GSC Game World has announced that Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl will now release on September 5, 2024. Previously the game would’ve released in 2021, before being delayed to 2022, 2023, early 2024, and now late 2024. The game will be available on the Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl is the long-anticipated sequel to Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl. The original game is a first-person horror shooter with RPG elements. Over the years, the game has garnered several spin-offs such as Stalker: Call of Pripyat and Stalker: Clear Sky. Heart of Chernobyl will be the game’s first true sequel in fifteen years.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl Now Releasing in September 2024
GSC Game World recently posted on their official Twitter/X account with an announcement that Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl will now release in September 6, 2024. In the post, they outline the reasons for the delay, stating that last year, they took an early version of the game around the world to show to fans and critics alike. The recent iteration of the game had promise but was still rife with technical problems, as the developers state:
“Throughout the frankly challenging development process, we understood the time was of the team’s main essence. Seeing the scope of polishing and understanding that we can’t push your patience too much, we were absolutely dedicated to releasing the game in Q1 2024, and we worked extra hard to meet the release window. That, however, doesn’t change the fact that at the beginning of this year, we still witnessed the certain amount of technical imperfections that hold S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 below the expected standards for the final experience our fans are waiting for”
The game will now release in September 2024. GSC Game World released a trailer confirming the delay. Check it out below:
Lastly, the game will release on September 6, 2024, for the Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
