Highly anticipated STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has an official release date of September 5, 2024.
Coming to PC and Xbox Series plus GSC Game World also reopened pre-orders, which had been closed after postponements caused by the war in Ukraine.
Looking to pre-order head over to stalker2.com
GSC Game World addressed the further delay of the launch:
“During Gamescom 2023, GSC Game World decided to show a small part of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl to the public for the first time. This unique initiative then turned into a trip from one event to another in Poland, France, Brazil, Singapore and other countries. Thousands of players have had the opportunity to play the game and provide direct feedback.”
STALKER 2 screenshots with HUD
The six new screenshots show the HUD and a few classic locations.



STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a next-gen sequel to the award-winning PC game franchise developed by GSC Game World, set to deliver a unique action experience of survival in the post-apocalyptic Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
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.
- Benchmark-setting graphics powered by the Unreal Engine 5.
- Official mod support, granting the crafty stalkers Freedom to expand and enrich the game universe.
- Experience one-of-a-kind gameplay, featuring the elements of a first-person shooter, immersive sim, and horror.
- Play a major part in a non-linear story that unfolds in the setting of local post-apocalyptic dark science fiction.



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