STALKER 2 received an update, Patch 1.5, that disables achievements when mods are active, which didn’t sit well with many players. Thankfully, a mod has appeared that bypasses this restriction and turns achievements back on, allowing you to enjoy mods without losing progress recognition.
The mod operates similarly to ReShade or ASI loaders, so the game loads it automatically. It modifies how achievements are handled, working with both regular mods and those from the Workshop. Installation is straightforward: just copy the winmm.dll file into your \S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl\Stalker2\Binaries\Win64\ folder. It doesn’t alter game files, which means it should keep functioning with upcoming updates.
Honestly, I don’t usually care much about achievements, but I can see why this mod is a must-have for many who want to enjoy mods and still get credit for their efforts. It’s a neat workaround for a feature that felt a bit restrictive. If you’re interested, you can download the mod from Nexus Mods. It’s a simple step that brings back a bit of the joy from modding without losing achievements.
There are other mods worth checking out, too. For example, one adds a parkour-like climbing system, while another lets you fast-travel anywhere on the map. Back in December 2024, a mod to loot all mutants was shared, a feature missing at launch but later added officially. Modders often bring back or tweak features that fans miss, showing the community’s passion.
