STALKER 2 will receive patch 1.7 before the transition to Unreal Engine 5.5.4

Studio GSC Game World shared new plans for support and development S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylAs reported on the project's official Discord channel, the developers are primarily focused on preparations. the 1.7 update, and only then plan the implementation new version of the engine Unreal Engine 5.5.4.

Details for patch 1.7 are currently under wraps. However, according to available information, this update will differ significantly from version 1.6: while the previous update included a number of new features and content, The upcoming patch will focus on balancing and bug fixes.This could involve fine-tuning the gameplay and improving technical stability, especially in anticipation of the console version's release.

Log out Patch 1.7 is expected before the end of 2025., and according to players, the most likely date is November 20 - the anniversary of the release of the full version of the game and the release on PlayStation 5This could be a landmark event and secure a stable version of the project on all current platforms.

Concerning transition to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, the team emphasizes: the release of patch 1.7 does not mean the immediate migration of the game to the new engine. Rather, The engine redesign will be implemented in early 2026., presumably in February or March. It has also been confirmed that development is underway in parallel first story expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.