GSC GameWorld has just released Title Update 1.5.1 for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new patch brings to the table.

Patch 1.5.1 focuses on fixing some issues that plagued the game. It will not improve the game’s overall performance. It will also not reduce the hitches players have been experiencing while exploring its world. So, don’t expect much from it in terms of performance.

This new update fixes an issue when some NPCs didn’t go to shelter in offline mode during Emission. It also fixes an issue when an NPC’s corpse could fly away after killing them with a headshot. There was also an issue that could cause NPC corpses to get misplaced after picking them up for the second time. This has been fixed, too. Plus, the patch fixes an issue when NPCs could get stuck walking in one place.

Patch 1.5.1 fixes two crashes that were causing the game to crash with an EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error. This means the game should now run more smoothly. It also fixes a bug that made the FOV reset to 110 on ultra-wide monitors. The update also stops mutants and NPCs from appearing in areas they shouldn’t. NPCs won’t get stuck together while walking around anymore. Lastly, it fixes a problem where the Windows Scale setting was messing up the game in Fullscreen Borderless and Windowed modes.

Do note that this latest update may not be compatible with the mods we’ve shared. The devs stated that if you experience any performance or stability issues, you should first disable all your mods. So, make sure to keep that in mind.

Like always, Steam will download this patch the next time you launch its client. Below, you can also find its complete changelog.

STALKER 2 Patch 1.5.1 Release Notes

• Fixed an issue when some NPCs didn’t go to shelter in offline mode during Emission.
• Fixed an issue when interacting hints could disappear after save/load.
• Fixed issue when NPC could get stuck walking in one place.
• Fixed an issue where two bandits at Varan’s camp attacked Player without any reason during the King Of The Hill mission.
• Fixed an issue when Player was able to leave X-17 lab via elevator without any way to return during Visions Of Truth mission.
• Fixed an issue when NPC corpses could get misplaced after picking it up for the second time.
• Adjusted position of money and weight indicator icon in Player inventory.
• Fixed an issue when Faust could freeze during his bossfight after his emitter was destroyed during special attack ability.
• Fixed an issue when the context menu was impossible to open twice for the same item in the looting window.
• Fixed an issue when an NPC’s corpse could fly away after killing them with a headshot.
• Fixed 2 EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION crashes.
• Fixed an issue when the The Assault On The Duga mission could be stuck if the player had slept before talking to Scar.
• Fixed an issue when the FOV value automatically resets to 110 on ultra wide monitors.
• Fixed an issue when the A-life mutants and NPCs could be found in the restricted areas (such as Hubs, Main Quest locations, etc.).
• Fixed an issue when the NPC’s left hand could be in an improper position when the NPC holds a pistol.
• Fixed an issue when NPCs could stuck in each other during patrolling.
• Fixed an issue when the Windows Scale option affected the game in the Fullscreen Borderless and Windowed modes.
• Fixed an issue when Scherba could not have a dialog option to receive collars during the In The Name Of Science mission.

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