The Farm 51’s Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is now available in Steam Early Access. A sequel to its 2021 first-person survival shooter, the sequel sees players embarking on a dimension-hopping adventure as Cole Grey. You select one of five different classes, ally with factions, recruit companions, indulge in some base-building, and more.
Even in early access, there is much more content available than the first game, with the developer touting over 30 hours of gameplay, and the Zone is roughly 20 times bigger. The current build represents 30 to 40 percent of the “final scope” for the world and narrative, with most weapons and equipment already included. You can also expect most gameplay mechanics and content to be polished.
While The Farm 51 targeted an October release for all versions, it’s now estimating six to ten months for early access, meaning a potential push into 2026. Regardless, it wants to utilize that time to let player feedback “influence a project of this scale and to validate together changes made during early access.”
Check out our feature to learn more about Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone’s setting, gameplay mechanics, and new third-person perspective.
