S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Drops Massive Patch 1.5 with New Weapons, Mod Tools & Mutant Looting
GSC Game World has rolled out one of the biggest updates yet for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Patch 1.5, dubbed the “Guns and Looting” update, is now live across all platforms, delivering fresh firepower, mutant looting mechanics, and the highly anticipated Zone Kit — a full suite of official modding tools.
Whether you’re a battle-hardened veteran of the Zone or stepping in for your first radioactive stroll, Patch 1.5 adds new depth, danger, and creativity to the wasteland experience.
🔫 New Weapons: Three-Line Rifle & Kora Pistol
Patch 1.5 introduces two new weapons to help you survive the perils of the Zone:
- Three-Line Rifle: A precision bolt-action sniper rifle perfect for long-range takedowns. Lightweight and deadly, it’s tailor-made for sharpshooters.
- Kora Pistol: A clunky yet brutal sidearm that trades speed for power. Bonus points if you uncover the rare Night Stalker variant — a collector’s dream with serious bite.
💀 Mutant Looting Mechanics
For the first time in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, players can now harvest parts from defeated mutants. Snag tentacles, tusks, eyes, and more from creatures like bloodsuckers and fleshes.
Sell your grotesque treasures for coupons, but don’t skip a visit to Malachite to learn how to extract these parts properly. A whole new level of immersion (and economy) has arrived.
🛠️ Zone Kit: Official Modding Tools Are Here
Modders rejoice! The long-awaited Zone Kit is available now via the Epic Games Store. With it, players can:
- Create and modify animations, weapons, anomalies, mechanics, and more.
- Adjust difficulty or reshape gameplay to suit your personal vision.
- Share mods easily via mod.io or Steam Workshop, depending on your platform.
This is Phase One of mod support, with even more tools and features promised in future updates. Whether you’re crafting chaos or adding lore-rich content, the Zone Kit opens the floodgates for creativity.
🌪️ New Features & Quality of Life Enhancements
Patch 1.5 also brings a range of improvements and additions to enhance the overall gameplay experience:
- Electric Water Tornado anomaly – new environmental threat
- New vehicle models scattered across the Zone
- Expanded stash window for better inventory management
- Distinct ammo icons for easier navigation
- Reload Renewal – resume interrupted reloads seamlessly
- Ukrainian lipsync added to all non-pre-rendered cutscenes
💸 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Steam Summer Sale Begins June 26
To celebrate the patch, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available at 30% off during the Steam Summer Sale, while S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Enhanced Edition gets a 15% discount.
Don’t miss this chance to dive into the Zone or gift the experience to a fellow stalker.
🎗️ A Game Built in War, A Studio Supporting Its Homeland
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 continues to be a symbol of artistic resilience. Developed during Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, GSC Game World remains dedicated to supporting their country. Players who want to help can donate to Ukraine’s official fundraising platform:
🔗 United24
