STALKER 2 HOC OPTIMIZER ULUCHAIZER
Boost your game with this Engine.ini tweak: max FPS (80-120), razor-sharp visuals, and zero stutters. Optimized for Ryzen 5 2600 + RTX 4060 at 1080p, it leverages DLSS 4, Nanite, and Niagara for a smooth, stunning Zone experience—no visual compromises.
present my definitive Engine.ini overhaul for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Built from the ground up for Unreal Engine 5, this config is tailored for mid-range systems like Ryzen 5 2600 + RTX 4060 (8GB VRAM) at 1080p, but it’s versatile enough to shine on other setups too.
What’s the Goal?This mod squeezes every drop of performance and visual fidelity from your rig:
Eliminate Stutters: Optimized CPU/GPU threading and streaming to keep the Zone silky smooth.
Boost FPS: DLSS 4 with Frame Generation and smart shader tweaks push you to 80-120 FPS.
Crystal-Clear Picture: Enhanced sharpness, high-quality textures, and effects—no Film Grain or Chromatic Aberration to muddy the view.
Low Input Latency: Reduced frame delays for snappy controls in mutant-infested firefights.
No Visual Downgrade: Keeps the Zone’s haunting beauty intact, with Nanite, Niagara, and Virtual Shadows at their best.
All this without glitches, crashes, or sacrificing that sweet post-apocalyptic vibe. Think of it as a stimpack for your game engine—practical, innovative, and future-proof.
Installation Instructions
Download the Engine.ini file from this mod page.
Replace the existing file in one of these locations, depending on your version:
Steam & GOG:
%localappdata%\Stalker2\Saved\Config\Windows
Game Pass:
%localappdata%\Stalker2\Saved\Config\WinGDK
Right-click Engine.ini → Properties → Check “Read-Only” → Apply/OK.
Uninstallation
Just delete the Engine.ini file. The game will regenerate a default one faster than a Snork can lunge at you.
Compatibility
DO NOT use with other “optimization” mods to avoid conflicts.
Fully compatible with texture, gameplay, or UI mods.
Tailored for My Rig (But Flexible!)Tested on:
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores, 12 threads)
GPU: RTX 4060 8GB
RAM: 16GB
Resolution: 1080p
This config leverages DLSS 4’s Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction for buttery-smooth performance and crisp visuals. Lumen’s disabled to spare the CPU, but Nanite, Niagara, and high-quality shadows keep the Zone looking next-gen. Adjust r.DLSS.Quality (0 = Performance, 1 = Balanced, 2 = Quality) in the file if you’ve got a beefier GPU!
Why This Works
Performance: Async compute, reduced shader loads, and 85% VRAM usage keep your system humming.
Visuals: Max anisotropy (16x), enhanced Niagara effects, and top-tier materials make every stalk through the Zone a feast for the eyes.
Stability: No experimental nonsense—just practical tweaks that respect UE5’s quirks.
Support the CauseIf this mod keeps you alive in the Zone longer (or just saves your sanity from stutters), consider supporting me on 🙏. Check out my other mods too—I’ve got more tricks up my sleeve than a Controller has mind games.
Final NoteThis isn’t just an optimization—it’s a love letter to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s tech. So grab your bolt, tweak your rig, and enjoy the Zone like it’s 2025 (because it is). Good hunting, stalker!
