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:
I was really surprised to see the update announced – it felt a little early, especially since the trailer was hidden as an unlisted video! PlayStation’s blog broke the news, and then the developers, GSC Game World, acknowledged it themselves with some fun eye emojis, confirming it’s also heading to PC, which is awesome.
This update significantly expands the game by adding a brand-new region, complete with eight quests that should provide many hours of gameplay. Players can also explore seven new locations and meet six new characters. Plus, a new central hub area has been added to the Burnt Forest, offering traders and a place to rest.
Here is an overview of the update, via GSC Game World: