GSC Game World has released Update 2.1 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PC and consoles, featuring two major fan-requested features. The update allows players to manually adjust the A-Life NPC visualisation distance and enables fast-travel with squad leaders, who can guide players to nearby destinations. The update also includes behind-the-scenes improvements and balance adjustments for long-distance firefights, as well as bug fixes and visual tweaks. The update is largely community-driven, with player feedback gathered from social media, forums, and reviews.