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.
New Mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Aims to Fix Stuttering and Shader Compilation Issues
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally launched, and with it, the first wave of mods has arrived. While many players are currently frustrated with the game's poor optimization, a community effort seems to have found a solution.
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November 21, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl tested on GTX 1650, GTX 1060, RX 6600, and other GPUs
Following the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, videos showcasing the game's performance on various hardware configurations have started to surface online. Specifically, you can see how the game runs on NVIDIA GTX 1650, RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 4070, Radeon RX 6600, and more.
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November 21, 2024
Dying Light сreators share heartwarming art to celebrate the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
To mark the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Techland, the company known for the Dying Light series, congratulated GSC Game World and shared a heartwarming piece of art. The artwork features characters sitting around a campfire, enjoying their time together.
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November 21, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has already made it into Steam's Top 10 Most Popular Games
Yesterday (November 20), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released and has received very positive reviews from gamers (80% rating) at the time of writing. Additionally, the game has entered the Top 10 most popular games on Steam.
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November 21, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S
After numerous delays, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has finally launched, available now on PC and Xbox Series X/S with Russian subtitles. The PC version is available on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
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November 20, 2024
Immersive but Imperfect: Critics Weigh In on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
Full reviews for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl are now live, just ahead of its official release at 8:00 AM PST. The game's overall score is fluctuating but currently sits at 76 on Metacritic and 77 on OpenCritic, with only 62% of critics recommending it.
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November 20, 2024
GSC Releases S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Launch Trailer Featuring Strelok
The launch trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has hit the web. The game is officially set to release in just two hours at 8:00 AM PST.
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November 20, 2024
First Two Hours of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Surfaced Online
The global release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is just hours away, set for 8:00 AM PST. However, some lucky players with physical copies have already started exploring the game.
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November 20, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Xbox version receives a 139GB patch
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 hasn't even launched yet, and it's already received two massive patches on Xbox. Following a previously released 16GB update, developers have just dropped a patch nearly the size of the game itself.
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November 20, 2024
Microsoft Reveals November's Game Pass Additions
Microsoft has revealed its Game Pass lineup for the latter half of November, with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 already available to subscribers.
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November 20, 2024
The Division 2 Gets S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Crossover Content
The MMO shooter Tom Clancy's The Division 2 has launched a collaboration with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, resulting in the addition of paid content from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. to the game.
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November 19, 2024
NVIDIA Releases Exclusive S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Trailer
NVIDIA has marked the imminent release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 by unveiling a new trailer for the game. The video primarily highlights the benefits of DLSS 3 frame generation technology but also features plenty of fresh gameplay footage.
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November 19, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Becomes the Best-Selling Paid Game on Steam
Despite potential restrictions in Russia, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is enjoying massive popularity on Steam. According to the platform's official site, the shooter has skyrocketed 67 spots to become the top-selling paid game.
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November 19, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Reviews to Appear on the Same Day as Release
The release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is just around the corner — the shooter is coming out this Wednesday, November 20. Reviews from journalists will arrive on the same day, slightly ahead of the release.
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November 18, 2024
First S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Impressions: Immersive Atmosphere, Tough Combat, and Minor Bugs
Initial details about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl have started surfacing online, as some players who received early physical copies are sharing their experiences.
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November 18, 2024
Unboxing Videos of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Collector's Edition Surface Online
It's hard to believe, but the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is just two days away. Some lucky fans have already received physical copies of the game, with at least two unboxing videos making their way online.
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November 18, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 developers showcase Rodent
Developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl have revealed another updated mutant from the original trilogy. Following the recent showcase of the Pseudodog, they've now presented the Rodent.
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November 18, 2024
New footage and gameplay of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has appeared
A new selection of footage from the pre-release version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Xbox Series X/S has been published on Reddit. In addition, new gameplay has leaked online — apparently from owners of the physical edition.
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November 17, 2024
The creators of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 showed a couple more artifacts
The developers from the GSC Game World studio showed the public two more artifacts that can be found in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. One of them, «Kolobok», is familiar to players from the previous trilogy, and the second will appear for the first time.
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November 14, 2024
Phil Spencer: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Could Become One of 2024's Favorite Games
In addition to his talk with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer also gave an interview to journalist Stephen Totilo. During the conversation, the Xbox head discussed some of the most anticipated games, one of which is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.
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November 14, 2024
The final PC system requirements for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 have been revealed
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 developers have revealed the final PC system requirements for the game. To run the game at 1080p and 30 FPS, you will need at least an Intel Core i7-7700K, 16 GB of RAM and a GTX 1060.
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November 12, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Benchmark Results Show FPS Performance on RTX 40 Series Graphics Cards
NVIDIA has shared test results for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, set to release on November 20. The game was tested on RTX 40 series graphics cards, which support DLSS 3 frame generation technology.
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November 12, 2024
Developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 showed Pseudodog
Developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl continue to warm up interest to the game in anticipation of its release. This time they published a short video with demonstration of Pseudodog.
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November 11, 2024
Spyro Reignited Trilogy to be released in Game Pass
Microsoft announced in social media about the upcoming addition of Spyro Reignited Trilogy to Game Pass on Xbox and PC. The collection of remasters will appear in the subscription service already on November 12.
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November 11, 2024
Steam Gamers Are Already Snapping Up S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — Game Hits #4 in Sales Charts
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has officially «gone gold,» ensuring its release on November 20. Following this announcement, the game quickly shot up the Steam sales charts.
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November 11, 2024
New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Image Showcases the Haunting Beauty of the Zone
GSC Game World continues to build excitement for the upcoming release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Following yesterday's overview trailer, the developers have shared a fresh concept art piece, showcasing a view of the Zone from atop a cooling tower.
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November 8, 2024
New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gameplay trailer released
IGN has released an exclusive gameplay trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, timed to coincide with the upcoming release of the action game. The video showed new footage of the Zone and a weapon upgrade system at traders, and also reminded players of the game's release on November 20.
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November 7, 2024
GSC Already Playing the Steam Version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
As S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fans count down to November 20, the team at GSC Game World is already exploring the Zone. A hint came from a Steam interface screenshot shared by the studio's lead community manager.
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November 7, 2024
A new atmospheric screenshot of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has appeared online
Ahead of the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, a fresh screenshot has surfaced online. Fans found the image in the profile of one of the game's developers.
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November 5, 2024
The creators of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 showcased a popular artifact from the original trilogy
GSC Game World has released another video dedicated to the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. This time, the authors allowed viewers to admire the popular artifact Mama's Beads, which is in high demand among treasure hunters.
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November 5, 2024
System requirements have appeared on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Steam page
The developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl have published the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version. For a comfortable game, you will need 16 GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 2070.
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November 1, 2024
The new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 video showcases the Soul artifact
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl developers have released a short video showcasing the updated Soul artifact. It was also revealed that in the new game, it will boost stamina.
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October 29, 2024
Ubisoft Has a Surprise for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Fans: Exclusive Set for The Division 2 Announced
Developers of Tom Clancy's The Division 2 have unexpectedly announced a collaboration with GSC Game World. The result of this partnership is an exclusive line of skins inspired by S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.
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October 29, 2024
New Gameplay Footage for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Released
Blogger Spartan Mozi continues to share fresh gameplay clips from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, provided by GSC Game World. Following combat scenes with poltergeists and bandits, a new video has surfaced, introducing players to the Lesser Zone.
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October 28, 2024
New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gameplay with a battle against a poltergeist has been shown online
User Stalker2News shared an excerpt from the new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl gameplay. The short video showed Skif meeting one of the mutants familiar to players — a poltergeist.
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October 25, 2024