S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has disclosed its development roadmap for Q2 2025, featuring substantial improvements to modding capabilities, A-Life system refinements, and additional enhancements. Below we detail the planned upgrades coming to this highly anticipated title.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Q2 2025 Development Plan
Quarterly Update Schedule
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 developers at GSC Gameworld have announced a structured quarterly update system following their April 14 roadmap reveal.
The development team will implement a three-month update cycle, providing comprehensive patch notes detailing all implemented changes and new features.
Building upon Q1's major fixes and optimizations, these updates will address player feedback with several key improvements:
- Beta version of Mod SDK Kit
- A-Life and AI system upgrades
- Mutant loot system implementation
- Shader compilation skip option
- Expanded player inventory capacity
- Ultrawide monitor support
- Two additional weapons
- Performance optimizations and bug fixes
- Next-gen updates for original STALKER trilogy
Mod Support and AI Enhancements
The development team highlights two major focus areas:
Modding Tools: GSC Gameworld will conduct closed beta testing with select mod creators prior to releasing the Mod SDK Kit publicly. Planned integration with Mod.io and Steam Workshop will streamline community content creation.
A-Life System: Following massive AI improvements in December's 110GB update, the team will introduce persistent world improvements and enhanced combat AI featuring better tactical movement and grenade usage.
Additional updates include:
- Advanced mutant behaviors including corpse consumption
- New loot system specific to mutant encounters
- Quality-of-life improvements like shader compilation skipping
- Increased storage capacity and ultrawide display support
- Two new firearms slated for addition
The roadmap also confirms upcoming next-gen upgrades for the original STALKER trilogy titles. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is currently available on Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms.
