Empty Hands Zoom
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 248 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
COMPATIBLE STALKER2 v2. 0
Increase Empty Hands Zoom (+50%, +100%, +150%, +200% or Disabled Empty hands Zoom). Similar to ArmA 2/3 "right click zoom" focus.
INSTALLATION
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[]Open the folder "/S. T. A. L. K. E. R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl/Stalker2/Content/Paks/~mods/"[/]
[]Note: If the "/~mods/" folder doesn't exist, create it[/]
[]Place the file "ZZZZ_Empty_Hands_Zoom_XX_P" in the "/~mods/" folder[/]
[]Use only one file version![/]
COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with any mod that doesn't change empty hands zoom obviously.
DATA CHANGED
File: "/Stalker2/Content/GameLite/GameData/CoreVariables.cfg" using new {bpatch}
MODDING TOOLS
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[]Stalker Pak Tool by v3fish - The best unpak/repak tool[/]
[]S2HOC Multi Localization Utility by Patrykulka - Merge localization files[/]
[]Stalker2 Config Files Dump - Download cfg files with cfg.bin already extracted[/]
[]WinMerge - Check differences between files[/]
[]Stalker Official Discord - Modding support/resources/guides[/]
[]Stalker GAMMA discord - Modding support/resources/guides[/]
[]ZoneKit SDK YouTube tutorials by rbwadle - The ZoneKit SDK goldmine[/]
CAN YOU MAKE A VERSION WITH "XXX"
No. Please see the "Tools for Edit/Merge" above.
CHANGELOG
1. 4 - 23/09/2025
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 6[/]
[]Mod now use the new patch method[/]
[]Added +200% variant[/]
1. 3 - 06/09/2025
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 5. 3[/]
1. 2 - 19/12/2024
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 1[/]
1. 1 - 29/11/2024
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 0. 1[/]
1. 0 - 25/11/2024
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[]Initial Release[/]
MY OTHER MODS
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[]Initial Release[/]
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 0. 1[/]
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 1[/]
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 5. 3[/]
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[]Updated for Stalker 2 v1. 6[/]
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[]Stalker Pak Tool by v3fish - The best unpak/repak tool[/]
Empty Hands Zoom is a small utility mod for Arma 3 that increases the zoom level when your hands are empty, with options for +50%, +100%, +150%, +200%, or disabled. It mimics the zoom behavior from ArmA 2/3, giving players more flexibility in observation. With 293 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a niche but appreciated tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 293 endorsements and over 24k downloads, so it's a trusted tweak.
- Gives you real control over zoom levels—pick your sweet spot from 50% to 200% or turn it off.
- Lightweight and does exactly what it says, no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects empty hands—if you're holding a weapon, this mod does nothing for you.
- Might feel redundant if you already use a zoom mod or script that covers this.
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter camera or zoom behavior—test before stacking.
For Arma 3 players who find the default empty-hand zoom too restrictive and want a quick, adjustable boost. It's perfect for recon or just admiring the view without a weapon out. Skip if you rarely play without a weapon or already have a zoom solution.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop it in your Arma 3 mod folder or use a mod manager like Steam Workshop—no extra steps.
- Test each zoom level in the virtual arsenal to see which feels best for your playstyle.
- If you use other camera mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stalker2heartofchornobyl Mods
- Author
- hwk
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 24,702
- Endorsements
- 293
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 11/25/2024
- Updated
- 9/23/2025
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