S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - the long-awaited sequel to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series from GSC Game World. The project was announced back in 2010, almost 15 years ago. Work on the project was halted and resumed only in 2018. Initially, the game was set to release in April 2022, but it was repeatedly delayed, and work on the game was paused. 

Finally, in August 2023, at the Xbox Gamescom 2023 exhibition, a gameplay trailer was presented and the release was announced for the first quarter of 2024. However, the exact date was only revealed in January. To find out, read our material. 

What will Stalker 2 be about?

Stalker 2 adheres to the classic concept of works set in the "Stalker" universe: the main character finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world after the Chernobyl NPP disaster in 1986. 

The protagonist, Skif, gets involved in events occurring several years after the plot of the previous part. The territory of the "Zone" has significantly expanded, covering new locations, anomalies, and artifacts. One of them is found by the hero, who decides he needs to restore the lost power of the item. You will have to uncover the secret of the "Zone", reach its heart, and solve the main anomaly. 

When will Stalker 2 be released?

The latest release date announced by the developers is September 5, 2024. It cannot be said for certain that this date is final - further delays and postponements have not been ruled out. But we hope that Stalker 2 will finally appear on our screens very soon.

Can you pre-order Stalker 2?

Yes, pre-order for Stalker 2 is already available on Steam for $59.99 (~5425 Russian rubles) for the standard edition. Those who pre-order will receive bonuses: exclusive costumes, weapon skins, tunes, and more. The Deluxe and Ultimate collections include a digital artbook, additional soundtrack, missions, and story expansions.