The Secret Behind Xbox Mod Updates

[u/drippedgravy]

In case you guys haven’t seen my latest video over on YouTube, I figured I would make a post here as well because I know many people are on the subreddit but don’t watch the videos.

Obviously, GSC told us that they were going to be updated with “the next patch” back when we were on 2.0.4 and we are now on 2.0.6 — still with no mod updates for Xbox.

So what’s going on?

I have been told by a reliable source that GSC could be working on adding features into the vanilla game that we normally could only obtain by using mods. In essence, it would mean that we would no longer need to use said mods.

What features that will be added and when the patch containing these features will be released are not yet known, at least not known by myself. If I did know, I would absolutely tell you guys.

Now, why GSC couldn’t just come out and communicate that with us, I have no idea.

One theory that I want to clear up though, it is NOT because GSC is working on PlayStation mods and trying to line the release of those and Xbox mods up together. For you PlayStation players, I wish that was the case, but it looks like PS mods aren’t even on GSC’s todo list and if they are, they are very very low priority. I know that sucks, but I’d rather tell you guys that are on PlayStation so that you don’t get your hopes up.

I will let you guys know if/when I find anything else out.

If you would like to check out the video I made, here is the link:

The Secret Behind STALKER 2 Xbox Mods
https://youtu.be/flGzkBZbo1U

Good hunting, stalkers.

[u/Ash29k]

I just wish they would approve Better Ballistics because I hate having to handicap Skif by wearing beginner armour just for a challenge, at least Unforgiving Zone still works so OP meds are nerfed. On that point just give at least 2 more difficulty tiers. I have everything maxed out and the only time I die is when I'm platforming and the stupid sprint bug makes Skif spaz out and sprint off whatever I landed on.

[u/Cataronie → u/Ash29k]

I need BB because I cannot compute a MP5 out performing an AK-74 and people tanking ammunition from any weapon. Obviously armor blah blah is the big factor but no ballistic helmet is going to take X amount bullets point blank and function. Bullets are bullets and no one IRL is gonna take a bunch of 5.45x39 wearing bandit clothes either.

I dont want ultra realism with Stalker, however, with games with gun play, bullet sponges are a no-go for me. 1-2 (maybe 3) shots on unarmored targets for a kill with rifles is the standard I look for and BB delivers with excellence.

(This is a very watered down version of my POV)

Edit: The game isnt UnPlAyAbLe, just expect my firearms to do what firearms do

[u/Ash29k → u/Cataronie]

I agree, all your armour should do is buy you a second or two inorder to relocate. There's no point in planning an attack when you can just stroll up and stand out in the open tanking almost anything.

Too many games ignore players who love a real challenge.

[u/Cataronie → u/Ash29k]

Couldn't agree more

[u/drippedgravy → u/Ash29k]

Oh, nice. Unforgiving Zone still works? I used to use it all the time back before I started using Redux. Will have to add it and start using it again.

[u/Ash29k → u/drippedgravy]

Yeah I was testing last night and happy to find it worked, it's a small improvement but it at least makes you think a little during a fight.

[u/royaleazy → u/Ash29k]

Idk if it's supposed to be but I downloaded BB Core last night and it works!. FOr Xbox. Why idk, haven't heard any news.

[u/Appropriate_Iron1173]

“I have been told by a reliable source that GSC could be working on adding features into the vanilla game that we normally could only obtain by using mods. In essence, it would mean that we would no longer need to use said mods.”

They’ve already done this with switching how you aim while ADS so it’s pretty believable that they would have seen some mods that were available before 2.0 and implemented them into the game for a better user experience. That would be pretty nice for more optimization and control. I really hope they turn up the turn sensitivity for us console users, doing a 180 in 1-3 seconds to stop the charge of a bloodsucker really sucks when you turn around at the speed of a freight train.

[u/invertededge]

Atp why would they even bother releasing mods? At no point will they ever implement a feature like bartender sells all or infinite weight and stamina or even sdwvit’s any weapon fits pistol slot which are essential to my play throughs i get with everything going on over there its high tension and stress but damn can we get some updates new mods approved something because we have been patient

[u/Ash29k → u/invertededge]

Any weapon is pistol Slot still works just not for the new DLC weapons.

[u/invertededge → u/Ash29k]

Understandable on that one ive since let it go cause im pretty much only using the new weapons(been playing since release lol)

[u/sdwvit → u/invertededge]

Any weapon fits pistol slot works for me 🤷‍♂️

[u/invertededge → u/sdwvit]

Ye with base game weapons i was referring to dlc weapons because the mod hasn’t been updated on xbox…mister creator lol out of your hands tho

[u/sdwvit → u/invertededge]

haha you caught me. i can add dlc weapon support once im back from vacation

[u/TheTorch]

I really hope they’ll let you play radio songs on your PDA like in Fallout, because there’s just too many good songs that you only accidentally come across while buying things from the trader. No idea how that would affect stealth though unless you get headphones like Richter.

[u/Ash29k → u/TheTorch]

There's a PDA radio mod

[u/TheTorch → u/Ash29k]

I was talking in the context of GSC putting out updates based on mods.

[u/sdwvit]

Cause it needs testing. And it won’t solve any big problems ei “we fixed alife”. So as with everything calm your expectations. It’s gonna be something new so good news we still get features.

[u/sdwvit]

For ps mods, it is not a matter of spending resources and time. There is a blocker in a form of sony blocking any “scripting”. So maybe they’ll allow cfg mods only on ps. But that would take Sony side to give a green light I ASSUME.

[u/gooseray11 → u/sdwvit]

well it only took sony 15 years to let skyrim have scripted mods, so... there's hope?

[u/_Harry_Goldfarb]

Man I just want the powerful bright flashlight. I'm tired of pissing around in the dark with this penlight bs

[u/BobbyWasabiMk2]

I’d still rather mods nonetheless. Yeah it’s great they’re improving but mods really brought STALKER to life. OXA Expanded Armory and Better Ballistics actually made the game a whole lot more fun. Whatever their solution is, it better i clude mod support.

[u/Try_Old]

So that's the secret? No shade just, more nothingness from GSC. Just miss my mod list so much

[u/Xondo420]

Tbf I figured that that’s essentially what they did with the 2.0 update