The Zone welcomes Patch 1.3.2 — an update that addresses technical and story progression issues. Don’t miss the list of updates, while we continue collecting your feedback and already working on the next patch. Thanks for staying in the Zone and being active about how to make this place even better.
Patch 1.3.1 is ready to be downloaded! It is focused mostly on resolving some story blockers and fixing technical issues. To cut the story short, here is the list of updates:
Main Story, Side Quests, and Encounters:
Fixed an issue where Scar could be missing at [spoiler]X-17[/spoiler] lab during the Visions of Truth mission.
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We are ready to share the Patch 1.3 with over 1200 changes, fixes, and improvements, related to AI/A-Life, Balance, Story Progression, Performance, Locations, Audio — well, all aspects of the game you can name. This work wouldn’t have been possible without your feedback and comments on your personal experience with the Zone, thanks for sharing it here on Steam, Reddit, Discord, and other socials.
Now, let’s jump to the highlights:
As always, by listening to your feedback here on Steam and other social media, we prepared Patch 1.2.1. It is dedicated mostly to fixing crashes, including those on loading save files. Here is the list of changes:
Fixed one of the crashes on loading save files related to AI logic.
Fixed one of the crashes on loading save files that were recorded when player had effects applied.
Fixed a few crashes related to lightning ball anomaly interaction with artifacts.
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We are ready to present you Patch 1.2. A massive one, with over 1700 improvements and fixes to all aspects of the game: balance, locations, quests, blockers, crashes, performance, more A-Life 2.0 fixes, you name it. This work wouldn’t have been possible without your feedback and comments on your personal experience with the Zone, thanks for sharing it here on Steam, Reddit, Discord, and other socials.
Let’s not waste time and jump straight to the long list of updates, shall we?
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The first patch of the year 2025 is ready. We addressed the most critical issues, based on your feedback on Steam and other platforms. Please, continue to share your thoughts, as it helps us make the Zone an even better place.
To cut the story short, here is the list:
Fixed crashes and freeze on shaders compilation
Fixed memory leak occurred at Rostok location
Fixed performance degradation when shooting/aiming on saves with long playtime
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