S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's latest update, version 1.2, is a behemoth of bug fixes, addressing over 1,700 reported issues. This comprehensive patch tackles numerous aspects of the game, resulting in significant improvements across the board.
Key improvements include enhanced NPC behavior, particularly concerning corpse interaction and looting. NPC shooting mechanics and reactions to stealth have also received substantial attention. Mutant behavior has been refined with several bug fixes implemented. Balance adjustments have been made to pistols and suppressors. Story mode has undergone a significant bug-fixing overhaul, and optimization improvements target various errors and FPS drops. Finally, several audio enhancements have been included.
The complete changelog is extensive and can be found on the game's official website. Expect a substantial time investment to fully review all the changes.