How Big Is STALKER 2 Compared To The First Game
The developers of haven't been shy about boasting about the game's map size, a massive upgrade from the original series. Set in the irradiated Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, players will experience a lone Stalker's journey through the paranormal and often horrifying wasteland. 's story will take players through many unique biomes and iconic locations from the series, each twisted by the Zone's strange influences in unique ways.
Being a direct sequel to the cult classic, aims to improve and expand on what made the franchise so beloved by fans. Out of all the expansions and exciting new features in , the most noticeable improvements are the complete graphical overhaul and detailed environments of 's new game world. While the sheer size of will give players plenty of locations to discover, the characters and factions bring the fictional world to life.
Despite the complete visual overhaul, aims to embrace the original series by directly continuing the previous game's events. 's story takes place years after the original games, following the journey of a new Stalker named Skif venturing into the Zone in hopes of finding a rare, supernaturally charged artifact.
Despite the new protagonist and goal, fans can expect to see some familiar faces across the zone, even if those faces are in the form of returning mutated monsters roaming the wasteland. Even though it is a direct sequel, new players won't have to be worried about catching up with the original games, as 's story can still be enjoyed without any prior knowledge of the series.
Screen Rant spoke to the technical producer behind the upcoming S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl to learn more about its terrifying world.
Expanding upon world, will feature four branching endings to offer players, with their actions throughout the game helping to determine which one they'll see. During their time in the Zone, players will encounter several side quests and NPCs that can have significant consequences depending on their choices.
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