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Stalker 2 has faction wars now: Enemies 'can expand control over new territories' in its 1.7 jumbo patch that also adds mega-hard mode and makes hiding in bushes meaningful

Freedom vs Duty. No, literally.

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"One mistake, and it's your last" — How STALKER 2 is teaming up with Ukraine emergency services to help protect children from landmines

Ukraine is "one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world," so STALKER 2 dev GSC is working with fire and rescue services to warn teenagers of landmine danger.

Windows Central

STALKER 2's roadmap for the rest of 2025 is revealed — and you won't believe what's coming to the zone

GSC Game World shared a roadmap for what players will see added to STALKER 2 through the rest of 2025, including better performance, new missions, and more.

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STALKER 2 gets an ambitious roadmap update, with large improvements to A-Life coming before the summer

Stalkers in the Zone have reason to celebrate today, as GSC Game World commits to more major updates and free content drops on a quarterly basis.

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STALKER 2's new Patch 1.3 update has arrived with 1,200+ notes, but its biggest problem still isn't fixed

Patch 1.3 has come to STALKER 2, but the update didn't make a balance change the game sorely needs.

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'Massive' Stalker 2 patch adds A-life updates and 1,700 other fixes to GSC's survival shooter, so many you'll need to go a little quest to read them all

"All aspects of the game" tweaked.

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Gaming's Hottest Open-World RPG Is Weird As Hell And That's The Point

'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2' has sold a million copies in 24 hours, and its weird charm is a big part of its success.

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STALKER 2 kicks off special giveaway to fundraise for generators for Ukrainian schools — here's what you can win

GSC Game World, the developer of STALKER 2, has partnered with Ukraine's fundraising platform UNITED24 to raise funds for generators for Ukrainian schools with a special giveaway.

Windows Central

Spirit of the PC 2024: Stalker 2

A PC gaming classic, back and better than ever.

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This 83-year-old Japanese erotic game producer playing Stalker 2 while blasting a cig is an impossibly big mood

Forget Skyrim grandma, meet Stalker grandpa.

PC Gamer

These STALKER 2 screenshots are so drop-dead gorgeous they've got me begging the devs for a Photo Mode, but you can use this mod in the meantime

It's a shame that STALKER 2 doesn't have a Photo Mode, but this modded solution is the next best thing — and it's absolutely fantastic.

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STALKER 2's Patch 1.0.3 update is here and fixes a bug that's been driving people crazy — here are the patch notes

Just a few days after STALKER 2 got its first two post-launch updates, a third patch has been released. Here's what it brings.

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All Stalker 2 endings and how to get each

Unlock all four endings and choose your game's conclusion.

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STALKER 2 mutant types: List of all mutants and how to kill them

There are tons of different mutants in STALKER 2, and fighting each one can be quite a challenge. Follow this guide, though, and you'll have an easier time killing them.

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GSC says STALKER 2 balance updates are in the cards for future patches, so maybe soon we can all stop complaining about tanky mutants

STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has confirmed it's looking into addressing gameplay balance issues, but will focus on fixing A-Life and other bugs first.

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"GSC has sabotaged my save": STALKER 2 player gets hilariously blocked by an NPC who won't get out of a doorway — even after days of waiting

Some of STALKER 2's bugs are pretty serious, but others are silly and amusing to see. This is one of the latter.

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STALKER 2's best easter egg references Call of Duty's most iconic campaign mission

STALKER 2 is full of interesting secrets and easter eggs, and recently, players found this one that references a beloved Call of Duty level.

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"We’ve been following your feedback in all possible forms carefully." STALKER 2: The update patches and bug fixes are coming in fast, with one of the biggest issues on Xbox coming later on.

GSC Game World confirms the first post-launch patch should drop next week, here are the full patch notes.

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5 things STALKER 2 doesn't tell you that rookie stalkers absolutely need to know

STALKER 2 doesn't tell you about these special mechanics and interactions, but knowing about them is incredibly handy. Here's what they are.

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STALKER 2 PSA: Those Journalist stashes are treasure troves of sweet gear, so hunt them down ASAP

You should prioritize finding STALKER 2's Journalist stashes as soon as possible. Here's why.

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The best early game STALKER 2 weapon, armor, and artifact carried me through 30+ hours of playtime — here's where I found them

Looking for the best early game STALKER 2 gear? Don't miss this fantastic weapon, suit of armor, and artifact.

Evening Standard

Stalker 2 review round-up: Is the survival horror game any good?

The new survival horror game is being compared to Cyberpunk 2077, but not in a good way

PC Gamer

I've already played Stalker 2 for 50+ hours, and I promise you'll have a better time if you play with Ukrainian voice acting

Subs > dubs.

GamesRadar

10 STALKER 2 tips to help you survive in the Zone

It's dangerous to go into the Zone, so use our survival tips to stay alive in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl

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STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can

At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.

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