Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl—Everything We Know So Far

Despite the numerous delays, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is nearing completion, and the release date has also been fixed. The team did not stick to the initial plan for the 2022 launch. However, things are looking better for the game. While we wait for the game’s release, here is everything you need to know about Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Release Date of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

The Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be launched on September 5, 2024. The game will make its way to PC and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be released on Xbox Game Pass with day-one for console and PC subscribers. Also, the studio has confirmed that “multiplayer will be added to the game with a free update.“ So, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will support multiplayer mode.

There is a reason why the game has been delayed every year since 2021. It is primarily because of the development issues and the worsening relations between Russia and Ukraine.

The studio working on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl was founded in Ukraine and based in Kyiv. However, after the Russian invasion, GSC Game World briefly paused the game’s development and relocated its development team to Prague, Czech Republic. They also renamed the game to emphasize the Ukrainian spelling of “Chornobyl.”

Aside from this, GSC Game World faced another issue: they lost $70,000 in damages due to the fire in the Prague office.

What Is the Upcoming Game About?

Remember the 2007 cult-classic original Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl? Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is its sequel! This must have given you a rough idea of what the story will entail.

Once again, you will find yourself trapped in the body of a survivor wearing a gas mask in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. As a bounty hunter, you will explore the contaminated areas for rare treasures and secrets. The gameplay will mainly focus on survival. However, this will prove to be a daunting task due to the danger lurking around every corner.

You must stay vigilant against dangerous anomalies such as gravitational bubbles, which are powerful enough to tear Stalkers apart to secure valuable artifacts.

The game will introduce a complete day-night cycle and dynamic weather, giving the players the sensation that the world is shifting around them. Dealing with hunger, sleep deprivation, and radiation effects will be troublesome. However, you can overcome these issues with the right tactics and unleash their character’s best form.

Once you have survived the elements, the actual mission will reveal itself. You will go up against various dangerous Mutants and Factions of other human S.T.A.L.K.E.R.S.

These S.T.A.L.K.E.R.S have entered the zone, hoping to steal valuable, powerful artifacts and exploit the area. Even though Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a standalone sequel based in the modern world, it will still stick to its original roots. So, it is hard to say if any original characters will return for the sequel.

System Requirements

If you plan on enjoying the game to its maximum potential, ensure your system is up to the mark.

The minimum system requirements are:

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X/Intel Core i5-7600K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Storage: 150 GB available space

The recommended system requirements are:

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X/Intel Core i7-9700K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB
Storage: 150 GB available space

Although there are still seven months until the game’s launch, you can pre-order the game right now and secure your chance! The digital and physical copies offer different editions.

Gameplay Trailer for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Yes, you can watch the gameplay trailer, which was released on August 24, 2023.

This ends our coverage of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Rest assured, we will update this site promptly if we receive any new information. So, remember to bookmark this page!