S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the highly-anticipated next installment in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise. After a 13-year hiatus since the last entry in the series, the game is set to make its debut on consoles exclusively for the Xbox Series X.
GSC Game World, a European game developer, has been affected by the Russian invasion, disrupting their lives and development process. Showing their support for their country’s freedom, the team had to pause development efforts to ensure the well-being of their employees and families. Other game companies, such as EA and CD Projekt, have also shown support for Ukraine by halting the sales and representation of Russia in their games.
To keep you updated on the post-apocalyptic survival shooter, here’s everything you need to know about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Release Date
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was initially set to release on April 28, 2022. However, due to recent events, the game has been delayed until September 5, 2024, to allow the development team to focus on more critical matters.
Platforms
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to launch as an Xbox console exclusive, available on Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as PC. The game will also be available through Xbox Game Pass. While the PlayStation 5 release date has not been announced, leaked internal documents hint at the game being a console exclusive for only three months.
