S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Named Best PC Game of 2024 by Windows Central
Windows Central has published its roundup of 2024's best games, highlighting top titles for PC and Xbox, alongside winners in other categories.
The publication crowned S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 as the Best PC Game of 2024, praising it as "one of the most atmospheric and immersive shooters the industry has ever seen." Just a month ago, however, the outlet gave the game a score of 4/5, deducting points for bugs, performance issues, and frustrating monsters.
For Xbox, the title of Best Xbox Game went to Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, lauded for its action-packed campaign, diverse multiplayer modes, and co-op gameplay.
Full List of Winners:
- Best Xbox Game: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
- Best PC Game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Best Indie Game: Balatro
- Most Anticipated Game: Monster Hunter Wilds
- Best DLC: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Best Ongoing Game: Fallout 76
- Best Story Direction: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Game Pass Addition: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Best Art and Visuals: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
- Best Sound and Music: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
- Editor’s Choice: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
- Game Developer Excellence Award: Poncle (creators of Vampire Survivors).
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 was also recently recognized as one of the most visually stunning games of 2024. On top of this accolade, the shooter received a patch earlier today addressing several bugs.
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