was previously noted on Game Pass, Steam, and Xbox, and it now appears to be happening again.

Although we can’t yet confirm if this update specifically caused them, it’s important to mention that after a game or software launch, additional updates sometimes bring about fresh issues. We’ll have to gather more player responses to gain a clearer understanding.

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2024-12-19 17:31