STALKER 2 patch 2.1 expands A-Life NPC simulation radius

Update 2.1 for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl expands the A-Life NPC simulation bubble and makes distant firefights audible from further away. Testing on an RTX 4060 at 1080p showed framerate dipping from 93 to 91 fps on maximum settings. The patch also lets players tag along with roaming stalkers as mobile fast-travel points.

• Patch 2.1 expands A-Life NPC visualisation distance and gunfight audio range
• RTX 4060 at 1080p dropped from 93 to 91 fps on max settings
• Devs warn of possible quest instability and crashes at higher settings
• Players can now follow patrolling stalkers as fast-travel points