S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl‘s roadmap for the latter half of this yr is now out there, and it consists of adjustments to each the bottom recreation and the Zone Package Modifications Device, as properly as plans for its previously-confirmed launch on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
“Our fundamental mission within the close to future is upgrading the sport to Unreal Engine 5.5.4,” GSC Recreation World explained. “This can convey new options and instruments to make the Zone a good higher place, however extra importantly — bringing the most recent Unreal Engine 5 optimizations will result in higher stability and efficiency.”
Nevertheless, by doing this, GSC acknowledges it might “shake up the timing of different updates,” including: “We’re taking this danger — like true stalkers would — and will do our greatest to hit our 2025 objectives.”
Whereas there’s nonetheless no point out of multiplayer — a lot to some gamers’ collective dismay — here is what’s arising later this yr:
Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl’s Replace Roadmap Listing for 2025
- Engein replace to Unreal Engine 5.5.4 (for optimization)
- Numerous night time imaginative and prescient units
- Binoculars
- A-Life Updates:
- Extra A-Life Zone: varied technical enhancements and updates
- NPCs cannot see in the dead of night as good as earlier than
- NPC fight updates
- Mutants fight and stability updates
- New anomalies
- New missions, fron outdated and new associates
- New climate state of affairs
- Grasp problem preset
- Prolonged day/night time cycle
- Stashes loot rework
- Stamina and vitality drinks rework
- Immersive show mode
- Participant gear UI updates
- Extra UI updates and enhancements
- Native save backup restorations
- Additional optimization and “anomalies” fixing
- Zone Package — Part 1 to Part 2
- Audio modding (Wwise)
- Narrative instruments
- Improved compatibility of varied mods that work together with widespread recreation methods
- Ehnhanced Blueprints Modification Help
- Technical Enhancements and Optimization
- Discord vacation occasion
- Extra Stalker Legends of the Zone Enhanced Version enhancements
- Release of Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl on PS5 and PS5 Pro
“Thanks on your continued suggestions and help,” the workforce concluded. “With out your assist, this wouldn’t have been attainable. Thanks!”
“Beneath the technical issues that plague Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl is a novel greatness,” we wrote in our Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl overview, giving it 8/10. “It emerges as a refreshingly brutal shooter that strives to hook you with its unbelievable environment and depart you invested by the tip of this lengthy, arduous journey.” Learn extra on how Stalker 2 has modified the whole lot for the studio amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine right here.
In case you missed it, Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl’s 1.5 Patch is right here, introducing varied tweaks and fixes, however dominating our curiosity — and laborious drives — is the introduction of the 700GB Stalker 2 Zone Package.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as properly as a critic, columnist, and advisor with 15+ years expertise working with a number of the world’s largest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.