It didn’t take long; just a few days after fixing numerous mission issues with patch 1.0.2, another patch, 1.0.3, has been released for Stalker 2 this morning to tackle even more mission glitches. Keep in mind that Stalker 2 is quite buggy, so expect multiple fixes like these over time. Also, be prepared for large downloads: today’s update weighs around 20GB.
As a dedicated gamer, I’m excited to share that GSC Game World has rolled out a fresh update for the gripping experience of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms. When Stalker 2 dropped a fortnight ago, it came with its fair share of hiccups that players swiftly spotted. Since then, GSC Game World has been consistently releasing patches to tackle these issues head-on. Today, they’ve continued this trend with another update aimed at making Stalker 2 even smoother than before.
On December 3rd, GSC Game World has unveiled Stalker 2’s newest update, labeled as version 1.0.3. This update addresses memory leak problems, makes adjustments to the controller settings, and incorporates numerous corrections for both main and side missions.
Since its release, Stalker 2 has received generally positive feedback, but it’s evident that the game still falls short of its full potential. One of the main criticisms from players is that the advertised A-Life 2.0 system, which developers hyped up years ago, seems to be lacking in the final product. The absence of information about this system on the game’s Steam page has led some players to suspect that this might be a case of misleading advertising. However, the lead team at GSC Game World, who are a married couple, attribute these issues to unforeseen bugs and communication mishaps.
The Exclusion Zone is a factory for imperfect but powerful things. From crumbling buildings and irradiated soil rise Bloodsuckers that eat up mags the way you eat up rads. The Zone’s mutants may be sun-addled sacks of sinew and teeth, but they’re still standing, defiant in their radioactive glory. Stalker 2 is that same kind of mutant, dramatic and compelling despite its weeping sores and wretchedness. Whether you’re a GAMMA veteran or are picking up a bolt for the first time, the Exclusion Zone is waiting with open arms.
As a gamer, I can’t hide my excitement that Stalker 2 has finally been released! Although I may not be as deeply immersed in the Stalker universe as our esteemed colleague Joshua Wolens (who gave it an 83 in his review), I’ve picked up enough about this game through cultural absorption. The truth is, the Stalker games have a certain rough edge to them – and that’s part of their charm, like how a good whiskey takes on the flavor of its barrel. But in this case, it seems the barrel has a glitch or two halfway through the floor!