S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is Out Now

Singapore — November 20, 2024

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S, marking

the end of a long and challenging development cycle that included the pandemic,

relocations, cyberattacks, a fire in the Prague office, and, above all, the ongoing war in

Ukraine, which continues to devastate the developers' Homeland.

The game is available for purchase on PC:

Steam

Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft Store

Epic Games Store

GOG

Also, the game is available for Game Pass subscribers day one:

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. takes place in a fictional Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. The nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl Power Plant in 1986 wasn’t the only one to occur, as the second explosion hit the reactor in 2006, creating the Zone. It’s a dangerous place, filled with mutated creatures, deadly radiation, and a strange, anomalous energy.

Bounty hunters delve deep into the Zone, driven by its treasures and mysteries. Some of them are running from their past, others are blinded by money, and some are obsessed with finding the truth behind all the mysteries. You will take the role of Skif - a lone stalker, who enters the Zone after a series of unforeseen events. On the way to the Heart of Chornobyl, you will gradually uncover the secrets of this world, explore the balance of power between factions, fight, and survive. In this non-linear story, every choice you make will impact the outcome of this global and epic tale, featuring three hours of scripted cutscenes. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, photogrammetry technology, and the developers' regular visits to the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the authenticity and atmosphere that have always been the hallmark of the series are better than ever.

“It feels utterly surreal to say that, but after more than 7 years in the making, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is now released.

That’s totally wild. So was the whole development story.


What started as the most ambitious game by GSC eventually turned out to be an ultimate personal challenge. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 was always supposed to be a truly Ukrainian product, showing our culture to the world in the ongoing effort of the nation to be recognized. I truly believe the team we have consists of exceptional people, but I never actually thought they would be finishing the game under the circumstances like these. 

Despite all the odds, it’s there. Our biggest game, our own story, our love letter to Ukraine. All the time, effort and passion we put into this is about to be witnessed by the players from all around the globe. After 15 years, the doors to the Zone will be opened once again”, - says Ievgen Grygorovych, CEO and Game Director.

The game was finished amidst Russian full-fledged aggression towards Ukraine. War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a full-length documentary about this game development. It was created in collaboration with Xbox, and it gives a deep insight of what the team went through. We would highly recommend watching it before playing the game, since it gives the important context.

Contact Information

GSC Game World Zakhar Bocharov - Communications Directorzb@stalker2.com

4Divinity Jon Kang – Senior Marketing Managerjonkang@epicsoft.asia

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4Divinity

4Divinity is a digital and retail games publishing company focused on bringing exciting games content from around the world to Asia and introducing Asian content to a global market. Along with its sister company Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity is partnering with publishers and development studios to introduce brand-new IP to the region. https://www.4divinity.com/ 

About GSC Game World

GSC Game World, a Ukrainian video game developer, was founded in 1995 and is renowned for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is committed to delivering top-tier gaming experiences and recently released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.