STALKER 2 Releases Second Update in 2 Days

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STALKER 2 Releases Second Update in 2 Days

Key Takeaways

  • STALKER 2 update 1.0.2 is now available, arriving 24 hours after the game’s 1.0.1 patch.
  • This release introduces half a dozen critical fixes for issues blocking progression in certain quests, including one major mid-game story mission.
  • The Steam version of the update is 14.8GB in size, whereas its Xbox counterpart still hasn’t arrived as of the early morning hours ET on November 30, though it’s expected to do so shortly.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that I’ve seen it all – from game-breaking bugs to lackluster updates. However, the rapid-fire patching of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been an unexpected rollercoaster ride. Just when I thought I had finally managed to progress past some of the initial glitches, another update drops!

The latest update for “Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl,” version 1.0.2, can now be downloaded on certain platforms. This is the second patch for “Stalker 2” since its initial release, and it’s also the second one in just two days.

Game developer GSC Game World unexpectedly revealed an early announcement for the initial post-launch update of STALKER 2, which was officially released on Friday, November 29. Given the timing and lack of hints about a future patch, fans didn’t anticipate any updates over the weekend.

Indeed, just as predicted, an update followed suit, emerging around 3 AM ET on November 30. Labeled version 1.0.2, this update may be smaller than the STALKER 2 patch 1.0.1, but its importance is undeniable. The key reason lies in a series of crucial fixes for mid-game quest issues that have been hindering progression. One such notable mission is one that becomes available post players exiting a vast enclosed area – to avoid spoilers, I’ll keep the specific name under wraps.

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STALKER 2 Update 1.0.2 Fixes More Crash Causes

In my gaming world, I’ve been delighted by the 1.0.2 patch that not only rectified several quest issues but also tackled more instances causing the “EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION” crash. This type of glitch, which stems from the game accessing memory it shouldn’t, has been a hot topic among STALKER 2 gamers lately. The 1.0.1 update already improved some scenarios leading to these crashes, but we’ll see if this latest patch puts an end to them entirely.

Update 1.0.2 for the game “STALKER 2” is approximately 14.8GB in size on Steam. As of 10am ET on November 30, players have reported that the patch has not been released yet on the Microsoft Store and Xbox Store. Interestingly, this happened with the last update as well, which became available on Steam and the Epic Games Store before it was rolled out on Microsoft’s platforms.

The November 30 update signifies GSC’s ongoing work to resolve launch problems with STALKER 2. A significant issue yet to be addressed pertains to the game’s A-Life system, which seems to be malfunctioning, as mobs only appear within a limited area around the player and lack diversity. There’s been some confusion about what A-Life 2.0 is supposed to represent following the game’s release, making it uncertain how much of the current system is glitchy versus not functioning according to player expectations. For instance, delving into the game’s data files, modders haven’t found clear evidence suggesting that the game was intended to simulate NPC activity beyond the player’s immediate surroundings—a characteristic of the original STALKER trilogy that maintained a living world.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 1.0.2 Patch Notes

STALKER 2 spoilers ahead.

  • Fixed an issue when the second wave of Monolith soldiers would not spawn during the “On the Edge” mission, blocking further progression.
  • Fixed the issue when Richter could be found dead during the “A Minor Incident” mission, blocking further progression.
  • The fixed issue was a player could get stuck after installing the fuse in the Wild Island area if they got the Emitter from Faust’s Cell first during the “Just Like the Good Old Days” mission, blocking further progression.
  • The fixed issue was when a player could not successfully complete the “All That is Left” mission while exploring the Chemical Plant region.
  • Fixed issue when quest enemies could spawn in unreachable areas for a player during the “Down Below” mission, blocking further progression.
  • Fixed an issue when Scar could be missing during the “Visions of Truth” mission.
  • A few more EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION errors are fixed.

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2024-11-30 18:54