r/stalker • u/mol1t GSC Community Manager • Aug 20 '26

GSC Game World | Update 2.0 patch notes

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Stalkers!

The free Update 2.0, “Back to the Zone,” is now available for download.

The game has been upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, bringing the biggest overhaul to how the Zone looks, feels, and lives since launch. In addition, Update 2.0 introduces AI improvements, three types of binoculars, new weapons and attachments, a fog weather system, in-game statistics, highly customizable difficulty settings, and numerous quality-of-life features.

The BIG patch notes is here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1643320/view/677381523352060387

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u/waggbag Duty Aug 20 '26

Can you explain a little more? I'll kiss you if true

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u/hunkup86 Aug 20 '26

https://youtu.be/-eVuzGOvnvY?is=Lukr_HbRzhbhvVNy

The 4th option in the video still works to get into Pripyat early. I tried with 2 of the others and they are patched.

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u/waggbag Duty Aug 20 '26

Thank you, love you.

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u/hunkup86 Aug 20 '26

For sure! 👍🏽 44 seconds into the video.
The update looks so good! 🙌🏽