S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is out on PS5 with DualSense support. The developers claim that the game is much better on all platforms

«The game is now available on PlayStation 5. Along with all the content we released over the year. And these are new weapons, missions, night vision devices, mutant loot, war for territory between factions, and much more. Also with new features available exclusively on PlayStation 5, such as gyroscopic aiming, haptic feedback, improved global illumination and weather effects on PS5 Pro», said the project’s game director, Yevhen Grigorovich.

He added that future updates, improvements, and DLC will be released on PlayStation at the same time as all other platforms.

The PS5 version of STALKER 2 supports:

• Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
• Aiming using gyro sensors.
• Support for speaker, backlight, and controller touchpad.
• Tempest 3D Audio is a next-generation surround sound.
• Full trophy support.

«At the same time, we sincerely invite all our PC and Xbox veterans, as well as those who have not played yet but still hear the call of the Zone. The game has become much better: it runs smoother, looks good even on modest computers and feels great on the Xbox. We have worked hard on optimization so that the Zone is truly alive on any platform,» noted Grigorovich.

Along with the PlayStation 5 release, update 1.7 was released and is now available on all platforms. The main innovations:

• A-Life major update. NPCs and mutants are now actively fighting for territory and losing control of it. Most points of interest, checkpoints, and locations (except hubs) are in a constant struggle for influence.
• Master difficulty level. A new, super-hard mode that can only be selected at the start of a new game. It features tighter balance, no auto-saves, and disabled manual saves. Progress is only recorded when exiting hubs or at key plot points.
• Redesigned inventory and equipment interface. The redesigned interface reflects the level of protection against the dangers of the Zone. Items and artifacts now have five quality levels instead of three. A separate radiation balance scale has been added for equipped artifacts.
• Stamina and Energy Drink Changes. Three movement speed modes: walk, run, and sprint. Excessive use of energy drinks now causes hand tremors and reduced shooting accuracy.

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