STALCRAFT: X News

[p][/p][p]On July 2, we’ll temporarily remove the Special Case from the game. The reason is simple: it’s hitting the in-game economy harder than an eruption hits a raincoat in Swamps. Just have a look at the current Elbrus prices on the auction — the impact is obvious. After removal, the case will go into rework.[/p][p]On July 10, the Advanced Case will arrive — it's full of useful loot as well! The Special Case will return later — updated and rebalanced.[/p]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Fragments of radio communications reveal that during a fierce battle in Pripyat, Murmur suddenly deployed advanced technology, using the Gauss Rifle. However, despite this, the military managed to load Murmur's device onto one of their helicopters.[/p][p]Was the helicopter with the device able to escape from the battlefield? The answer will be revealed after the decryption — tomorrow![/p]

[p][/p][p]STALCRAFT LAB team isn't standing still — their website has a brand new tool for those who want to evaluate their powers for the current season.[/p][p][/p][p]With its help, you can calculate the following:
[/p][p]• whether you can reach the required level in a season;[/p][p]• how many levels you can achieve in a certain time under different conditions;[/p][p]• how reachable is the dream of achieving level 500 without overdrives.
[/p][p]Forget all the theories and back-of-the-envelope arithmetic, the calculator will do it for you![/p]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] According to a fragment of the radio communications, when the S.S.P.P. activated a psy-suppressor over the department store in Pripyat, Murmur became disoriented. Does this mean they lose coordination without their usual psy-background? Or is it much more complicated than that?[/p]

[p][/p][p]Many seekers still haven’t fully realised the potential of hideout. Beyond crafting income, it can significantly enhance your comfort in the zone, serving as a full alternative to safe zones and unlocking numerous hidden possibilities — which we'll share in this article![/p][p][/p][h2]Death screen[/h2][p]Let's start with the death screen: you can choose to respawn at your hideout. Selecting this option will make respawning at your hideout the priority.  [/p][p]Respawning at headquarters during an outpost capture or on quest locations will always have the highest priority.[/p][p][/p][h2]Quick entrance[/h2][p]Besides respawning in your hideout after death, you can instantly teleport there using your map and pressing the hotkey (default: Q) while in a safe zone.[/p][p][/p][h2]Generator room[/h2][p]Upgrading your generator increases both the maximum energy storage and fission rate, potentially reaching up to 250 units per second — significantly higher than the standard 100.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Unlike save zones, the hideout’s inverter charges using energy.[/p][p][/p][h2]Laptop[/h2][p]Through the laptop interface, you can instantly remove all furniture and see which attachments are needed for hideout progression.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Furthermore, the laptop provides access to all safe zone traders with added benefits![/p][p][/p][p]The gear merchant in your hideout allows you to purchase any barter dependent on your reputation level within a specific safe zone.[/p][p]No more running to the South searching for PP-91 KEDR — just maintain the required reputation level![/p][p][/p][p]Interesting fact: all faction and subdivision bonuses also apply to traders within your hideout![/p][p][/p][h2]Quick Exit[/h2][p]If you’re tired of being cooped up and want a breath of fresh air, avoiding pesky allies, you can exit directly into the open world through this door![/p][p][/p][p]Fun fact: you can teleport to your hideout directly from the Bar using your map. Upon exiting the hideout into the open world in this way, you'll appear on the Pervomaisky Factory location.[/p][p]That concludes our hideout lifehacks for now. But if you’ve become intrigued by the hideout and are now considering living there, we’ve attached a guide for more detailed familiarisation.[/p][p]
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