PlayStation 5 owners will get to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl later this year. GSC Game World did not give an exact release date just yet outside of a "late 2025" window.
The PlayStation 5 release will include some special features thanks to the DualSense controller. There will be haptic feedback and adaptive trigger functionality. The PlayStation 5 Pro version will have "further technical enhancements," but the studio says they'll share details on those at a later date.
Stalker 2 was released on Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 20, 2024. It released in a bit of a rough state but several patches have been released that have improved the game considerably.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is set in a fictional, reimagined Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. The nuclear disaster at the Chornobyl Power Plant in 1986 was not the only incident, as a second explosion struck the reactor in 2006, giving rise to the Zone. This dangerous region is inhabited by mutated creatures, hostile anomalies, deadly radiation, and an enigmatic, anomalous energy.
Bounty hunters venture deep into the Zone, drawn in by the temptation of its treasures and mysteries. Some are fleeing their past, others are driven by greed, and a few are determined to uncover the truth behind the Zone’s darkest secrets.
You will step into the role of Skif, a solitary stalker who enters the Zone following a series of unexpected events. As you journey toward the Heart of Chornobyl, you will gradually unravel the secrets of this world — navigating the balance of power among factions, fighting against hostile enemies, and surviving in a constantly changing, perilous world. In this non-linear narrative, every decision you make will shape the outcome of this expansive and epic story. With over three hours of scripted cutscenes, deep faction systems, and unpredictable encounters around every corner, no two journeys through the Zone will be the same. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, photogrammetry technology, and the developers' frequent visits to the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the authenticity and atmosphere — hallmarks of the series — are more immersive than ever.
The game was completed amid Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, and the war continues. GSC Game World has been supporting their homeland in every possible way. For those wishing to contribute, we recommend visiting the official charity fund of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: https://u24.gov.ua/
Bounty hunters venture deep into the Zone, drawn in by the temptation of its treasures and mysteries. Some are fleeing their past, others are driven by greed, and a few are determined to uncover the truth behind the Zone’s darkest secrets.
You will step into the role of Skif, a solitary stalker who enters the Zone following a series of unexpected events. As you journey toward the Heart of Chornobyl, you will gradually unravel the secrets of this world — navigating the balance of power among factions, fighting against hostile enemies, and surviving in a constantly changing, perilous world. In this non-linear narrative, every decision you make will shape the outcome of this expansive and epic story. With over three hours of scripted cutscenes, deep faction systems, and unpredictable encounters around every corner, no two journeys through the Zone will be the same. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, photogrammetry technology, and the developers' frequent visits to the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the authenticity and atmosphere — hallmarks of the series — are more immersive than ever.
The game was completed amid Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, and the war continues. GSC Game World has been supporting their homeland in every possible way. For those wishing to contribute, we recommend visiting the official charity fund of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: https://u24.gov.ua/
