GSC says it couldn’t delay Stalker 2 to fix bugs because ‘one more marathon’ might have destroyed the devs: ‘It has some problems, but it’s a game! It’s a game with soul’

Stalker 2 is exceptional, even earning the title of my favorite game this year. As I mentioned in my review, it truly stands out. However, its release was marred by numerous bugs. Remarkably, the development team at GSC Game World has been releasing patches at an incredible speed, and they appear to be addressing these issues effectively. Yet, this situation does lead one to wonder: why didn’t the studio opt for a delay instead?

Stalker 2 Developer Explains Why A-Life 2.0 Was Pulled From The Game’s Description

In just two weeks since Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl hit the shelves, it’s clear that this game is still evolving. The developers at GSC Game World have already rolled out a day-one patch to tackle some ongoing issues, but there’s still one significant feature missing – the A-Life 2.0 system as initially advertised on Steam. To clarify why A-Life 2.0 hasn’t made its way into the game yet and what changes were made to the Steam page, GSC Game World is now sharing some insights.

Stalker 2: How To Get The Weird Bolt Artifact In Tornado Anomaly

One of the amazing things about Stalker 2‘s world is the dynamic weather effects that look and feel realistic. One of these weather phenomena is a giant Tornado Anomaly in the northwest part of the world that’s moving around the shipyard and wreaking havoc in the area. Any player’s first instinct would be to stay away from such a terrifying force of nature, but going into the anomaly and positioning yourself in the right place will reward you with the legendary Weird Bolt artifact in Stalker 2.