Observing the Combat AI in Stalker 2 | PATCH 1.5.1

Stealth is a huge aspect of Stalker games nowadays. Not much changed for AI in patch 1.5.1, so I wanted to take this opportunity to observe and demonstrate features for stealth in Stalker 2. I learned a lot about the AI by making this video and I hope you will as well. All footage was recorded on Veteran difficulty.

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Peripheral Vision
0:53 - Basic Sounds
1:49 - Reacting to Gunshots
3:25 - Stealth Kills
3:46 - Reacting to Bolts
5:00 - Reacting to Grenades
6:19 - Picking Targets
6:55 - Bolt and Switch
8:06 - Reacting to Bodies
9:20 - Anti-Stealth Flashlight
10:01 - Outro

There's a lot of talk online about what can be done to make the AI better in Heart of Chornobyl. Here, I'll be demonstrating some of the AI's capabilities for stealth gameplay in patch 1.5.1. Overall, it seems that NPCs have lackluster hearing and very capable eyesight. Regardless, I'll be showing some of the AI's strengths and weaknesses.

Playing without the HUD in Stalker 2 makes stealth extremely difficult. The compass and threat indicator almost feels like cheating.

NOTICE: I did not address the AI seeing through foliage in this video because I addressed it in the last video and nothing has changed in this patch. It's still one of the biggest obstacles hindering stealth gameplay in Stalker 2!

Modlist
Simple BP ModLoader 0.4.9
Simple PhotoMode 0.1.3



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