S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 leaves Game Pass, although it will receive its largest update so far

Its current update 1.7 "Expedition" will bring new content, deep adjustments and more options for experts.

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Although S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is no longer part of Xbox Game Pass, its studio is moving forward with a significant update that will expand and polish the experience. Version 1.7, dubbed “Expedition”, introduces new mechanics, more atmospheric variety, and changes highly requested by the community.

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Visually, this update adds new anomalies and a new light rain weather scenario, designed to enhance immersion and provide more variety to travels through the Zone. It also introduces an Immersive Mode, created for those seeking to explore Chernobyl with a cleaner presentation and a more realistic approach.

Everything that the 1.7 “Expedition” update of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 brings

Among the new gameplay features, the team has included a Master/Expedition Mode difficulty level, a challenging proposal that adjusts combat and survival for veterans. Additionally, the resistance and sprint systems have been redesigned, so that each movement has more weight during incursions into the Zone.

The update also incorporates quality of life improvements, with corrections to enemy and faction behavior to make interactions more coherent and dynamic. According to the studio, this review aims to make the Zone feel more alive and less predictable.

Although it’s no longer available on Game Pass, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 continues to expand with an update that promises to strengthen the overall experience and provide reasons to return to the Zone with a more complete adventure.