Prepared to investigate the forbidden area of Zone? Get ready, as the release date of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is fast approaching, along with all the new features and multiple editions!
It’s been 17 long years of waiting, but S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally ready to drop on November 20, 2024, for PC and Xbox Series X/S. The game is also available for PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass subscribers, who can enjoy it from day one at no extra cost. What should you know before this important date?
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the latest entry in a beloved series announced over 10 years ago but later delayed due to the war in Ukraine. Despite the obviously turbulent times, GSC Game World has finally completed its masterpiece, anticipated by legions of fans worldwide. As we already know from the available trailers, it’s going to be a blast!
Running on Unreal Engine 5, the game brings the familiar gameplay experience to a new level of authenticity. Prepare for realistic movement, an even larger map of the treacherous area surrounding the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, and plenty of unpredictable enemies. Players get to play as lone Stalkers exploring the Zone in search of mysterious anomalies and a powerful energy source. It’s a unique merge of first-person shooter and survival horror you can enjoy solo or multiplayer.
The sequel is already the fourth most-wishlisted title on Steam, available in four physical and three digital editions. Players who pre-order it can count on a great deal of extra bonuses for better immersion. And how about the specs?
According to Steam, you’ll need:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 x64/Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K/AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB/AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB/Intel Arc A750
- Storage: 160 GB available space
- Additional Information: Graphics Preset: LOW/Resolution: 1080p/Target FPS: 30 (SSD required).
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10 x64/Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11700/AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070/AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- Storage: 160 GB available space
- Additional Information: Graphics Preset: HIGH/Resolution: 1440p/Target FPS: 60 (SSD required).