S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's latest update, version 1.2, is a behemoth, addressing over 1700 reported issues, bugs, and errors. GSC Game World's commitment to comprehensive patching is evident in this massive update.
This significant patch impacts various game facets, including gameplay balance, questlines, the A-Life 2.0 system, and environmental details. Key improvements include:
- Enhanced NPC AI: NPC interactions with corpses and looting behaviors have been significantly improved. Fixes target shooting mechanics and reactions to stealthy players.
- Mutant Behavior Refinements: Several bugs affecting mutant AI have been resolved.
- Weapon Balance Adjustments: Pistol and suppressor balance has been tweaked.
- Story Mode Enhancements: Numerous bugs within the main storyline have been squashed.
- Performance Optimizations: Various errors causing FPS drops have been addressed, leading to improved performance.
- Audio Improvements: Multiple audio enhancements have been implemented.
The complete changelog is available on the game's official website. Be prepared for a lengthy read!