Stalker 2 - How To Install Mods

If you're ready to dive into the apocalyptic vibe of the Chornobyl disaster, make yourself comfortable and launch Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. After waiting for 15 years, fans are excited to finally explore the new title after it dropped on November 20, 2024. The best news is that the game has a wide selection of mods as well.

Thankfully, they aren't that difficult to install. However, some of them require a bit more technical knowledge. In this article, we'll show you how to install mods in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, so you can unleash the full potential of the new sequel and improve your gameplay experience.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl How To Install Mods Xbox Game Pass
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl How To Install Mods Steam
- .pak Files
- .ini Files

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl How To Install Mods Xbox Game Pass

Installing Mods in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl works in a slightly different way when you're using the Xbox Game Pass. The general method is similar, though, and you need to download your mod and paste all .pak files into the folder. In case you don't know how to reach the default Game Pass game installation folder, simply complete the following steps:

Start the Xbox app
Right-click on Stalker 2
Choose Manage
Select the Files tab
Click on Browse

Once you've finished these steps, the main folder with the Stalker 2 installation folder will open. The hierarchy mirrors the one in the Steam version, so simply locate the address and create another folder to store the Mods.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl How To Install Mods Steam

If you're not using the Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Xbox Game Pass, installing the Mods will usually depend on the mod itself. However, most of the time, you can just install the content by putting all .pak files in the installation folder. As far as the tweaks to the game's engine are concerned, such as weapon durability and new content, you'll have to replace the .ini files.

.pak Files

Every file categorized as .pak will require you to extract them from one category and put them in another. In this case, you need to use the following:

X\Stalker2\Content\Paks\~mods

It's important to note that the X must be replaced by an installation path of your choice. The default option is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common. However, if you want to use a different method, you can follow these steps:

Open Steam Library
Right-click on Stalker 2
Find the Manage menu
Select the Browse Local Files tab

.ini Files

Sometimes you'll find yourself experiencing issues with the graphical settings of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Using performance tweaks will help you make the game run smoothly without any problems. To make this happen, you need to do the following:

Press Windows Button + R
Type %localappdata% in the Run prompt
Find Local\Stalker2\Saved\Config\Windows
Create a backup of all files that need to be replaced

Last, but not least, you can replace all existing .ini files with different ones or simply copy and paste the text lines into the files that are already there. Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about the latest gaming news and guides, you can check out the following articles: