Stalker 2 has improved significantly since its initial release, thanks to several updates, including the recent PlayStation launch and 1.7 patch. While our reviewer, Sam Chandler, found a lot to enjoy even with the initial bugs (you can read his full review here), this article focuses on how the game feels specifically on the PlayStation 5, especially for those who have already spent considerable time playing the PC version.
GSC Game World has released the “Stories Untold” update for STALKER 2, available now on Steam. The update’s main feature is a wealth of new missions that expand the game’s story and deepen players’ understanding of the Zone.
The latest free update for STALKER 2, version 1.008, brings over five hours of new content to console players. This includes new storylines, locations, and gameplay experiences.
A new update for Stories Untold sends players to a previously unexplored western area of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone after receiving a distress signal. GSC Game World announced that this update includes seven new locations, six new characters, and several hours of fresh gameplay.
In total, the free update will include the following:
Xbox fans were disappointed to see STALKER 2 removed from Xbox Game Pass shortly before it launched on PlayStation 5. This frustrated many players, as significant updates released after the removal meant Game Pass subscribers wouldn’t get to experience those improvements. Some jokingly referred to the Game Pass period as an extended early access phase, with a year of updates essentially completing the game, despite it being fully released initially. Regardless, the developers, GSC Game World, are still actively updating and expanding the game, recently announcing a surprise new content update.
Even though STALKER 2 isn’t out for over a year, the developers have been consistently updating and improving it with patches and enhancements to its simulation system, A-Life 2.0. Now, they’re starting to add new content, which is a promising sign that the expansions planned for after the game’s release are on their way.
The update also includes a new feature called ‘hub to create,’ though its purpose isn’t immediately clear. Best of all, it’s free for everyone who owns the game on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.
The new update, called “Stories Untold,” centers around investigating a strange radio signal. This will lead you to explore 7 new locations and complete 8 new quests, offering several hours of gameplay.
The full list of new additions is as follows: