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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
☢️ Patch 1.5.3 is here to stop unintended NPC tricks!
Aug 18, 2025 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
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⚠️No official known issue detectedBased on the official notes Buffs & Bugs could identify.
👥Waiting on players0% better · 0% worse
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Mac issue signals
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0OnlineNo strong signal
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