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

Stalker 2's imminent free update aims to make the sequel more atmospheric and less relentlessly hostile: 'The Zone isn't one constant gunfight'

Aug 15, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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com/uk/stalker-2/"> Stalker 2</a> was a true sequel to 2007's survivalist FPS in that it was as broken as it was brilliant. GSC Game World succeeded in delivering the seamless open world it has spent two decades striving toward, but players' exploration of Chornobyl's exclusion zone was hindered by bugs, broken quests, and more performance issues than a drunk orchestra... </a>

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