STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyllaunched with a lot of quirky issues, and oneplayer has shared a bug where their weapon is mysteriously swapped out for a new gun - and they’re not the only one to experience this. Numerous bug issues since its launch, including some glaring issues with A-Life, have seenSTALKER 2under some scrutiny after its 14 years of development. But despite not quite running perfectly, the game has still sold over 1 million copies, all while offering an experience that’s been very much worth players waiting.
Heading to Reddit to share their bewildering experience inSTALKER 2, userSkankhunt-XLIIposted a strange clip of their gun randomly being replaced with a new weapon while exploring the Zone. Quite evidently showing off their confusion as they pause to inspect the new weapon inside their hands, the player is seemingly unsure of what occurred, coming online to ask:“Did anyone else experience this?“With their own now put inside their inventory rather than being held,this random gun seemingly appears from nowhere.
Players Encounter Strange Gun Switching Bug In STALKER 2
Mysterious Gun Swaps In Player’s Inventory Seemingly Without Reason
Players in the comments have shared similar experiences, expressing the OP isn’t alone in encountering this bizarre bug in their gameplay. UserInner_Ad_7734even gives an explanation as to what may be occurring, writing:“This happens when an enemy spawns near you, instead of the enemy equipping the gun the game equips it to the player.'“While this isn’t confirmed information, it does seem likely that the game has somehow confused entities and given players the item incorrectly.
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Despite its many years in development, there’s been reports of a fewbugs inSTALKER 2impacting players' experiences. Developer GSC Game World has been hard at work since the game’s release in November, ensuring that patches and fixes have been implemented. Today, December 19, saw the release of the newPatch 1.1, which has hopefully already resolved issues like the one reported on Reddit.
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While it’s never ideal for a game to have bugs, theGSC Game World team has been incredibly on itwith fixing issues from the get-go. Through masses of patches and fixes already released and addressing plenty of the game’s biggest issues,players can tell the team here are genuinely passionate about the game they’ve crafted.It may take a little longer for the larger issue of A-Life to be fixed too, but the hard-working team continues to broadcast their dedication to resolving all issues.
There’s also something a little bit hilarious to be found in player’s terming bugs to be “anomalies”, referencing the in-game effects the Zone can cause as though they’re an intended quirk experienced because of the radiation. With fans rallying in support of the game regardless and clearly still enjoying their time with it,STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylcontinues to be a hit success. With such clear attentiveness and an incredible game beneath the bugs, GSC Game World have shown what should be done for a truly great game release.
