GSC Game World, developers of the pretty great STALKER 2 have revealed a sizeable patch for the game, which brings with it some quality of life improvements and bug fixes. They’re not stopping there, however, and have revealed a roadmap for the game as they drive to improve the product and make STALKER 2 “the game we imagined – and you deserve.“
Stalkers!
— S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) April 14, 2025
Since launch, we’ve been digging into your feedback and aligning it with our own plans and vision for improving and enhancing the gameplay experience. Q1 was all about tackling the big issues — two major updates and multiple hotfixes rolled out, building on last… pic.twitter.com/NrL4yG0ucc
Writing via the games social media account on X (Formerly Twitter), they shared an image of the update and a post, saying, “Stalkers! Since launch, we’ve been digging into your feedback and aligning it with our own plans and vision for improving and enhancing the gameplay experience. Q1 was all about tackling the big issues — two major updates and multiple hotfixes rolled out, building on last year’s patches. The Zone is evolving and will continue to.”
“Throughout the year, we will be delivering updates and hotfixes dedicated to making the game better in every aspect. With proper planning, double testing (internal and closed beta for big updates) of all features and fixes, and your feedback, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will become the game we imagined — and you deserve. To keep things clear and on track, we’re breaking the roadmap down into quarterly updates.
Every three months, you’ll get the full scoop on what’s coming. Patch notes will confirm when it’s live in-game. As always, we welcome you in the comments to share your thoughts and ideas. We follow them closely, as your feedback is one of the pillars that drives the future of the Zone. See you in the Zone!“
Beyond QoL and big fixes, the team are targeting releasing a ModKit with Steam Workshop integration, ultra-wide support, new guns and mutant loot.
Our reviews editor Jesse thoroughly enjoyed STALKER 2 when it released on to Xbox Game Pass in November of last year, saying “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is everything fans of the franchise could have ever dreamed of. Twelve years after the last entry GSC Game World has overcome adversity and created something special. It will not be for everyone, but it is on Game Pass on Cloud, Console, and PC, so why not give it a go. The Zone is calling and I cannot wait to answer it once again.”
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