A notable incident in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has captured the attention of the gaming community, showcasing an extraordinary glitch that allows the character Skif to soar across the game’s vast map. While the game already features fast travel to help players navigate its sprawling 64-square-kilometer landscape, this unusual bug presents a quirky, time-saving alternative, even letting players bypass weight restrictions en route to the nearest settlement.
Following more than a decade in development, STALKER 2 marks the fourth entry in GSC Game World’s acclaimed STALKER series, succeeding 2009’s Call of Pripyat. Fans also have a multiplayer mode to anticipate, which is set to be released for free shortly after the game’s launch. Despite facing challenges like review bombing from paid parties attempting to sabotage its release, the game has successfully sold over 1.4 million copies since its late-November debut and continues to garner praise from reviewers.
A Reddit user, jbarn23, recently uploaded a clip to the STALKER subreddit, showcasing his experience with a peculiar anomaly. Using the Veles Detector, the player steps into the anomaly just as a bolt lands, propelling Skif skyward. Amazingly, the character lands unharmed in the nearest settlement, making this glitch surprisingly helpful. Typically, STALKER 2’s damage reduction artifact mitigates bullet damage, but the community was left dumbfounded by Skif’s immunity to fall damage from such heights.
Bizarre bugs like this often draw comparisons to The Elder Scrolls series, known for its quirky and sometimes hilarious glitches that amuse players. Some Reddit users likened this anomaly to Morrowind’s unique quirks, even dubbing it the “Anomaly of Icarian Flight.” While some see potential for this in speedruns, many believed dedicated speedrunners would prefer legitimate strategies over glitch exploits.
Another STALKER 2 player recently uncovered an intriguing Harry Potter Easter egg within the game, evidencing that the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone still has many surprises beyond comical bugs. Though this flying glitch is likely to be patched soon, the community is enjoying its amusing nature while it remains.
The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in STALKER 2 has undergone significant changes since the second massive explosion in 2006. Now teeming with dangerous mutants, hostile anomalies, and rival factions, it poses a stark challenge to anyone attempting to make their fortune or uncover hidden truths within its borders. This immersive, non-linear story unfolds across a photorealistic, seamless open world, offering players countless paths and choices.
With a variety of factions and hundreds of weapon combinations, players must choose allies wisely and engage in intense battles with enemies using tactics to outmaneuver opponents. Offering over 30 weapon types and numerous modifications, players can create a multitude of deadly combinations. Available on platforms like Xbox Series X, Series S, and Microsoft Windows, STALKER 2 is running on the impressive Unreal Engine 5, promising an engaging experience for any thrill-seeking gamer.
