S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl News
The latest news and rumors about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl for today and 2025. Here you will find all the news about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets Patch 1.4.1
Just days after the massive 1.4 update, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has received another patch. The new update, version 1.4.1, fixes two critical bugs.
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May 19, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Rostok Location Recreated in Minecraft: New Screenshots Shown
Reddit user hibreck has shared new screenshots of the Rostok location from the shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which he's recreating in the sandbox game Minecraft.
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May 17, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch 1.4 Performance Tested
YouTube channel S2Games Bench has tested patch 1.4 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, released on May 15th, to see how it affects PC performance.
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May 16, 2025
Gamer shows how S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gameplay changed after patch 1.4
Just hours after the release of patch 1.4 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, players have already started sharing gameplay videos. YouTuber ZoneSlug tested the update and highlighted the key improvements made to the shooter.
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May 15, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Release Patch 1.4 and Outline Key Changes
GSC Game World has released Patch 1.4 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, aiming to fix bugs and improve combat mechanics and overall gameplay.
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May 15, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Tease Falling Star Anomaly in Upcoming Patch
The developers behind S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl are continuing to tease the upcoming Update 1.4, slated for release before May 18th. Previously, the developers shared a video of a mutant feasting on a corpse. Now, they've showcased a falling star that players can spot in the Zone at night.
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May 13, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch 1.4 Release Window Announced
The next major patch (version 1.4) for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is slated to drop between May 12th and 18th. This was confirmed by Mol1t, community manager at GSC Game World.
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May 10, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 developers have revealed a new mechanic coming in the next patch
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl developers have released a video showcasing a new mechanic coming to the game in its next major update: mutants will now be able to feast on corpses. This feature is a welcome callback to previous installments in the series.
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May 6, 2025
Redditor Builds S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Rostok in Minecraft
Reddit user hibreck is recreating the entire Zone from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl in Minecraft. After previously completing the Agroprom Research Institute, he's now tackling Rostok. The Redditor hasn't finished the location yet, but decided to showcase the current version of Rostok. He posted screenshots on Reddit.
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May 4, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Release Patch 1.3.2 and Detail Fixes
GSC Game World has rolled out patch 1.3.2 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, addressing a number of technical and story-related issues. A full list of changes is available below.
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April 15, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Receives Biggest Discount on Steam Since Launch
GSC Games World has launched a new sale of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Steam. The shooter has received the biggest discount since its release — until April 21, it can be purchased on Valve's service at a price 20% cheaper.
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April 14, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Developers Show Roadmap for Q2 2025
GSC Games World Studio has released a roadmap for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl support, designed for Q2 of this year (April — June). Updates for the game will be released quarterly — mod support will be tested soon.
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April 14, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Drop New Trailer — But Players Want a Roadmap
GSC Game World has released another short teaser for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, this time showcasing a tense encounter with a bloodsucker — one that doesn’t end well for Skif.
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April 14, 2025
Fan Releases 80s-Inspired Movie Trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
YouTuber Movie Hopper has released what might be the final AI-generated trailer inspired by the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. His channel has previously featured "adaptations" of Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat. Now it's time for Heart of Chornobyl.
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April 2, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Joke About Mutant Cowboys — Meet Red Dead Chornobyl 2
GSC Game World joined in on the April Fools' fun by releasing a parody video for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The clip features three iconic mutants—Bloodsucker, Burer, and Controller—locked in a Mexican standoff deep within the Zone.
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April 1, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gets Another Patch, Focusing on Story-Blocking Bugs
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has received another patch. The latest update, version 1.3.1, is focused on eliminating story-blocking bugs and addressing various technical issues.
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March 27, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Developers Revealed Key Detail of Next Update
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl recently received a major patch 1.3, which brought hundreds of improvements to the game. Meanwhile, GSC Game World is preparing for the next update, sharing a few details.
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March 22, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Players Test Enemy AI and Stealth After Patch 1.3
Players have already tested Patch 1.3 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which was released this week. In particular, gamers tested enemy AI and stealth capabilities.
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March 21, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gets New Anomaly in Major Patch 1.3
On March 18th, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 received a substantial Patch 1.3, which, among other things, introduced a new anomaly called the Water Whirlwind. Players have already discovered it and captured it on video.
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March 19, 2025
“Just the Beginning” — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets Surprise Gameplay Trailer
The latest patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 wasn’t the only surprise from the developers—GSC Game World has also released a new gameplay trailer. Titled “Just the Beginning”, the video strongly hints that the improvements introduced in the latest update are only the start.
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March 19, 2025
Online Showcase Reveals FPS Changes in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 After New Patch 1.3 Compared to Versions 1.0.0 and 1.2
Recently, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl received a major patch, version 1.3, which introduced over 1200 fixes to the game. A video comparing different versions of the project has already surfaced online.
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March 19, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Drop Massive Patch 1.3
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has received another massive patch, bringing over 1200 fixes and improvements to the game. According to the developers, this latest update touches on nearly every aspect of the project, including balance, quests, performance, locations, sound, the A-Life system, and more. Check out the full patch notes on Steam.
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March 18, 2025
Gabe Newell Admits He's Replaying S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 for the Fourth Time
A recent response from Gabe Newell to a fan's letter has gone viral on Reddit, in which the head of Valve talked about his favorite games. He has already replayed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl four times, getting different endings.
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March 15, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to Get Squirrels in Next Update
GSC Game World has shared the first details about the next major patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The upcoming update will add squirrels to the game.
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March 13, 2025
DLCs for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will reveal the Zone from a new side, the developers promise
GSC Game World studio gave a short interview to VideoGamer, touching on the topic of future story DLCs for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The developers intend to refresh the perception of the Zone, showing it from a new side.
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March 10, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Next Patch Release Window Revealed
The next patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl could be dropping sometime between March 10th and March 16th. This tidbit comes directly from the developers, who responded to a fan question in their Discord server.
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March 7, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Player Count Revealed
Over six million players have ventured into the Zone since the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, according to developer GSC Game World. This number reflects legitimate copies of the game and excludes those acquired through piracy.
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March 4, 2025
AI Showed Fan Trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Movie in 80s Sci-Fi Style
A trailer for a fan-made AI adaptation of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, made with the help of 80s science fiction, has appeared on the Sora AI YouTube channel. The enthusiast showed what a live-action film based on the game could look like.
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February 22, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 A-Life System Tested After New Big Patch 1.2
Yesterday, the developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl released another huge patch, which made more than 1700 changes to the game and fixed many bugs. Some players have already tested the A-Life system in search of improvements.
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February 14, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets Huge Patch With Over 1,700 Fixes
GSC Game World has released a huge patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which is the first major update in 2025. The update fixed dozens of different bugs in gameplay, cutscenes, the A-Life system and NPC behavior, and also made changes to the game balance.
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February 13, 2025
A New Mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Allows Players to Join Factions Like Duty and Freedom
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has received an ambitious mod that adds a free-roaming exploration mode. The modification allows players to abandon the main storyline, join their preferred faction, and focus on exploring the Zone.
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February 5, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Next Major Patch Targeting Early February Release
The next major patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is expected to arrive in early February, according to a post by GSC Game World community manager, Mol1t.
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January 30, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Received First Patch in 2025: What Has Changed
Developers from GSC Game World released the first patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl this year. The update fixed some bugs, such as a memory leak in one of the locations.
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January 27, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, RDR 2, and The Witcher 3 Get Better Graphics with DLSS 4 in Video Comparison
A video of DLSS 4 testing from NVIDIA appeared on the MxBenchmarkPC YouTube channel. The technology was tested in several games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
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January 24, 2025
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 tested in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
TechSpot has gotten its hands on the highly anticipated RTX 5090 and put it through its paces with several demanding titles, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, one of 2024's most graphically intensive games.
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January 23, 2025