GSC Game World, the developer behind Stalker 2, has clarified the status of the game’s highly anticipated AI system, A-Life 2.0. They have shared reasons for the removal of references to this system from the Steam page for Stalker 2 and why it appears to be experiencing issues at present.
In Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, weapons play a crucial role in your adventure, serving as the primary method for enhancing your character’s status throughout the game. The game presents a challenging experience, requiring you to effectively manage your resources, Coupons, and weapons to maintain them in optimal condition as you explore the Zone. Unlike many games, you won’t earn XP; instead, you’ll need to acquire better equipment to level up, rather than developing skills through a tree or improving stats gradually over time.
Don’t listen to the haters: the Zone in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a fun place!
The reception for Stalker 2’s release has been quite diverse, ranging from exceptionally positive critiques, such as ours, to extremely unfavorable ones. Despite some impressive reviews and intriguing aspects, the game has faced significant backlash due to technical glitches, storyline flaws, and most notably, a malfunctioning A-Life system that was heavily promoted prior to its launch. This problematic A-Life feature seems to be the main source of controversy among critics and players alike.
The release of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl might have had more problems than anticipated by the developers, but it’s nearly incredible that it was able to come out given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Now, Russian media outlets are attempting to disseminate a baseless allegation that Stalker 2 secretly enlists players to join the Ukrainian military and combat the Russian invasion.
In Stalker 2, there are numerous additional missions, several of which offer optional goals. Finishing these optional tasks usually makes the main objectives more manageable, with the Just Business mission serving as a fine illustration. Assisting Non-Player Characters (NPCs) in Stalker 2 is almost always beneficial, and this mission is no exception. Here, we’ll walk you through starting the Just Business side quest and provide a step-by-step guide to help you complete it successfully.