GSC Gameworld has announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will now launch in November and a premier event is happening in August. Fans awaiting the sequel will have to wait just a bit longer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl to arrive as its release date has now been pushed back to November 20, 2024. GSC Gameworld has released a new trailer for the game and is having some fun with its 3rd release date by naming the trailer, “Really, Again?”.
“We know you might be tired of waiting, and we truly appreciate your patience. These two additional months will give us the chance to fix more “unexpected anomalies” (or simply “bugs”, as you call them). We are always grateful for your ongoing support and understanding – it means the world to us. We’re just as eager as you are to finally release the game and for you to experience it for yourself.”
Yevhen Grygorovych, Game Director at GSC Game World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been made using Unreal 5 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Both digital and physical editions will be available via GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft and Xbox stores, and Gamepass.
Developer Deep Dive details
The team is working with X-Box to present a developer deep dive on August 12, 2024, where new footage will be shown and they will participate in interviews. GSC Gamescom will go behind the scenes to explore the development process for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl while revealing new cutscenes, gameplay, a world overview, and game locations.
About (per press release):
“S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the latest installment in the acclaimed series that has captivated millions of players globally. This new entry combines first-person shooter elements with immersive sim mechanics and horror, delivering a uniquely intense experience. Featuring unprecedented scale, advanced graphics, and a rich, atmospheric adventure, it promises to be the ultimate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. journey.”
Description (per official website):
“The Heart of Chornobyl has never been beating so loud as it is right now. The Zone is calling for stalkers, who are ready to delve into the non-linear journey through a sinister open world in the Eastern European post-apocalyptic setting.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl applies the full potential of Unreal Engine 5 as well as motion capture and photogrammetry technologies to provide you with benchmark-setting graphics and ultimate immersion into the game world. The advanced artificial intelligence system will compel the stalker to utilize a tactical approach against numerous enemies, challenging and keeping even the most hard-boiled players engaged. A-Life 2.0 life-simulating system builds a holistic live environment where player’s actions have an impact on the world of the Zone.
Dangerous mutants and deadly anomalies will not be the only obstacles on your journey. You will feel all the griefs of a new stalker life while searching and consuming rare and valuable supplies — food, drinks, meds, alcohol, etc. Immersive survival mechanics will be enriching the gameplay on the path through the branched storyline.”