# S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch 2.0.1 is here!

- Product: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl)
- Vendor: GSC Game World
- Date: 2026-08-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1643320/view/677381523352061077
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl/releases/2026-08-21-patch-2.0.1-is-here

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- **fixed** — Fixed some broken textures

##### Stalkers!

We’re ready to present Patch 2.0.1, in which we focused on fixing:

- Fixed some broken textures.

**⚠️ WARNING**

The Zone is ever-changing, and a new update 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 Back to the Zone, we recommend you to disable your mods**

If you continue to experience issues, please visit [https://support.stalker2.com/hc](https://support.stalker2.com/hc) for additional troubleshooting steps and assistance.

Please, if you face an unexpected “anomaly” that is not supposed to be in the game, report it to our Technical Support Center [https://support.stalker2.com/hc](https://support.stalker2.com/hc)