S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Gameplay Update Coming

[Dhruin]

CVG has news (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=165811&site=cvg) that GSC is working on a "big" update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. that will include a new gameplay mode:
In an interview which we'll be publishing shortly, Anton Bolshakov, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. project lead, explained, "We're preparing a big update with a new game mode - Freeplay, with no story tasks, including only the A-life driven ones, where the goal is to gain ranks, climb up in rankings, so as to become the best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. in the Zone."
More information. (http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?newsbit=5304)

[doctor_kaz]

Cool.

I am really enjoying the game. It has a very Fallout-ish vibe to it. Very hostile and dismal atmosphere with great FPS mechanics. If Fallout 3 has to be first person, this game would be a good model to start with.

[JDR13]

I'm very much looking forward to this update. STALKER has been collecting dust on my bookshelf because I wasn't quite happy with the bugs and AI issues. I think this is the patch that will get me to start playing it again.