Stalker 2 received a large-scale update 1.2 – 1700 fixes and improvements

Developers S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 released large patch 1.2, which includes over 1700 fixes and improvements for all aspects of the game. Among the key changes are – improved AI, optimization, weapon and mutant balance, and also correction critical bugs and crashes.

The main focus is on Artificial Intelligence (A-Life 2.0) - Now NPCs now properly loot corpses, take better weapons, and can switch to more powerful gear. Fixed issues with shooting accuracy, spread of bullets и penetration through walls.

Optimized performance, eliminated serious memory leaks and freezes, especially during boss fights. Now The game works stably even on complex scenes.

Fixed bugs with mutants - Controllers now have a roar, Pseudodogs spawn ghosts more often, Bloodsuckers spawn less often. Improved NPC animations, mutant behavior и enemy combat tactics.

Also reworked balance - reduced share of exoskeletons for NPCs, increased radiation damage, top weapons are less common early in the game.

Patch 1.2 is now available for download – the developers thank the players for their feedback and continue to work on improving the game.