STALCRAFT: X’s August 5 Patch Notes Lay Out New Rewards and Coliseum Changes
The notes reveal the Bale container, add nine Event Hub challenges, and move Sea of Exclusion timers to 20–24–28 minutes.
EXBO published the August 5 patch notes on Steam, covering the end of Triumphs and Race of faction, Coliseum rewards, a new Mushroom Epic chapter, the final seasonal store packs, and several quality-of-life fixes.
The most time-sensitive change concerns Pops’ coins. Players will be able to earn them from Triumphs challenges and Race of faction participation until August 6 at 01:00 UTC. Coins can still be spent in the event shop until the season ends on September 2, while the winning faction’s armor reward will be sent after maintenance on August 12.
Coliseum also receives a reward pass. Reputation and battle token bonuses for the winning team increase from 10% to 25%, and the mode gains a refreshed reward pool for its top performers. The full notes are below.
The timing follows the end of the Triumphs and Race of faction event, while the new deadline gives players a little more time to earn its currency.
Patch Notes: STALCRAFT: X [05.08.2026]
This version focuses on the seasonal event and Coliseum. Along with the event rewards and new challenges, the notes cover Sea of Exclusion timer changes, new keybind options, store bundles, and fixes for inventory and customization menus.
End of Triumphs and Race of faction
Trailblazers Case opened!
If you purchased the Trailblazer Case, you can now open it. The secret item of this year is Bale container.
The container has increased efficiency, letting you get the most out of your artifacts. This partially compensates for its low capacity.
This container can be a great choice for speed builds: assembling artifacts in this stylish container is easier and cheaper than using its alternatives.
Now that the case contents are revealed, it is no longer available for purchase in Pops’ shop.
Important note!
You can receive Pops’ coins for completing Triumphs challenges and participating in the Race of faction until August 6 at 01:00 UTC. After that, it will no longer be possible to obtain Pops’ coins for completing challenges or participating in the race.
Until the end of the season (September 2), you can still:
- Receive additional coins using the promo code STALZONE2026;
- Spend Pops’ coins in the event shop;
- Complete 10 challenges to receive the Trailblazer Statue;
- Complete 30 challenges to receive a commemorative achievement and profile frame.
Race of faction winners
Members of the winning faction will receive the Triumphator motif for the Albatross Heavy Assault Armored Exoskeleton and ZIVCAS M2-C Exoarmor!
The reward will be granted to players who were in the winning faction at the time the Race of faction ended — August 6 at 01:00 UTC.
The reward will be sent to the winners by in-game mail after the maintenance on August 12.
Coliseum changes
Balance of rewards
- Adjusted the logic for awarding reputation and battle tokens in Coliseum mode: the reward amount now depends directly on the outcome of the match for the player’s team.
- Increased reputation and battle token bonuses for players of the winning team: from 10% to 25%.
Prizes for the best players of the match
- Updated list of possible rewards for top players in Coliseum mode:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Portable Quantum Generator | 1 |
| Changing Serum | 1 |
| Anomalous Serum | 1 |
| Advanced Spare Parts | 1 |
| Advanced Tools | 1 |
| Unstable Anomalous Battery | 2 |
| Solyanka | 3 |
| Battle Tokens | 50 |
| Geyser Vodka | 2 |
| Unforgettable Cocktail | 2 |
Challenges
- A new chapter has been launched in Event Hub: added 9 challenges with unique rewards for completion.
Season Pass tasks
- Updated Season Pass tasks. Completing each one counts as two.
The mushroom epic 3
Here comes our legendary storyteller, aged like a mushroom tincture:
The old man’s out for round three,
Dressed exactly as you’ll see.
He will gladly tell the tale,
How things ended, without fail.Wait until he gives reply,
Wait until his greeting’s nigh.
Only then go meet him there —
He’ll have quite a tale to share.
Operation changes
- Adjusted the timer for the Sea of Exclusion Operation: changed from 17–21–25 to 20–24–28 minutes to improve match balance.
Final pack: Vanguard, Prestige, and Ultima
The final bundle chain has been added to the store — the perfect choice to wrap up the season in style.
It includes Season Pass levels and Overdrives, Tactical Stockpile crates, and a unique weapon and armor paint to make you stand out on the battlefield.
The last bundle in the collection also features an exclusive charm with a random personal operative on the card!
Other changes
- Added a walking animation for first-person view while equipped with bolts and grenades in hand.
- Added the ability to assign separate keys for opening the quick access menu and using medicines.
- Fix for a bug that prevented identical barter items from being combined into stacks when moved to the inventory (for example, loot from patrol NPCs and NPC spots).
- Increased the size of the color selection window and added the ability to remember the scroll position when reopening it.
The event deadline is close, and the Coliseum reward changes give regular mode players more reason to keep queuing. Share your thoughts in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.
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