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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Stalkers! Patch 1.7.1 is ready to be downloaded.

Dec 8, 2025 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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Hello, stalkers! 1, we exterminated some pesky anomalies, especially underground ones that were stealing artifacts from the Zone, and returned the missing power lines. Fixed crashes. Thank you very much for your ongoing feedback and support. Comments you write on social media and bug reports you send to the Technical Support Hub help the Zone become a better place with each update. Please, continue sharing your thoughts here on Steam and other socials, and if you see the anomaly that is not

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