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Steam News10 May 20263mo ago

Patch v0.7.9.5.3

This one feels a little big to just call a hotfix, so I'm calling it a patch instead because it fixes a whole bunch of issues.

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  • Performance
fixedThis one feels a little big to just call a hotfix, so I'm calling it a patch instead because it fixes a whole bunch of issues. The majority of these are directly thanks to all the bug reports sent in by player Samildannach -- big shoutouts and appreciation!
fixedFixed several issues with Power Plant cave exploration
fixedFixed crashes at the end of certain side job missions
fixedFixed issues with Local Problem side job
fixedFixed crash when ambushed while returning to Esper
fixedLoading into interactive story segments should no longer cause buttons to become unresponsive

The Zone: Stalker Stories changes

fixedThis one feels a little big to just call a hotfix, so I'm calling it a patch instead because it fixes a whole bunch of issues. The majority of these are directly thanks to all the bug reports sent in by player Samildannach -- big shoutouts and appreciation!
fixedFixed several issues with Power Plant cave exploration
fixedFixed crashes at the end of certain side job missions
fixedFixed issues with Local Problem side job
fixedFixed crash when ambushed while returning to Esper

This one feels a little big to just call a hotfix, so I'm calling it a patch instead because it fixes a whole bunch of issues. The majority of these are directly thanks to all the bug reports sent in by player Samildannach -- big shoutouts and appreciation!

Changelog v0.7.9.5.3:

  • Fixed several issues with Power Plant cave exploration

  • Fixed crashes at the end of certain side job missions

  • Fixed issues with Local Problem side job

  • Fixed crash when ambushed while returning to Esper

  • Loading into interactive story segments should no longer cause buttons to become unresponsive

  • Game now autosaves after side job completion

  • Game now creates a backup of the previous save when saving

  • Fixed Shadow NPC sprite disappearing when reloading on certain story segments

  • Fixed last line getting cut off on side job mission briefings

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Steam News / 10 May 2026

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