Stalker 2 has been enjoyable jank, but it's also getting rapidly fixed

"Stalker 2 had big performance issues and game-breaking bugs, along with balance and difficulty spike issues. Some things that seem 'wrong' in the game are just going to stay that way."

"In porting Stalker 2 to Unreal Engine 5, the developer faced a challenge in getting this global AI management system working, but it's showing its weird self again."

"With the latest patch, the weirdly engaging feel that the world goes on without you returns. There will be more NPCs visible, NPCs out of range will pursue their 'goals', and a more diverse experience is promised."

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