STALKER 2's Approach To Bug Fixes Shows The Industry Is Finally Improving

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is a pretty spectacular game that has proven to be a hit not just among preexisting fans but also with newcomers. Its blend of open-world survival horror, a surreal narrative, and a world that feels genuinely alive has helped it climb the charts and sell extremely well within just a few days of launching. However, while many are enjoying it, there has been a wave of criticism surrounding its shaky launch.

For many, launch woes proved to be too much, while others were able to look beyond them. Regardless, it was up to the game's developer, GSC Game World, to fix these issues and get its game in the state it was always supposed to be in. Luckily, GSC Game World's approach to bug fixes and updates has not only managed to impress fans and those who were struggling to enjoy the game, but also has pushed the games industry in a more positive direction.

It's no secret that was released in a bad state. On launch day, players reported a plethora of bugs and broken content as well as a feeling that one of coolest features, the A-Life 2.0 system, didn't feel impactful enough, despite all the incredible features it is meant to offer. fans chalked this up to the series' inherently buggy state, with the previous entries all suffering from similarly unpolished release days.

However, for the many newcomers who were jumping into the universe for the very first time — in large part thanks to its inclusion on Xbox Game Pass — this was unacceptable. It caused many to wonder if Xbox's reputation is slipping, especially amid a slew of other unpolished releases like and. Reviews didn't paint in the most positive light either, as, while celebrating its many wonderful features, they struggled to give it a particularly high score due to the unfortunate buggy state rendering it unplayable for some.

For clarification, Xbox did not publish but obtained the exclusive console rights to it. However, the game's bad state at launch doesn't reflect well on Xbox, which was clearly hoping that would