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Stalker 2’s ‘Night of the Hunter’ Update Adds Night Vision and Smarter AI

The patch underscores GSC’s push to refine the game before its PS5 debut in November.

Overview

  • Update 1.6 is out now for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, delivering a substantial feature and balance pass.
  • New night-focused options include night vision goggles, a laser sight and an offset aiming choice.
  • NPC behavior has been reworked for more dynamic encounters, and the loot system has been rebalanced.
  • GSC points to broader upgrades on the way this year, including a planned engine rework.
  • The game arrives on PS5 on November 20 with DualSense features and other platform-specific support.