GSC Game World announces a major overhaul for Stalker 2, focusing on a comprehensive upgrade to its Unreal Engine framework. The studio intends to move the game from Unreal Engine 5.1 to version 5.5.4, targeting enhanced stability and performance.

The recent roadmap for Q3 and Q4 2025 indicates that besides the engine upgrade, players can expect additional features including new night vision devices, binoculars, and improvements to existing game mechanics.

“This will bring new features and tools to make the Zone an even better place, but more importantly—bringing the latest Unreal Engine 5 optimizations will lead to better stability and performance.” - GSC Since the original release, Stalker 2 has encountered performance challenges, but the anticipated engine updates aim to address these issues for a smoother gameplay experience.

Fans in the gaming community express excitement about the possibility of these improvements, with many hoping that the updates will resolve lingering performance complaints that have been common since the release.