Stalker 2’s ‘Night of the Hunter’ Update Adds Night Vision and Smarter AI

Overview

• Update 1.6 is out now for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, delivering a substantial feature and balance pass.
• New night-focused options include night vision goggles, a laser sight and an offset aiming choice.
• NPC behavior has been reworked for more dynamic encounters, and the loot system has been rebalanced.
• GSC points to broader upgrades on the way this year, including a planned engine rework.
• The game arrives on PS5 on November 20 with DualSense features and other platform-specific support.