Stalker 2’s modding gold rush has always been something to behold, and with plenty of things to fix and customize, it certainly didn’t disappoint. After an initial post-release period full of trying to stop the stuttering, the community has now moved on to improving how tough life in The Zone is, as well as casually playing with time itself.
In case you missed it, while players have been busy delving into GSC Game World’s work for the first time, modders have been busy releasing their own fixes for some launch issues, and the barrage of stuff coming from them doesn’t look like it’ll leisurely down anytime soon.
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It seems that the Stalker modding community currently has an unofficial main goal of improving the gameplay on offer – specifically, giving people the ability to customize some of the more challenging elements of life in The Zone to their own liking.
Mods like Grokitach0′Grok’s bloodsuckers and poltergeists were less resistant‘ and FESilencer ‘Lower mutant healthare becoming more and more popular among those who have just had a less tough time fighting the horrors of Ghame. There is also SnNakeEe Trial on brutally rebalancing healing items if you want to go the other way and have some really, really painful moments.
Meanwhile, if your enemy is that you can’t keep your gun in good condition,Reasonable weapon degradation by Vaxis‘ it might be worth taking a look while another one of FESilencer’s mods, ‘Unlimited equipment upgrades‘, looks like a slightly more cheeky way to give yourself an extra gear advantage.
For those who want a universal mod that redresses balance in various areas, “Grok’s balanced difficulty‘ looks like it’s worth checking out, especially if you’re playing on a veteran level.
There are also three – OK, two plus one, which was deemed obsolete just two days after the game’s release – various modifications that give you a chance to extend your days in the Zone. ‘Longer days (archaic)‘,’Even longer days‘, I ‘Jake’s longer days‘. Yes, the word “longer” sounds strange to me too.
If you’re still not sure whether to give Stalker 2 a chance, be sure to check out our review. We also have a range of guides to assist you survive, such as taking care of your equipment effectively and learning about anomalies.
