[h2]New Features:[/h2] [list] [*] Weather conditions have been improved on the locations "Pripyat," "Abandoned Village," and "Freedom Stalkers Base": the sky and effects have been reworked. These locations now look even more captivating and mysterious, especially "Pripyat." [/list] [previewyoutube=nqBhhgAGCXY;full][/previewyoutube] [h2]Changes and Improvements:[/h2] [list] [*] Monster AI has been refined. I know many of you have complained about their behavior, and I hear you. I am working on improvements as much as possible alone. Their movement across surfaces now looks more natural, positively affecting the game experience. In the animation below, you can see one of the changes: on the left is AI version 0.30, and on the right is AI version 0.40. And this is just the beginning. [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44473278/d9a165747fe0a4314fc11e3afc902f16e71a6793.gif[/img] [list] [*] When starting a new game, you now receive an AKS-74U instead of an AK-74. [*] Performance has been improved on the location "Freedom Stalkers Base." Lighting has also been slightly reworked, making the level less dark. [*] Performance on the nighttime location "Abandoned Village" has been improved. [*] Random encounters have been added to the locations "Pripyat," "Underground Collector," and "Landfill." The likelihood of encounters depends on your story progress. [*] New atmospheric objects have been added to some locations. [*] Minor improvements to the save system have been made. [*] Optimization and refinement of certain scripts have been carried out. [/list] [h2]Message to Players:[/h2] [list] [*] Stalkers, remember: I read all your suggestions and comments. I try to respond quickly if your feedback is constructive and detailed. The Zone is constantly changing, and every journey into it is a new challenge. Stay vigilant and cautious. Good luck in your adventures! There is much more to come! [/list]