S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – 1.7/1.8 Patch Update Info, DLC News, 5.5.4 Updates & Mod News!
Stalkers, I’ve been working on a mod video,
but you might’ve noticed… things are a bit quiet lately. If you’ve been checking Mod.io or
Steam, you probably saw the same thing I did: basically one mod all week! Let’s talk
about what’s going on, what’s coming next, and when we can actually expect mods to hit
PlayStation 5, plus some more details on DLC and 5.5.4. Sad news for Xbox players who are
playing Stalker 2 on Game Pass: it will be leaving the platform shortly. However, do not worry,
my channel will be hosting monthly giveaways, with the first one scheduled to take place
closer to the release on PS5. The winner will be revealed on November 17th, just in time for the
PS5 release or when it leaves Game Pass. Currently in talks with a couple of key companies to maybe
do weekly Stalker giveaways with a slight sponsor, but if it benefits you guys and not a
shitty HelloFresh advert, what’s the issue? So let’s get into the news. According to what I’m
hearing from my sources, I will no longer mention where they are linked to. However, many modders
are currently inactive on Battlefield 6. Yup, that’s right… Apparently, the BF6 launch pulled
a bunch of creators away from creating mods. No hate from me here, I think it is a good thing
to take a break. As mentioned in past videos, modders are getting a lot of hate recently,
and everyone deserves a break. Most modders make them for free in their spare time.
Additionally, we’re noticing some differences across platforms: Steam Workshop remains the most
user-friendly, but it only supports the Steam version of STALKER 2. Mod.io is the main hub for
Xbox. It will likely be followed by PlayStation later on, which we will discuss in more detail
in the video. Nexus Mods covers all PC versions, but not console. Right now, Mod.io hasn’t seen
any new mods since late October besides one mod, and Steam’s been averaging maybe one new
mod per day. Expect to see more mods added after the 1.7 patch update. I really see
mods becoming the primary focus for 2026 after the DLC drops, and my primary
focus will be on mods and lore videos. Now, here’s the big question everyone keeps
asking: “Will PS5 get mods? The short answer is yes, but not on day one, according to
multiple sources. I’m hearing PlayStation 5 mod support could arrive around February
2026. It’ll almost certainly use Mod.io, just like Xbox does. And honestly, that might
be a good thing. It gives everyone time to play the game in its vanilla form first, allowing
them to truly experience it as GSC intended, before diving into the mod scene. I still plan to
ramp up mod videos, but as requested this week, I will be putting focus on A-life, how players
are finding 1.6 A-life, and comparing the current version to past titles. So, A-Life is getting
a lot of focus as we head into next week. Speaking of updates, a 1.8 patch is expected
in December, which I was not expecting, following the PS5 launch.
From what’s being discussed, it sounds like there will be performance
improvements and a heavy focus on the console version, but maybe we will see a few
surprises before the end of the year. Take the 1.8 patch update with a grain of salt; my
sources are trusted. If you followed me on the channel for a while, I discussed the Unreal
Engine update way before GSC announced it. Now, let’s talk speculation. Take this with
a grain of salt, but there’s a major engine upgrade being planned, version 5.5.4. The cool
part? It’s supposedly tied to a story-related event. Could this mean new Game+ plus? This
might be a long shot, but when speaking with these insiders, they said, and I quote-
I really wish they’d share more, but I hope this shows insight into what they’re
working on and why they’re so excited. That said, it still highlights GSC’s focus on
long-term development goals rather than what’s actually set to happen in the near
term. While they couldn’t share everything, it sounds like one of the things they’re most
excited about is the story-related aspects. When I asked if it was tied to DLC,
they said no. So what does this mean? So DLC? That’s planned for early 2026, probably
February or March, but GSC might tease it shortly after the PS5 launch and pace the information.
Expect the 5.5.4 update before the DLC; it just makes the most sense. DLC is primarily
composed of GSC-created assets and quest logic. It should run on any 5.1 or 5.5.4 version of
the game. It is the core game mechanics that have to be redesigned for a new engine. Not the
Texture, Audio, Models and QuestLogic Assets. The DLC will be a Cash infusion for the company, but
they are aware that having the game on a solid foundation before the DLC release will maximise
sales of the DLC and regain the player base. So expect big news soon. However, it’s very sad
to see Stalker 2 leaving Xbox Game Pass. I plan to host monthly giveaways on the channel to
give back to this great community. Please drop a comment with a green heart and share your
thoughts on this information. As always, consider subscribing to stay up-to-date on community post
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STALKER 2 is leaving Xbox Game Pass! Find out why it’s being removed, PS5 release date details, patch 1.7 & 1.8 updates, UE 5.5.4 engine upgrade, upcoming DLC plans, mod support for Xbox, PS5 mods 2026, and community news.
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*Master Difficulty Breakdown & What to Expect* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgn2oQ0zSLY&list=PLzsJfXT1Efg8zFvx-WfiVstoll0_0VKFJ&index=1&t=1s
*Stealth Looks Insane After Patch 1.6 Update* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y27pZssbT4&list=PLzsJfXT1Efg8zFvx-WfiVstoll0_0VKFJ&index=5&t=42s
*Becoming The Monolith |The Enemy Of The Zone* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUSpsy2qfD4&list=PLzsJfXT1Efg8zFvx-WfiVstoll0_0VKFJ&index=1&t=28s
*What Changes Will Come In The Unreal Engine 5.5.4 Upgrade* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4OZFLeBuxA&list=PLzsJfXT1Efg8zFvx-WfiVstoll0_0VKFJ&index=4&t=5s
00:00 Fast Intro Starting Right Away
00:20 Stalker 2 Leaving Game Pass
00:53 Where Did the Mods Go?
02:05 What About PS5 Mods?
02:46 Patch 1.7/1.8 and PS5 Launch
03:14 Engine Upgrade & DLC Speculation
03:56 DLC & 5.5.4 release window
04:40 Giveaways soon & consider subscribing