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STALKER 2 Roadmap Prioritizes Major Unreal Engine Overhaul Ahead of PS5 Launch

Moving to Unreal Engine 5.5.4 will drive stability improvements, guiding the rollout of late-year content around the planned PS5 release.

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Fresh Stalker 2 roadmap promises major upgrades, loot rework, and a new engine
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Overview

  • The Q3–Q4 2025 roadmap lists gameplay additions including new missions, anomalies, weather scenarios and a Master difficulty preset.
  • A-Life system enhancements will refine NPC and mutant behaviors with improved combat dynamics and extended day/night cycles.
  • Quality-of-life upgrades cover loot and stamina reworks, additional night-vision equipment, UI refinements and an immersive display mode.
  • Zone Kit modding tools will advance to Phase 2 with audio modding integration, narrative creation features and expanded Blueprint support.
  • GSC cautions that the major engine transition may shift the schedule for other features despite targeting many updates for the PS5 port later in 2025.