STALKER 2 Update: Patch 1.3.1 Focuses on Bug Fixes
STALKER 2 continues to receive updates! GSC Game World released a new patch yesterday, showing their commitment to improving the game despite facing numerous challenges. Since its launch last November, STALKER 2 has received several major updates and continues to get smaller fixes. This latest update, Patch 1.3.1, is smaller in scale but brings a range of important fixes to improve the player experience.
# STALKER 2 Update Patch 1.3.1 Released
Like previous updates, Patch 1.3.1 includes fixes for both main and side quests. There are also minor tweaks to the AI, but the primary focus of this patch is resolving bugs related to quests and overall game stability.
# STALKER 2 Patch 1.3.1 Targets Quest Bugs
The latest STALKER 2 update primarily addresses bugs occurring in quests.
Technical Fixes in STALKER 2 Patch 1.3.1:
* Fixed an issue preventing NPCs from returning to their quest locations after an Emission event.
* Resolved a bug causing a repeating sound effect every 10 seconds after entering the Ribs anomaly.
* Fixed a bug preventing players from disabling the crosshair in the settings.
* Addressed an issue causing a delay when transferring items to the item stash in Malachite.
* Made adjustments to the 3D spatial positioning of voiceovers, fixing an issue where players using in-ear headphones would only hear audio from one side.
* Fixed “Tonla” Exception\_Access\_Violation errors and crashes.
You can find a full list of main and side quest fixes [here].
# Previous Updates and Ongoing Development
GSC Game World recently released Patch 1.3.0, a larger update containing over 1200 fixes and adjustments. This update included significant A-Life improvements, particularly focusing on mutant AI behavior. While frequent updates are bringing STALKER 2 closer to its final form, there’s still a long way to go. The total size of the updates has already exceeded 300 GB!
Considering the game initially requires 155 GB of storage space, players who consistently update STALKER 2 have essentially downloaded the game twice more in patches. While PC gamers are accustomed to updates, this has started to impact the game’s Steam reviews. Recent reviews are “Mixed” with 69% positive feedback, while the overall Steam rating remains “Very Positive” with an 82% positive average.
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