Is there a photo mode in Stalker 2?

Stalker 2 is finally here, and it's visually stunning. Utilizing the full potential of the Unreal Engine, the developers at GSC Game World have made the post-apocalyptic wasteland look surprisingly pleasant. While I wouldn't want to step into the world of Stalker 2 myself, no matter how gorgeous it looks, I do enjoy capturing shots of the landscape and other interesting sights I stumble upon while playing.

When it comes to taking screenshots in Stalker 2, many players have wondered —at least once — if the game includes a photo mode. If you're wondering the same, unfortunately, the answer is no. Stalker 2 currently doesn't have a photo mode. However, there are still ways to capture gameplay shots.

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How to take gameplay photo shots without a photo mode in Stalker 2

While there is no photo mode, you can still take pictures like this (Image via GSC Game World)

In most new AAA games, photo mode is a must. With the rapidly evolving graphics in modern video games, every developer wants to show off their hard work in making their games as detailed as possible. The best way to do this is to have a dedicated photo mode that players can use to take beautiful shots of their gameplay and share with the community.

Nevertheless, despite being a highly detailed and graphics-heavy game, Stalker 2 doesn’t feature a photo mode yet, that can help you take cinematic shots of the gameplay from your desired angles with various filters and lighting options. However, there is still hope that GCS Games World may add a photo mode in future updates.

Using this method you can take clear shots like this (Image via GSC Game World)

Until then, your best bet at taking shots in Stalker 2 is to tinker with the game settings. Go to the settings menu and then the UI tab. There, scroll to the bottom and drag the HUD Opacity Settings to 0%. Doing this will hide the HUD from your gameplay screen. Once the screen is clear, you can take better screenshots of your gameplay.

To take screenshots on a PC, you can either use the PRTSc key to take a full shot of your screen or use the Steam overlay to screenshots if you are playing on Steam. Press the designated input (default F12) while playing the game to take screenshots. You can also take screenshots of consoles using their specific inputs.