STALKER 2 Bug Allows Players to Soar Across the Map

In an intriguing twist for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl fans, one player has uncovered a spectacular glitch that lets Skif zip across the map. While STALKER 2 is equipped with a fast travel function perfect for navigating its sprawling 64-square-kilometer landscape, this newfound bug offers a thrilling shortcut. Remarkably, Skif manages to zoom around with an overloaded inventory, defying the usual game mechanics to reach the nearest settlement with ease.

After over a decade of development, the release of STALKER 2 marks the fourth installment in GSC Game World’s celebrated STALKER series, following 2009’s Call of Pripyat. With anticipation building for a forthcoming multiplayer mode, this feature is expected to drop as a free update shortly after release. Despite encountering some challenges in the form of alleged paid review bombing, the game has enjoyed strong sales, moving over 1.4 million copies since its late-November debut and garnering positive reviews.

Recently highlighted in a short clip shared by Reddit user jbarn23, the glitch sees Skif interacting with a peculiar anomaly. Using a Veles Detector, the player times their movements just as a bolt strikes, sending Skif soaring skywards. In a feat that has left the community stunned, Skif lands safely in a nearby settlement without a scratch, thanks to a damage reduction artifact meant to protect against bullet injuries. The lack of fall damage from such a height has definitely perplexed many.

This quirky bug has drawn comparisons to familiar oddities in The Elder Scrolls saga, which is known for its own amusing glitches—such as a notable Skyrim mishap reminiscent of Morrowind. Dubbed the “Anomaly of Icarian Flight” by the community, many see it as a potential boon for speedrunners, even if most prefer to speed through gameplay without relying on such exploits.

Additional surprises await in the dynamic world of STALKER 2, exemplified by another player finding a playful Harry Potter Easter egg. While the flying glitch may soon be patched out, for now, it’s providing a dose of humor and wonder in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Fans are making the most of this lighthearted anomaly while it persists.