GSC Game World has released Patch 1.3.2 for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, focusing on key mission progression fixes and stability improvements. This update aims to address several critical issues that previously prevented players from advancing through certain main story missions and side quests, while also resolving various technical problems that disrupted gameplay. The patch reflects the studio’s continued efforts to refine the game experience and respond to community feedback.
A number of mission-related bugs have been fixed, including problems with inaccessible locations, incorrect quest markers, and inactive characters. Specifically, this update addresses the inability to progress in missions such as Once More unto the Breach, Dawn of a New Day, In Search of Past Glory, and others due to blocked paths, missing NPCs, or broken triggers. In addition, technical adjustments have been made to improve NPC behavior, such as flashlight usage and character positioning outside the player’s view. These changes contribute to a smoother and more immersive journey through the Zone.
STALKER 2 Patch 1.3.2 – Full Patch Notes
Story Missions and Side Quests
- Fixed a door and underground tunnel not opening during Once More unto the Breach.
- Resolved an issue where Powerplug and Star NPCs were found dead in Dawn of a New Day, preventing progression.
- Corrected an inaccurate quest marker for Sgt. Ivaylov during In Search of Past Glory.
- NPC pathfinding in Zalissya during On the Edge has been corrected to ensure progression.
- Dialogue trigger with Prof. Ozersky in A Minor Incident now functions even if Spark NPCs are killed.
- Fixed progression issue in Answers Come at a Price if players looted Chornozem after fleeing Depot.
- Quest marker on Chornozem during Answers Come at a Price now directs to the correct location.
Technical Fixes
- NPCs now properly use flashlights and are more responsive to the player’s presence.
- Fixed an issue where off-screen NPCs could not reach their destinations, which previously blocked mission progress.
- Dialogue with Scar NPC in Visions of Truth now initiates correctly.
- Fixed multiple issues with col. Korshunov during The Last Step, including disappearing or incorrect movement during cutscenes.
- Resolved a crash at the top of Red Fortress during The Last Wish.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is currently available on PC and Xbox Series S|X, with full support for Xbox Game Pass.
