STALKER 2 Releases Patch 1.1.4 to Address Performance and Stability Issues

The update fixes crashes, memory leaks, and performance degradation while developers promise more improvements soon.

Patch 1.1.4, the first update of 2025 for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, resolves several critical issues including crashes, freezes, and memory leaks.
Key fixes include addressing shader compilation-related crashes, performance drops on long playtime saves, and save loss issues on Xbox.
The update also resolves a random crash caused by UI animations and a memory leak in the Rostok location.
GSC Game World has stated that another major update is planned soon to continue addressing player-reported issues.
The developers remain committed to improving the game, with plans for future updates including official modding tools, multiplayer, and expansions.