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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Update 1.7 Expedition
Nov 17, 2025 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
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R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, glad you are back and ready to see all the new shiny toys the Zone got. Let’s go through the changes, starting from the Highlights.
☢️ HighlightsFixes and improvements to the A-Life systemMaster Difficulty & Expedition Mode (This difficulty level can only be selected at the beginning of the game)NPC Vision & Combat UpdateInventory & Equipment Stats UpdateStamina and sprint reworkNew anomaliesController aim improvementsImmersive ModeLight Rainy weather scenarioSD Cards with coupons ⚠️ WARNING The Zone is ever-changing, and a new Update can shift Her structure.
If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. 7, we recommend you to disable your mods. com/games/1643320/partnerevents/edit/525346350588494399⚔️ AI and CombatNumerous fixes and improvements to the A-Life system, so now factions can expand control over new territories. This means they may also lose control over their lands if they fail to defend them.
Various points of interest, checkpoints, locations (but not hubs) are in contest between different NPCs and… mutants! 7, enemies have real problems detecting you in tall grass or reeds, and are much less accurate when shooting through the bushes. Swamp shootouts will feel fair at last! You can
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