[p]When a new patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is released, certain game file modifications may lead to compatibility issues, crashes, or unexpected behavior. Below is a breakdown of modifications that can cause problems after updates.[/p][olist]
[p]Files that were added or installed to \\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl\\Stalker2\\Content\\Paks\\~mods folder
[p]Changes to the original game files — whether manually edited, downloaded from third-party sites (e.g., Nexus Mods), or altered via third-party tools — can conflict with new patches. This includes use of:[/p][/*][/olist]
[p]UE4SS[/p][/*]
[p]SimpleModLoader[/p][/*]
[p]Fmodel[/p][/*]
[p]UnrealPak[/p][/*]
[p]UAssetGUI[/p][/*]
[p]GIMP or similar asset editors[/p][/*]
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40721482/c91d38ccc570ff7e7e22e4be0730b8aafc1f9232.jpg"][/img][/p][p]While not traditionally viewed as “mods,” the following user-side changes can also result in issues post-update and can cause potential issues:[/p][p][/p][p]1. Any changes to configuration files (especially GameUserSettings.ini)[/p][p]These are usually located at: \\AppData\\Local\\Stalker2\\Saved\\Config\\Windows[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40721482/c5179392ea68103e0e49a1f6ea0b8adc52d5267b.png"][/img][/p][p]2. "Optimization" changes by configs, third-party software, and anything that was not released as part of an official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl patch[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40721482/1f537d0fcb6a30f6cc20492b372881239c0b50e4.png"][/img]
3. Use of In-Game Console/Debug Tools [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40721482/a3e40480b8f544689043c88b59fa77971ee535ba.png"][/img][/p]
⚠️ WARNING
[p]The Zone is ever-changing and a new Patch can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know this: they may not withstand the latest shifts. If you have performance or stability issues following the release of a new Patch, we recommend you to disable your mods. If you continue to experience issues, please visit https://support.stalker2.com/hc for additional troubleshooting steps and assistance.[/p]