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Back on Friday, we highlighted the first post-launch update for Stalker 2 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's actually received another one since then - Patch 1.0.2, which went live on Saturday with a few extra fixes. There's nothing too crazy in here, but we'll throw the patch notes...

We all know by now that Stalker 2 has some things to address before the game reaches its full potential - and developer GSC Game World is now officially on that path. Stalker 2 update 1.01 is out today on Xbox and PC, and the team has just detailed its full patch notes. Stalker 2 patch 1.01...

We've had our issues with the launch version of Stalker 2, as our recent 4/10 review made clear. However, we know the long-term way of things with these games, and are in no doubt that GSC Game World has got big plans for the future of this enormous and atmospheric experience. For now though...

It's safe to say that Stalker 2's reviews have been quite varied so far - we went with a lower score of 4/10 due to a litany of bugs, glitches and game breaking issues experienced during our review time, but plenty of other critics went higher. This has led to a somewhat middling Metacritic...

Microsoft, and the Xbox Game Pass team, has done its fair share of marketing when it comes to putting Stalker 2 in the public eye - but it doesn't seem to have had too much of an effect on traditional game sales, even this close to release. Just two days after it hit physical and digital store...

Stalker 2's open world always has plenty of chaos to throw at you, but some of its more formidable foes are basically invisible when you first engage with them. Yep, the game's 'Poltergeist' and 'Bloodsucker' enemies come in various invisible forms, but they can be beaten with the right...

It's no secret at this point that Stalker 2 has shipped with a large number of bugs across Xbox and PC, and one of the issues that we've seen discussed a lot so far relates to "stick drift" when using a controller. If you're running into this issue, where it feels like the camera is moving...

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl launches today on PC and Xbox systems, and while critics are generally pretty positive on the survival shooter, it appears to have some technical rough edges. Of course, modern game development means that some or all of these issues will be fixed with post-launch...

Stalker 2 is officially landing on Xbox Series X and S today, and we have a few performance options and Xbox settings worth going over here to get the best out of your experience. First off, let's talk gameplay modes. On Xbox Series X we have a 30FPS Quality mode and a 60FPS Performance mode...

Stalker 2 hits Xbox Game Pass today, and while this marks the series' first day one launch on console, the game's controller settings do feel a little finicky out of the box. So, we've spent a good few hours playing around with how Stalker 2 controls on Xbox, and we have some recommended...

Here at Pure Xbox HQ, we need a little longer putting together our official review for Stalker 2, but there are a bunch of early impressions now available as the review embargo lifts for this Xbox Game Pass title. So, we've gathered up some of these early reviews to show you what folks think of...

If you thought you were ready for Stalker 2, you might want to double-check because multiple Xbox Series X|S users are now reporting a new patch has been rolled out. Yes, we're talking about a completely new one! Following yesterday's update which was around 139GB, this latest update is...

After a bunch of delays, Stalker 2 is turning out to be one of the most anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles for the end of 2024 - and the good news is that its release date is right around the corner! So, ahead of that launch, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about Stalker 2...

It's official, folks, we're less than a week away from Stalker 2 hitting Xbox Game Pass - and Microsoft's gaming boss thinks that the open-world shooter could be a real GOTY contender in 2024. Speaking with Game File, Phil Spencer was asked about the upcoming title and its development troubles...

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, set to release on November 20, 2024, for PC and Xbox Series X/S, showcases an impressive array of weapons and customization options. Here are the key details: 1. Weapon Variety: - The game features 35 different weapons, including pistols, submachine guns...

The developers of Stalker 2, GSC Game World, have confirmed that the game will include mod support for Xbox Series X|S. This announcement is significant as it marks the first time mod support will be available on consoles for the Stalker series, traditionally a PC-centric franchise. The...

Overview: "STALKER: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy" is a collection of first-person shooter games set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the Chernobyl disaster. The trilogy includes "STALKER: Shadow of Chornobyl," "STALKER: Clear Sky," and "STALKER: Call of Pripyat." These games are known for...

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GSC Game World has announced that STALKER: Legend of the Zone Trilogy will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 31st October 2024. This release date may come as a slight surprise if you've had this one on your wishlist, as the initial announcement earmarked the game for a November release...