STALKER 2 players take a break from the apocalypse to spot some cute creatures

One STALKER 2 The player recently discovered an unexpected animal on his journey, noticing a wild hedgehog running through the grass while venturing through the Zone. With over a decade of anticipation and 17 years since the original release STALKER: Shadow of ChernobylLittle details like these in the new game still catch players by surprise. As the world feels more alive than ever, it's no surprise that this gem quickly sold over 1 million copies in just 2 days after its release.

Coming to Reddit to share his enthusiasm, user Cara2361 exclaims "Found a hedgehog 🙂" with the cutest video attached. Showing the little animal running through the grasslands and trying to escape the player, The video sums up the joy of making a discovery, regardless of how the animals impact the game. With that in mind, it's clear that little details like these really matter, making the world feel a little more alive.

STALKER 2 players notice several animals running around Chornobyl

The area really feels alive

After making this sweet discovery of a hedgehog in the Zone, players flocked to Reddit to share other easily missed creatures found throughout the game. With the user Sudden-Individual698 starting a comprehensive list, many were thrilled to realize they could find fish, water striders, frogs, ducks, bats and more. While you can't actually interact with these creatures, they add a sense of realism to the game when you stumble upon them, which really brings the game to life.

Many of the other commenters joined in appreciating the animals that can also be found, with one person admitting: “I love how subtle animals are. They add a lot to environments without being too in your face.” Others joked about the hedgehog's fast speed, comparing him to Sonic the Hedgehog as a silly joke. Making the world feel a little more immersive, It's incredible how STALKER 2 built an incredible open experience to be seenwith lots of other snacks and Easter eggs scattered throughout as well.

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STALKER 2 is more than just fighting

There is much more to STALKER 2 than just its main storyline, with a vast open world for players to explore. With side quests like venturing through poppy fields to retrieve old family heirlooms or collecting a wide variety of artifacts, the game has plenty to do off the main path to keep things exciting. Even following these cute creatures can be a fun way to pass the timewith so much to discover that players may not even see an entire first playthrough.

Players also had a lot of silly experiences inside STALKER 2 as well, as the game's release was initially riddled with numerous bugs which players affectionately call “anomalies” to match the game’s terrors. Despite now receiving over 1,800 bug fixes, players still have plenty of time to encounter small bugs, like being launched into the sky in an unexpected glitch or randomly receiving mysterious weapons. Although players never know exactly what they are getting into in the Zone, STALKER 2 always delivers.

Source: Reddit