Overview
- The update arrives December 16 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Microsoft Store.
- Players get eight new quests, seven locations, and six characters, with stops including Fairy Tale Pioneer Camp, the Old Mine in Red Forest, Car Dump, Army Warehouses, City Boiler Room, a rail depot near Malachite, and Volkhov SAM.
- The new storyline centers on a mysterious signal near Malachite that disrupts PDAs and causes hallucinations, with Professor Medulin and radio enthusiast Banzai drawn into the investigation.
- A new GP37V2 rifle joins the arsenal, featuring a built-in suppressor, low-magnification scope, and single or burst fire modes.
- One outcome of the questline can unlock a new hub in the Burnt Forest with a technician, trader, medic, guide, and facilities for resting and stashing gear.