• Added option to increase A-Life NPC visualisation distance.

• Updated binocular functionality to support the new streaming distances.

• Added Fast travel system with squad leaders.

• Improvements to how anomalies work with new systems, including streaming distance, dead body interactions, and visual improvements for the CNPP arch-anomaly.

Fixed the issue with massive NPCs or mutants spawning at the Rostok location.

Fixed the issue when the NPC had the levitating weapon behind their back.

Fixed the issue with excessive spawn of mercenary NPCs at the Duga location.

Fixed an issue where armed NPCs would aim in unintended directions.

Adjusted NPCs' reaction to the player's melee attack.

Fixed an issue when NPC was able to get stuck while looting the corpse.

Increased internal height of some covers (this should improve AI behavior while using small covers).

Fixed an issue when the Amok Run attack might fail to trigger when initiated out of line of sight.

Fixed an issue where NPCs would not attack the player when not directly looked at.

Fixed an issue where NPCs could get stuck inside the campfires.

Extended the audible range of gunfights based on the streaming distance setting.

Fixed an issue where A-Life NPC and mutants could get stuck mid-air.

Increased the identification range for the binoculars when using the increased A-life streaming distance setting.

Fixed an issue where A-Life NPCs would not stop moving during a dialogue.

Fixed the scope mark at Margach D-12MT with FSR FrameGen.

Fixed the several scopes that have blurry texture when aiming down sights.

Fixed the sound effects during the cutscene in The destructive power of the mind mission.

Fixed the animation of PDA-hiding for Dr.Kryvenko during the A Long Overdue Visit mission.

Fixed the issue when some dead bodies could get stuck in the air during the Dangerous way mission.

Fixed the visible spawn of NPCs during the The destructive power of the mind mission.

Fixed the NPCs spawn after the cutscene during the Moving in the shadows mission.

Adjusted the Scar spawn during the cutscene in Subtle Matter mission.

Fixed the duplication of the Strider's shell during the Hot On The Trail mission.

Adjusted the appearance of subtitles during The price of a miracle mission.

Fixed the issue when the dead NPCs could stuck midair if were spawned outside the player's view.

Fixed the journal objectives behavior during the Dangerous way mission.
Fixed the issue with the gamepad usage on the portable consoles and Steam machine.

Fixed an issue where tooltips for unexplored locations appeared on the map.

Fixed collision issues for the Zulu bossfight area.

Fixed an issue where a section of the dungeon beneath the SIRCAA location would disappear right in front the player's view.

Fixed the performance drops during the To the origins of Freedom mission at the Perimeter Dam location.

Fixed the issue that caused the missing NPCs on the PS5 platform after the update to the 2.0 patch.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Varan was missing during the Deal With The Devil mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Squint was missing during the A Needle In A Haystack mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Scar and his squad could be missing during the The Assault On The Duga mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Sava was missing during the Hot On The Trail mission.

Fixed the issue when the starting missions of DLC could not be started.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when the Shcherba could be missing during the In Search Of Past Glory mission.

Fixed the issue with missing elevator doors during the Law And Order mission.

Fixed the issue where the player could navigate outside the map during the Wishful Thinking mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when the dead body with the quest item could be missing during the Deal With The Devil mission.

Fixed the issue where Warden's guards were located behind the wall during the A Long Overdue Visit mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Doctor Kaimanov could be missing during the An Act Of Mercy mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when the dead body with the key to the basement could be missing during the Chasing Ghosts mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when the dead body with the quest item could be missing during the Deal With The Devil mission.

Fixed the issue where the player could skip a cutscene via fast travel during the Dangerous Liaisons mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when the NPC Zotov could be missing during the Once More Unto The Breach mission.

Fixed the issue when Zulu could die during the fight with Freedom at the CNPP Duty Hub.

Fixed the issue where the sound of gunfire occurring indoors was produced outdoors.

Fixed the issue when NPC Harpoon appears only after combat near the Kurin hub.

Fixed the issue when the Ward NPC did not spawn during the Visions Of Truth mission.

Fixed the issue with Richter's hair during some missions.

Fixed Agatha's hair glowing effect during the cutscene in Wishful Thinking mission.

Fixed an issue where the visual effects of some anomalies would freeze at a distance.

Fixed the lighting of Mavka's hair during the The destructive power of the mind mission.
Fixed Mavka's hair appearance during the cutscene.

Fixed visual issues with hair during the cutscene in In the heart of the Iron Forest mission.

Fixed Lens teleported to the roof of his garage in Zalissya when approaching from a distance.

Fixed the visual issues with Doctor's hair during the cutscene in The Last Wish mission.

Fixed the missing Star NPC for PS5 players during the Dawn Of A New Day mission.

Fixed an issue when corpses could change their positions after loading the saved game.

Fixed the Skif's pistol behavior during the cutscene in Moving in the shadows mission.

Fixed sudden foliage appearance during the end of Moving in the shadows mission.

Fixed the issue when the Strider could be missing for a couple of frames during the cutscene in Subtle Matter mission.

Fixed the issue where the player character could not move after loading save near the wall during the "There and Back Again" mission.

Fixed tracking for the longest kill distance statistic.

Fixed the issue when the emission during the "Behind Seven Seals" mission could suddenly stop.

Fixed quest logic breaking exploit for Fair Deal mission, when the user was able to get to the room before Cleaver spawned there.  

Fixed the visible spawn of the Pseudogiant during the elevator sequence in The price of a miracle mission.

Fixed the visible spawn of Scar and his guards during the cutscene in Subtle Matter mission.

Fixed the issue with overshadowed leaves on Poplar trees.

Fixed the issue when the flare triggered while waking up at the end of The price of a miracle mission.

Fixed the issue where Zen moved to the wrong position and replied with busy topics during Uninvited guests mission.

Fixed performance issues at the Underpass Exit location during the Dangerous way mission.

Fixed an issue where Bandits were unable to return to their positions near Chief's bunker after an emission.

Fixed an issue where the Faraday anomaly rendered on the GPU when inactive.

Fixed the issue when zombies were able to leave the restricted area at the Sawmill location during the Fair deal mission.

Fixed the issue with water drops freezing in the air during movement.

Fixed an issue where many map markers caused a memory leak and map unresponsiveness.

Fixed  typos in the Ukrainian localization.

Fixed the way to skip the water bulb anomaly during the Moving in the shadows mission.

Fixed an issue where the player could receive a stash location for an already looted stash on Master difficulty.
Fixed the issue when Nitro could be missing during the Unexpected Alliance mission.

Fixed the issue where the fight with mutants occurred again after loading a save during the Unexpected alliance mission.
Fixed an issue when dead bodies were spawned and fell on the ground in front of the player's view.

Fixed the issue where foggy weather during the day was too bright.

Fixed the issues with the dead bodies that could spawn right before the player's eyes.

Fixed the bug when Zone's deadliest predator could only be achieved if all mutants were killed in one play session.

Fixed the issue when the sequence with Chekhov could not be started during the To the origins of Freedom mission.

Fixed an issue where Skull's stash was not marked on the map during the Shift Change mission.

Fixed an issue where some artifacts could be spawned under the level geometry.

Fixed the issue when the forced dialogue with bandits was missing during the encounter at Garbage region.

Fixed an issue where the Arch-artifact clock could fall under the texture.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Banzai could be missing on the player's save.

Fixed the issue on PS5 where Max Subbota could be missing during The Lost Boys mission.

Fixed the issue when Lt. Kozymkov spawned in the wrong place during the Dead Frequency mission.

Fixed the issue when enemies could enter the closed room during the Shift Change mission.

Fixed the issue when Shterev was immediately revived when killed before talking to him during the Dead Frequency mission.

Fixed the issue where Zulu could teleport upon returning to the snork cave during the The road to the center of the storm mission.
Fixed an issue with excessive camera shake when Rascal kills Skull during the White Noise mission.
Fixed an issue when NPC was able to fall through level geometry after death during the Dangerous way mission.
Fixed an issue when the Spark squad member sometimes was stuck and struggled to reach the combat area during the The Assault On The Duga mission.

Fixed the issue where the player's equipment was reset during the early or advanced start of DLC.

Fixed the issue where the player could die from emission during the In the heart of the Iron Forest mission.

Fixed an issue where a player could use parkour in the reactor room to reach areas not intended for access, which would block further progression for the Uninvited Guests  mission.
Fixed an issue where NPCs appeared right in front of the player upon entering Zalissya Bar.

Fixed the material of the lab tables in the Azimuth Station control center during the Chasing Ghosts mission.

Fixed the issue where the player could die from bleeding during the cutscene in The road to the center of the storm mission.

Fixed the issue where Zulu's armor was located in the air after loading a save.

Fixed the issue where the player could die from bleeding during the cutscene in Dangerous way mission.

Fixed the issue where the player was unable to trade with Chief after completing the Fair Deal mission.

Fixed the issue when Shterev was dead during the Dead Frequency mission.

Fixed the issue with the emission pausing during The destructive power of the mind and The road to the center of the storm missions.

Fixed the issue where the player was unable to shoot through bushes and tree branches.
Fixed the issue when NPCs were unable to see or shoot the player through mesh fences and barred walls during the To the origins of Freedom mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Solder was missing on the Sphere during the An Invisible Threat mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Kaymanov was missing at the end of the Dark Times mission.

Fixed the issue where Poltergeists could be located behind an invisible collision during the Shadows of the past mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when Shcherba was missing near Dvupalov at the end of the In Search Of Past Glory mission.

Fixed the issue on PS5 when the dead body with the quest item was missing in the Diode's workshop during the The Price Goes Up mission.

Fixed the broken texture of the dashboard model during the Chasing Ghosts mission.

Level Art and Level Design improvements during the To the origins of Freedom mission.

Level Art and Level Design improvements inside the X-16 lab location.

Changed the logic of the Gates access at the Chemical Plant location after the Signal.

Fixed the issue when the Zhuzha's grave could be missing after the A school of life mission.

Fixed the issue when the The destructive power of the mind could not be started.

Fixed the issue when the massive amount of Neutrals could leave the Yaniv hub location on the player's approach.

Fixed the issue when the The road to the center of the storm mission could not be started.

Fixed the issue when the Shadows of the past and To the origins of Freedom missions could not be started.

Fixed the way to skip the centrifuge sequence during the Moving in the shadows mission.

Fixed the issue when the NPC Korshunov could not attack the player character during the Down Below mission.

Fixed the issue when the Pseudogiant was not activating the tripwires during the In the heart of the Iron Forest mission.

Changed the final reward for the Mediator mission.

Fixed the issue when the Territorial war mission could not be started.

Removed the ability to climb on the computers during the bossfight with Zulus.

Fixed the ambush logic during the Mediator mission.

Adjusted the spawn of snorks during the Legends Of The Zone mission.

Level Art and Level design improvements for Generators region.

Level Art and level design improvements for Cooling Tower region.
Level Art and Level design improvements for CNPP region.

Level Art and Level design improvements for Malachite region.

Fixed and issued with an invisible anomaly inside the X18 lab.

Fixed the issue when the emission could start during the The destructive power of the mind mission.

Fixed the issue when the The destructive power of the mind mission could not be started.

Fixed the issue when the Distant Mirage mission could not be started.

Fixed the issue when the player could avoid spawn triggers during the Where hope leads mission.

Fixed the issue where the player could use parkour to skip the part of The forgotten mission.

Fixed the issue where the player could run through the radiation field during the The Last Wish mission.

Fixed the issue when the In the heart of the Iron Forest mission could not be started.

Level Art and Level Design improvements for The road to the center of the storm mission.

Fixed collision issues on the stairs in The price of a miracle mission.

Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck in a building after fast traveling to Zalissya before watching the cutscene.

Level Art and Level Design improvements for The destructive power of the mind mission.

Level Art and Level Design improvements for Gunpowder, sweat, and blood mission locations.

Fixed an issue where DLC and add-ons were not applied during the first launch on SteamOS.

Fixed the issue where GeForce NOW users were unable to launch DLC.

Fixed localization for some texts during the new campaign start.

Adjusted descriptions of some graphical and video settings in the options.

Changed the visual effects for the Flare light anomaly.

Increased the render distance of anomalies based on the Streaming distance settings.

⚠️ WARNINGThe Zone is ever-changing, and a new update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of The Zone Lookout, we recommend you to disable your mods.

If you continue to experience issues, please visit https://support.stalker2.com/for additional troubleshooting steps and assistance.

This update is a special one. We planned it based on the feedback we've heard from you on social media, in forums, and in reviews, and it comes with a broad set of bug fixes on top of the new content. Continue to share it, and together we can make the Zone a better place. And massive thanks for being with the Zone all these years!

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