Modder ZunaSW has made a cool new mod for STALKER 2. This mod adds a brand-new crafting system to the game. STALKER 2 didn’t have crafting before, so it’s great to see fans adding new ways to play and improve it.
Going into more details, Craftable Zone lets you craft lots of different items. But it’s mainly a framework, not a full mod by itself. This means it won’t work alone. You also need to download another mod called Lootable Zone for it to work. Right now, because of how the game is made, you can’t make your own crafting recipes or change the ones that are already there.
Craftable Zone is built to work really well with other mods. When you use it together with Lootable Zone, you get a fun gameplay experience where you don’t have to rely only on traders. Even if you do visit a trader, they might not have the items you need. This makes exploring The Zone more important and more rewarding.
If you liked the crafting system in Anomaly, you’ll probably enjoy this too. It offers a fresh take on collecting and using items in the game. Many of the items will feel familiar, as they are inspired by Anomaly.
Each item in the mod has its own custom icon, made using a render of the item’s 3D model. Most of these items also appear as 3D objects in the game world. That way, you can spot and recognize them while exploring. Some models were already in the game, and others were made from scratch to match the game’s style.
In short, this is a must-have mod for all STALKER 2 fans. So, if you are still playing it, I suggest downloading the mod from this link. As said, you’ll also need Lootable Zone, which you can find here. Make sure to also read the installation guide. And now, let’s hope that GSC GameWorld will add a similar system to the game.
Speaking of STALKER 2, you may also want to try these other mods for it. So, this mod adds a Parkour-like climbing system to the game. Then we have this mod that allows you to fast-travel anywhere on the map.
In December 2024, we shared a mod that let you loot all mutants in STALKER 2. This was a feature from the older STALKER games that was missing at launch. Luckily, GSC GameWorld added it later through an update. So now, you don’t need the mod anymore. Still, it shows how modders were able to bring back features that fans missed.
Another great mod you should try is this one that turns Achievements back on. Normally, the game blocks Achievements if you’re using mods. But with this mod, Achievements will work even when mods are active. So you can still unlock them while enjoying your favorite mods.
You can also download a mod that will remove the inventory carry/weight limit. I’m not a fan of this last mod, but hey, some of you may like it. There is also this mod that adds realistic death animations. Finally, we have a mod that can further improve the game’s graphics. Among other things, it can also enable GTAO. So, if you want to improve STALKER 2’s graphics, you should give it a go.
And there you have it. With these mods, you can greatly enhance your STALKER 2 experience. All hail modders.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
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full crafting is definitely something I felt this game missed. will def check it on the replay.