STALKER 2 Update 1.4.2 Released on May 29 Brings a Short List of Fixes

Key Takeaways

  • The update includes balance adjustments to armor piercing multipliers, specifically lowering the multiplier for 9×18 ammo.
  • The patch fixes camera movement sensitivity issues on low framerate when using gamepads.
  • Several gameplay issues have been resolved, including mutant behavior, item duplication, and quest progression blockers in missions like ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ ‘The Last Step,’ ‘The Boundary,’ and ‘Once More Unto The Breach.’

On May 29th, GSC Game World rolled out STALKER 2 update version 1.4.2 across both Xbox and PC platforms. This update brings a series of improvements, notably fine-tuning the armor penetration multipliers for better game balance.

Instead of the studio typically issuing patches just for technical adjustments, this particular patch addresses numerous gameplay problems, as detailed in the accompanying notes.

Patch Notes for STALKER 2’s May 30 Update

Here’s what’s new per GSC Game World:

  • Balance changes: lowered armor piercing multiplier for 9×18 ammo.
  • Fixed an issue where camera movement sensitivity was too low on low framerate when using gamepads as input devices.
  • Fixed an issue where mutants were shaking and twitching erratically when investigating a threat.
  • Fixed an issue where consumable items were duplicated in quick slots, and appeared as available, despite not being present in Player’s inventory.
  • Fixed an issue where radiocall with Strelok was not triggered and next objective didn’t trigger if Player hadn’t killed all Wardens at TCS location during Dangerous Liaisons mission.
  • Fixed an issue where Scar could get stuck playing confused animation after killing him during bossfight in The Last Step mission.
  • Fixed an issue where Sanya Ocheret could start a combat with stalkers in his squad during The Boundary mission.
  • Fixed an issue where doors to Duga’s underground tunnel and Location D could be locked on user saves during Once More Unto The Breach mission.

Anticipate a larger STALKER 2 update coming out in June, and as soon as we get more details, we’ll share them here on our website.

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2025-05-29 21:03