S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl patch notes & updates

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Welcome to The Zone Lookout

Welcome to The Zone Lookout, our first major update after the “Archmajor” 2.0, we fixed most of the annoying anomalies and could also work on bringing something new and exciting to the stalker’s daily life.

Patch 2.0.5 Is Here — Over 200 Fixes ⚒

Stalkers! · We’ve been working on Patch 2.0.5 and are ready to share it with the Zone. Patch 2.0.5 brings lots of fixes, over 200 of them. Let's take a look at what’s changed. · Fixed the issue with the too sensitive left and right sticks on the controllers on the PC platform.

Update 2.0 Back to the Zone - Major Content and Technical Update

Back to the Zone — Update 2.0 is our biggest overhaul to how the Zone looks, feels, and lives since launch.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Cost of Hope Launch Trailer

Only when you realize the Cost of Hope will you find the strength to fight for it. The first major expansion, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, is now available. The expansion launches alongside the free Update 2.

🌻 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope & Update 2.0 — All You Need to Know

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope expansion and the free Back to the Zone — Update 2.0 launch August 20, 2026. Here's everything to know, no spoilers.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Update 2.0 — Back to the Zone

The Zone is changing. Free Update 2.0 "Back to the Zone" arrives on August 20, bringing a new engine version, AI improvements, binoculars, new weapons, fog weather, in-game statistics, customizable difficulty settings, and much more.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — Release Time Map

The time to return to the Zone is almost here. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope launches on August 20 — check the map to find the exact release time for your region. Upon release, the expansion will be available as part of the Ultimate Edition of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.