From now on, at the start of a new game, the player receives not only an AKS-74U with three magazines and a Makarov pistol, but also two full boxes of ammunition: 150 rounds of 5.45 caliber and 50 rounds of 9×18. This was done to make the start a bit easier for new players who are still getting familiar with the game. Players who started their playthrough before this update will also receive this ammunition — it can be found at the Free Stalkers base, on the weapon repair workbench.