The new update of Stalker 2 reinvents the game with these changes

The next update of Stalker 2 gives a complete turn and reinvents many of the things we know.

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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl continues to evolve and GSC Game World has detailed the new features that will come with the update 1.6, a patch that aims to make the survival experience in the Exclusion Zone more realistic and intense.

The studio has confirmed that the most notable change will be a complete rebalancing of loot, making every chest, drawer, or hidden stash have more valuable and relevant rewards. “We know players want to find something really useful when exploring, and now checking every nook and cranny will be more important than ever“, explained GSC on social media.

What’s coming in STALKER 2’s update 1.6

The patch isn’t just about loot: it will have a direct impact on gameplay and enhance the immersion of the main campaign, side missions, and free exploration of the map. Among the confirmed new features are:

• Immersive Mode, with a minimized interface.

• Redesigned inventory, clearer and more functional.

• New anomalies and weather conditions.

• Improvements to the A-Life system, which controls NPCs and creatures.

• Inclusion of binoculars and night vision.

• New tools for the modding community.

Remember that STALKER 2 is already available on Xbox Series, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and GSC Game World has confirmed that it will also launch on PlayStation 5 by the end of 2025. With update 1.6, the studio aims not only to polish details but also to offer a more vibrant and challenging open world, in line with what fans have been expecting since the game’s announcement.