S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's substantial 1.2 update addresses a staggering 1,700+ issues. GSC Game World's commitment to comprehensive patching is evident in this release, which boasts sweeping improvements across the board.
This massive update tackles numerous aspects of the game, including:
- Enhanced NPC AI: Expect more realistic NPC interactions, particularly concerning corpse handling and looting. Shooting mechanics and reactions to stealth have also undergone significant refinement.
- Improved Mutant Behavior: Several bugs impacting mutant AI have been eradicated.
- Weapon Balance Adjustments: Pistol and suppressor balance has been recalibrated.
- Story Mode Enhancements: A large number of bugs within the main storyline have been resolved.
- Performance Optimizations: Expect smoother gameplay with fixes targeting various errors and FPS drops.
- Audio Refinements: Multiple audio improvements enhance the overall sound experience.
The complete changelog is available on the official game website; exploring its entirety will require a considerable time investment.