S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Box Art
Publisher
GSC Game World
Developer
GSC Game World
Platforms
Xbox Series X, PC
Release Date
05 September 2024: WW: PC, Xbox Series X
Genre
First Person Shooter

Game Overview:

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an open world first person shooter developed and published by GSC Game World.

It is the fourth total instalment in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.

Latest Updates For S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl “Needs More Time on the Technical Side of Things” – GSC Game World

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl “Needs More Time on the Technical Side of Things” – GSC Game World

The developer says it delayed the game to remove the "technical imperfections that hold S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 below the expected standards for the final experience our fans are waiting for."

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Delayed to September 5th

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Delayed to September 5th

Pre-orders are now available for GSC Game World's open-world survival shooter, which is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals New UI with Updated Screenshots

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals New UI with Updated Screenshots

The open world first-person shooter is scheduled to release sometime in Q1 of this year for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Wil Have a 60 FPS Performance Mode on Xbox Series X/S

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Wil Have a 60 FPS Performance Mode on Xbox Series X/S

GSC Game World confirms the FPS will have a Graphics Mode and a Performance Mode, though details on its target resolution are unconfirmed.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s Main Story Will be About 40 Hours Long

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s Main Story Will be About 40 Hours Long

Developer GSC Game World says the open world shooter will have a "huge" amount of content, with four different endings to see.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Receives Gorgeous New Trailer Featuring Strider

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Receives Gorgeous New Trailer Featuring Strider

The sequel launches in Q1 2024 for Xbox Series X/S and PC as players return to the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone to find artifacts.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will be Playable at Paris Games Week 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will be Playable at Paris Games Week 

Microsoft will also be bringing other upcoming titles like Ara: History Untold, Jusant, and Towerborne to the show.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Developer’s Prague Offices Were Damaged in a Recent Fire

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Developer’s Prague Offices Were Damaged in a Recent Fire

Roughly $66,000 worth of damage was sustained, though fortunately, no one was injured due to the fire.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Anomalies, Guns, and Enemies Showcased in New Trailer

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Anomalies, Guns, and Enemies Showcased in New Trailer

After initially targeting this year, the survival shooter is launching in Q1 2024 for Xbox Series X/S and PC while also coming to Game Pass.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Releasing in Q1 2024, According to New Fact Sheet

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Releasing in Q1 2024, According to New Fact Sheet

Developer GSC Game World previously stated that the survival shooter would still be released this year on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is Due Out in December – Rumour

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is Due Out in December – Rumour

In September last year, developer GSC Game World reiterated that the open world first person shooter was targeting a 2023 launch.

Xbox is Bringing Over 30 Titles to Gamescom, Including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Forza Motorsport

Xbox is Bringing Over 30 Titles to Gamescom, Including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Forza Motorsport

The likes of Ara: History Untold, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, Starfield, Towerborne, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will also be present at the Xbox booth.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Forza Motorsport, and Towerborne Playable at Gamescom – Rumor

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Forza Motorsport, and Towerborne Playable at Gamescom – Rumor

Xbox is planning to go "all out" at the trade fair, with all three titles reportedly receiving new details and playable for attendees.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is Skipping Xbox Games Showcase

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is Skipping Xbox Games Showcase

"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will miss the June online conferences preferring to make important announcements in the upcoming months," GSC Game World says.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Receives New Teaser About NON STOP Energy Drink

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Receives New Teaser About NON STOP Energy Drink

GSC GameWorld seemingly partners with the real-world energy drink while providing a brief new look at the survival title.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Developer Has Been “Enduring Constant Cyberattacks for More Than a Year”

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Developer Has Been “Enduring Constant Cyberattacks for More Than a Year”

"In the event of any leaks, we ask that you refrain from watching or distributing information about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2," the developer says.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chronobyl Will Receive New “Exclusive Look” at GDC

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chronobyl Will Receive New “Exclusive Look” at GDC

The upcoming open world shooter will be featured in a GDC presentation later this month, presented by GSC Game World 3D animator Anton Riabchuk.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Developer Releases Gorgeous New Gameplay Screenshots

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Developer Releases Gorgeous New Gameplay Screenshots

GSC Game World's highly anticipated first person survival horror open world shooter is in development for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Continues to Look Stunning in New Trailer

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Continues to Look Stunning in New Trailer

GSC Game World's survival horror open world shooter is in development for Xbox Series X/S and PC, and will also launch day one on Game Pass.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Not Delayed, Still Releasing in 2023

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Not Delayed, Still Releasing in 2023

GSC Game World called a recent rumor that it didn't even have a working demo "absurd" and reiterated the game's 2023 release window.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl May Have Been Delayed Again, Microsoft Allegedly Refunding Pre-Orders

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl May Have Been Delayed Again, Microsoft Allegedly Refunding Pre-Orders

Microsoft is seemingly issuing refunds to those who pre-ordered the game via the Xbox Store, mentioning that it has been delayed to "an unconfirmed date in the future."

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Opening Showcased in New Trailer

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Opening Showcased in New Trailer

The video sees the protagonist getting ready to enter the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. After another delay, the FPS is now releasing in 2023.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Delayed to 2023

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Delayed to 2023

In an official tweet by Xbox of all the Xbox/PC titles releasing in the next 12 months, the survival shooter is listed for 2023.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Resumes Development

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Resumes Development

Developer GSC Game World put the open world horror shooter's development earlier this year due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Studio Shifting Part of its Team to Czech Republic – Rumor

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Studio Shifting Part of its Team to Czech Republic – Rumor

GSC Game World is reportedly seeking to shift part of its team to Prague to continue development on the survival shooter.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Development Put on Pause, GSC Game World Confirms

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Development Put on Pause, GSC Game World Confirms

Ukraine-based GSC Game World confirms that development for its upcoming S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been sidelined in light of the recent crisis in the country.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Delayed to December 8th

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Delayed to December 8th

GSC Game World says that the additional seven months is "needed to fulfill our vision and achieve the desired state of the game."

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is Cancelling All NFT-Related Plans Following Widespread Backlash

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is Cancelling All NFT-Related Plans Following Widespread Backlash

GSC Game World recently announced plans to incorporate NFTs in its upcoming open world horror shooter, but following backlash, has walked back on those plans.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Will Receive Free Post-Launch Multiplayer Modes

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Will Receive Free Post-Launch Multiplayer Modes

PvP game modes like deathmatch will be added to GSC Game World's open world shooter for free following its release.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Shadow of Chernobyl Requires 180 GB Installation Space

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Shadow of Chernobyl Requires 180 GB Installation Space

Originally listed as 150 GB on console, GSC World's upcoming survival horror FPS has seemingly ballooned in size en route to release.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Runs on Unreal Engine 5

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Runs on Unreal Engine 5

After previously revealing that the shooter runs on Epic's engine, GSC Game World has officially confirmed that it's Unreal Engine 5.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is Looking Like a Proper 9th Gen Graphical Showcase

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is Looking Like a Proper 9th Gen Graphical Showcase

Based on what we've seen so far, GSC Game World's upcoming open world shooter is looking like it'll be a proper 9th gen technical showpiece.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl’s E3 2021 Showing Made an Exciting Promise

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl’s E3 2021 Showing Made an Exciting Promise

GSC Game World's upcoming open world shooter was arguably one of the best-looking games across all of E3 2021.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Dev Diary Provides New Details on Gameplay, Story, and More

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Dev Diary Provides New Details on Gameplay, Story, and More

GSC Game World have released a new video focused on their recent gameplay revealed, revealing additional details on combat, the world, and more.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl PC Requirements Revealed

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl PC Requirements Revealed

The recommended requirements for GSC Game World's upcoming open world first person shooter are unsurprisingly hefty.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl’s Size is a Massive 150 GB

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl’s Size is a Massive 150 GB

GSC Game World's open world survival horror shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is apparently going to be quite a massive game.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Out on April 28th 2022, Official Gameplay Debuts

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Out on April 28th 2022, Official Gameplay Debuts

Venture through the Zone, dealing with humans and mutated creatures. It will be coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC along with Game Pass.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Interview – Open World, Branching Story, Atmosphere, and More

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Interview – Open World, Branching Story, Atmosphere, and More

GSC Game World PR manager Zakhar Bocharov speaks with GamingBolt about the upcoming shooter.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s Open World is Crucial to its Story, Developer Says

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s Open World is Crucial to its Story, Developer Says

"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is mostly about the new story, and we can’t tell it without the open world," says GSC Game World PR manager Zakhar Bocharov.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Dev Says You’ll Need “Several Playthroughs to See All the Story Content” in the Game

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Dev Says You’ll Need “Several Playthroughs to See All the Story Content” in the Game

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's narrative branches will guarantee replay value, according to GSC Game World.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will be a “Very Long Game” with “Hundreds of Hours” of Content

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will be a “Very Long Game” with “Hundreds of Hours” of Content

GSC Game World's upcoming shooter is going to keep you occupied for a while.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Xbox Series X/S Console Exclusivity Will Last 3 Months – Rumour

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Xbox Series X/S Console Exclusivity Will Last 3 Months – Rumour

A leaked document may have potentially revealed details on exclusivity periods for Xbox indie titles.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Would Have Been “Impossible to Run” on PS4 and Xbox One – Developer

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Would Have Been “Impossible to Run” on PS4 and Xbox One – Developer

GSC Game World's Zakhar Bocharov says S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 simply wouldn't have run on last-gen hardware.

No Plans for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 on PS5, Game Pass One of the Reasons Behind Xbox Console Exclusivity, Says Dev

No Plans for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 on PS5, Game Pass One of the Reasons Behind Xbox Console Exclusivity, Says Dev

"We're concentrating on the Xbox Series X/S version," says GSC Game World.

Xbox Highlights 20 Indie Titles Coming To Game Pass At Launch

Xbox Highlights 20 Indie Titles Coming To Game Pass At Launch

As well as others already on the service or non-Game Pass indies.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Dev Video Shows Off Game’s Models, Weapons, And Teeth

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Dev Video Shows Off Game’s Models, Weapons, And Teeth

Yep, there's teeth here.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Dev Clarifies Game’s Presence At March 26 Showcase And Releases New Artwork

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Dev Clarifies Game’s Presence At March 26 Showcase And Releases New Artwork

GSC hopes to keep your expectations in check.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will Have “A Huge Number” of Narrative Branches and Endings

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will Have “A Huge Number” of Narrative Branches and Endings

GSC Game World seems to have big ambitions with the upcoming shooter.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Details New Protagonist in Development Update

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Details New Protagonist in Development Update

GSC Game World shares an update on how development on the shooter is progressing.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets In-Engine Gameplay Teaser

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets In-Engine Gameplay Teaser

A brief snippet of the game for your consideration.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will Support Ray-Tracing, 120 FPS on Xbox Series X

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will Support Ray-Tracing, 120 FPS on Xbox Series X

"Unparalleled load-times" and 4K Ultra HD also promised.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Trailer Was In-Engine, Not Releasing in 2021

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Trailer Was In-Engine, Not Releasing in 2021

It also promises one of the "biggest seamless open worlds to date."

STALKER 2 Gets New Details And Screenshots

STALKER 2 Gets New Details And Screenshots

Return to Chernobyl with old and new locations.

STALKER 2 YouTube Views On Official Xbox Channel Surpass Halo Infinite And Fable [UPDATE]

STALKER 2 YouTube Views On Official Xbox Channel Surpass Halo Infinite And Fable [UPDATE]

The surprise announcement has our attention.

STALKER 2 Officially Unveiled With Reveal Trailer

STALKER 2 Officially Unveiled With Reveal Trailer

The first person shooter looks suitably foreboding.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – First Screenshot Revealed

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – First Screenshot Revealed

GSC Game World promises "more to come" later this year.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is Developed on Unreal Engine

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is Developed on Unreal Engine

The engine also "harmonizes well" with developer's goal for easier and more accessible modding.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 May Be Appearing At Gamescom 2019

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 May Be Appearing At Gamescom 2019

The long-awaited shooter could have something to show off very soon.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Announced For 2021 Release

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Announced For 2021 Release

The oft-cancelled sequel is going back into development.

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