S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's substantial 1.2 update addresses a staggering 1700+ reported issues, glitches, and errors. This comprehensive patch significantly improves various game facets, impacting gameplay balance, questlines, the A-Life 2.0 system, and in-game environments.
Key improvements include:
- Enhanced NPC AI: NPC interactions with corpses and looting behaviors have been refined. Shooting mechanics and reactions to stealth have also undergone significant fixes.
- Mutant Behavior Adjustments: Numerous bugs impacting mutant AI have been resolved.
- Weapon Balance Tweaks: Pistol and suppressor balance has been adjusted for improved gameplay.
- Story Mode Enhancements: A large number of bugs within the main storyline have been addressed.
- Performance Optimizations: The update includes fixes targeting various errors and FPS drops, resulting in smoother performance.
- Audio Improvements: Multiple audio enhancements have been implemented.
For a detailed breakdown of all changes, consult the complete changelog on the official game website. Be prepared for an extensive read!