STALKER 2: Balancing Updates, Cultural Depth, and Survival Challenges Await

GSC Game World has acknowledged player concerns about gameplay balance in STALKER 2, particularly regarding tanky mutants, high repair costs, and a short day/night cycle. While the game has been successful since its release on Xbox and PC, it faces issues with bugs, AI simulation, and performance. The developers are prioritizing bug fixes and performance improvements but plan to address gameplay balance in future updates. Meanwhile, mods are available to adjust gameplay balance and improve performance.