# S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch 2.0.3 is now available

- 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: 2026-08-25
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1643320/view/677381523352061601
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl/releases/2026-08-25-patch-2.0.3-is-now-available
- Labels: Platforms: Windows, Xbox

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- **fixed** — Addressed a crash that could occur for some players when launching the game
- **added** — Steam Items are now approved and available

Hello, stalkers!

##### Patch 2.0.3 is now available.

What's New:

- Addressed a crash that could occur for some players when launching the game.

And one more piece of good news — Steam Items are now approved and going live as well. You can find it here: [https://store.steampowered.com/points/shop/app/1643320](https://store.steampowered.com/points/shop/app/1643320)

Thank you for staying with us. We're continuing to work on further fixes and improvements.

⚠️ 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)