You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereIf youre looking for a hardcore survival game, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a brilliant option, going as far as to take a decent place in our Game of the Year awards. However, some fans have been upset at the games modernisation of the series HUD.While now almost 20 years old, the original Stalker games had a HUD with personality, and some gamers are looking to re-experience that in 2024. Thankfully, one awesome modder has brought back the classic HUD in HD for the recent sequel, and it is glorious.Stalker 2 Classic HUD returnsUpdated amidst the hubbub of the games huge A-Life fixes, the new Stallker 2 Classic Style HUD mod does exactly what it says. The initial release brings back the HUD from Stalker: Clear Skies, the 2008 entry in series.Created by modder FellowDemo, the Clear Sky-inspired HUD brings back the thick black, ink-like outlines of the 2008 games UI, adding a bunch more character to the game. However, for players who want the actual original Stalker look, modder PieceMaker085 has done just that.Also available on Nexus Mods, the ShoCified UI mod brings back the look of Shadow of Chornobyl with its rusted frames and industrial look. While Stalker 2 opts for a more modern tablet-like design for its in-game PDA, this mod brings back the awesome, unique aestetic of the original game.To continue riding the high of that classic Stalker feel, another mod for the recent sequel also brings back the original games font. Also by FellowDemo, the classic font mod replaces most of the fonts currently in the game with the original games typeface. However, there are some not-commonly used characters that arent currently supported.To finish the classic look for Stalker 2, another modder has even brought back the original games classic spinning radiation symbol for the in-game cursor. You can nab that on Nexus right here.For more Stalker 2 content, read about how the game has already turned a profit for GSC Game World or read our review of the game.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylPlatform(s):PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG, Shooter, Survival HorrorSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share