Stalker 2 update 1.009 (version 1.009.000) is available to download on PS5. According to the official Stalker 2 1.009 patch notes, the latest update fixes an issue where an excessive number of bloodsuckers could spawn near the Old Mill in the Lesser Zone. Additionally, Stalker 2 patch 1.009 also resolves multiple cases where artifacts were unreachable due to placement issues.
Stalker 2 1.009 Patch Notes – December 18, 2025
Gameplay Fixes
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Fixed an issue where an excessive number of bloodsuckers could spawn near the Old Mill in the Lesser Zone.
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Fixed multiple cases where artifacts were unreachable due to placement issues.
Stability Fixes
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Fixed a crash caused by AI behavior under certain conditions.
Recently, Stalker 2 update 1.4 added major AI improvements, combat enhancements, and bug fixes. NPCs use cover more effectively, communicate better in squads, and have finite grenades. Mutants now react more dynamically. Today’s Stalker 2 patch 1.009 will fix a few of these issues.
Download Stalker 2 update 1.009.000 on PlayStation 5.
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