A fascinating discovery in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has taken the gaming community by surprise. A player has stumbled upon a peculiar glitch that lets the character Skif soar across the map, effortlessly bypassing weight limits. While STALKER 2 includes a fast travel option that helps players navigate its vast 64-square-kilometer map, this unexpected glitch offers an exhilarating and speedy ride through the exclusion zone, even when burdened with extra gear.
Following over a decade of anticipation, STALKER 2 emerged as the fourth installment in GSC Game World’s acclaimed STALKER series, succeeding 2009’s Call of Pripyat. Fans can still look forward to a multiplayer mode promised as a complimentary update soon after the game’s launch. Despite facing review bombing allegedly orchestrated to dampen its release, the game has triumphantly sold over 1.4 million copies since its debut at the end of November and continues to garner praise from gaming critics.
In a 32-second video clip shared on Reddit by user jbarn23, the player showcases the glitch within the STALKER subreddit community. With the help of the Veles Detector, the player triggers an anomaly at the precise moment a bolt makes contact, sending Skif on a gravity-defying flight that lands him safely in the nearest settlement. Remarkably, the community was astonished that Skif remained unscathed, considering the game’s artifacts are designed to mitigate bullet damage, but not necessarily prevent fall injuries.
Indeed, bugs like this are often likened to those found in The Elder Scrolls series, a franchise known for its own set of eccentric glitches that amuse both players and developers alike. Several Redditors drew parallels between the STALKER 2 glitch and Morrowind, humorously dubbing it the “Anomaly of Icarian Flight.” Although some users joked that this could offer a glimpse into future speedruns, many agreed that speedrunners will likely explore alternative strategies for faster game completions without resorting to exploits.
In addition to this flying glitch, another player unveiled a surprising Harry Potter Easter egg hidden within the game, highlighting the diverse discoveries waiting in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. While the flying glitch is expected to be patched in an upcoming update, players are enjoying this lighthearted anomaly while it remains.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl presents a thrilling, seamless open-world experience within a hauntingly altered Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Embracing a rich, non-linear narrative, the game allows players to navigate their own path in a highly interactive environment while offering intense gunfights and countless weapon customization options, enhancing the depth of gameplay and replayability.
