Overview

• Patch 1.5 overhauls the A-Life system by simulating all NPCs’ lives independently of player proximity, restoring roaming behaviors and follow-up encounters.
• NPC respawns are relocated further from players and visualization range is extended to reduce pop-in effects and bolster immersion.
• The newly released Zone Kit on Epic Games Store equips players to create and share custom mods, marking phase 1 of GSC’s community-driven development.
• The update adds the Three-Line Rifle, the Kora handgun and the Water Electric Tornado anomaly to diversify combat and exploration.
• Quality-of-life improvements include mutant part looting, an unlockable “Fix all” repair option in the technician’s menu and an expanded player stash interface.