In a swift response to ongoing player feedback, the developers of Stalker 2 have rolled out patch 1.0.3, just days after the previous update. This latest patch, weighing in at a substantial 20GB, aims to further refine the gaming experience by addressing a plethora of mission-related bugs that have been plaguing players.
Enhancements and Fixes
The patch brings a series of significant improvements, including:
- Crashes and Memory Leaks:
- Multiple fixes for ACCESSVIOLATIONERROR.
- Resolutions for LowLevelFatalError crashes.
- Controls Adjustments:
- Mouse smoothing and acceleration have been disabled by default to reduce input lag for PC gamers.
- Updated default mouse sensitivity settings for a more predictable gameplay experience:
- Camera sensitivity set to 25%.
- Aim sensitivity adjusted to 15%.
- Main and Side Missions:
- Resolved an issue where certain enemies could chase players beyond intended boundaries during the In Search of Past Glory mission.
- Fixed a glitch causing essential NPCs to die prematurely in the On the Edge mission.
- Addressed a problem where a monster would despawn too quickly, hindering players from looting its corpse in the In the Name of Science mission.
- Corrected a potential lockout scenario for players in the Dangerous Liaisons mission.
- Fixed an issue where an NPC would become hostile upon detecting a player using stealth in the King of the Hill mission.
- Resolved a despawning issue occurring after a dialogue sequence in the A Heavy Burden mission.
- Fixed NPC despawning issues following the completion of the Legends of the Zone mission.
- AI Improvements:
- Addressed a glitch causing mutant bodies to stretch unnaturally when shot with automatic weapons.
- Fixed an issue where NPCs would block doorways during the Back to the Slag Heap mission.
- Balance Adjustments:
- Resolved issues with vendors not selling specific ammo types.
- Saves:
- Fixed problems related to missing player saves after a hard reboot on PC or Xbox.
As players continue to navigate the challenges of the Zone, this patch represents a commitment to enhancing gameplay and addressing the frustrations that have arisen. For those who have been waiting to dive back into the action, the developers are making strides toward a smoother experience, encouraging players to return and explore the depths of Stalker 2 once again.
