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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is releasing a major free update called 'Stories Untold' on December 16th, adding hours of new quests, locations, characters, and a unique weapon, enhancing the game's storyline and gameplay experience across all platforms.
Stalker 2's 'Stories Untold' update releases on December 16th, adding eight new quests involving mysterious radio signals, a new hub in the Burnt Forest, and a new suppressed rifle, enhancing gameplay with new locations, characters, and choices.
GSC Game World issued a DMCA takedown against the co-op survival horror game Misery, claiming copyright infringement, which led to the game's removal from Steam. The Misery developer denied copying from Stalker 2 and argued the game is a distinct, original work, though some evidence suggests asset similarities. The developer apologized for offensive comments made in private, and the situation highlights tensions between small developers and large studios over intellectual property.
Xbox Game Pass is adding Black Ops 7 and other titles in November, but some notable games like Stalker 2 and Frostpunk are leaving the service, prompting players to consider purchasing those titles if they want to keep them.
Microsoft announced that five games, including Stalker 2 and Frostpunk, will leave Xbox Game Pass on November 15th, offering players a last chance to play these titles via the subscription service.
A Florida gaming convention was poorly managed and poorly received, with attendees calling it a scam, but it featured camels to pet. Meanwhile, Battlefield 6 will have larger maps, Blizzard's development team has unionized, Stalker 2 is upgrading to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, and a new version of GTA Trilogy may be released on Switch. The article also includes various gaming news and interviews.
GSC Game World has released a major 1.5 update for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, fixing the long-broken A-Life NPC simulation system, adding new features like water electric tornadoes and new weapons, and launching official modding tools that require around 700GB of space, all aimed at enhancing the game's realism and modding capabilities.
GSC Game World released a massive 700 GB modding kit for Stalker 2 on PC, allowing players to customize and create new content, but it requires a significant amount of hard drive space, around 659 GB, highlighting the game's ongoing updates and improvements since its rocky launch.
Stalker 2 has received a major update that fixes its A-Life NPC simulation system, making it work as intended, along with new weapons, anomalies, mod support, and various quality-of-life improvements, enhancing the game's immersion and gameplay experience.
The release of "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl," a Ukrainian-developed video game, has become a cultural phenomenon in Ukraine, especially among soldiers who find solace and national pride in playing it. The game, set in a fictionalized Chornobyl exclusion zone, resonates deeply with Ukrainian fighters, offering a virtual escape from the realities of war while honoring those who defend the country. Despite technical challenges and delays due to the ongoing conflict, the game has been embraced as a symbol of resilience and Ukrainian identity.
The announcement of the 2024 Game Awards nominees sparked significant discussion, highlighting surprises like indie game Balatro's nomination for the top award, while notable titles like Dragon Age: The Veilguard were overlooked. Sony and Microsoft are expanding their game streaming efforts, indicating a shift in the gaming industry. Reviews of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D and STALKER 2 suggest promising experiences for fans. The timing of the Game Awards remains controversial, potentially disadvantaging games released near the cut-off date.
Stalker 2 is set to receive its first post-release patch in the coming days, addressing numerous issues such as crashes, progression bugs, and gameplay imbalances on both PC and Xbox. Developer GSC Game World aims to improve the gaming experience by fixing memory allocation failures, quest progression blockers, and NPC behavior, among other issues. The update follows the game's challenging development cycle, including the studio's partial relocation due to the Ukraine conflict, and aims to address the performance issues and bugs noted in early reviews.
Xbox Game Pass users are advised to be cautious with the newly released day one game, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, due to significant performance and technical issues. Despite its popularity, with one million copies sold in 24 hours and a Metacritic score of 78, the game has been criticized for its current state. Users on the Xbox Game Pass Reddit page suggest waiting a few weeks for updates to resolve these issues, especially for those playing on Xbox Series S.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl continues the series' tradition of giving random NPCs amusing and quirky names, adding a humorous touch to the game's otherwise bleak atmosphere. Players often encounter these creatively named characters while looting, with names like Ivan Magnet and Alex the Gherkin providing comic relief amidst the game's intense environment.
Ukraine's "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2" has been released after delays caused by Russia's invasion, becoming a top seller on Steam. Developed by GSC Game World, the game faced challenges like blackouts and staff displacement, leading to a relocation to Prague. The game, set in a fictional Chornobyl exclusion zone, removed Russian voiceovers and is not sold in Russia. The developers faced threats and hacking attempts due to their stance on the war. GSC Game World, founded in Kyiv, is a prominent Ukrainian game developer known for the "Cossacks" series.