A new Stalker 2 replace is out now, and in line with the patch notes, it prevents prevents sport crashes, shader compilation points, and reminiscence leaks. Developer GSC Recreation World claims the patch fixes probably the most essential issues based mostly on participant suggestions.
Briefly, the patch stops freezes and crashes associated to shader compilation points. It fixes a reminiscence leak drawback within the Rostok location, prevents save loss on Xbox, and corrects UI animations that precipitated different crashes. Moreover, saves with lengthy playtimes will now not have efficiency drops when gamers purpose and hearth weapons.
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We’re lastly again with one other replace — patch 1.1.4 is already obtainable on your PCs and consoles. We took time to guage the state of affairs and prioritize our upcoming steps. This replace is the primary of the 12 months, and we shall be releasing one other main replace… pic.twitter.com/dtvo3ux3qJ— S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) January 27, 2025
GSC Recreation World acknowledged that the shader compilation crashes have been the toughest drawback to resolve. It’s encouraging gamers to achieve out through (*2*) in the event that they proceed to run into shader compilation points (or another glitches). The developer additionally emphasised that one other main replace is on the way in which quickly.
Very like its predecessor, Stalker 2 launched with a wide range of bugs, glitches, and efficiency points. Nonetheless, the builders didn’t wish to additional delay the sport, first introduced 12 years in the past. Stalker 2’s first main patch fastened over 1,800 bugs and included a revamp of its NPC AI system. The sport, which has change into an emblem of Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion, crashed the Ukrainian web upon launch. Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chernobyl is obtainable on Xbox Sequence X and PC; you too can play it by means of Recreation Move. It was one among GameSpot’s picks for the highest ten video games of the 12 months.
The full patch notes are beneath.
Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chernobyl Patch 1.1.4
- Mounted crashes and freeze on shaders compilation
- Mounted reminiscence leak occurred at Rostok location
- Mounted efficiency degradation when capturing/aiming on saves with lengthy playtime
- Carried out fixes, that ought to clear up the issue inflicting saves to be misplaced on Xbox
- Mounted a random crash associated to UI animations.