STALKER 2 Devs Say They Were Hacked, Ask Fans to Stay Away From Leaks
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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl developer GSC Game World has revealed it was hacked by a group on a Russian social network.
On Twitter, the GSC Game World team posted a statement about the hack, explaining what happened and revealing that the studio has faced cyberattacks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
"Recently, our employee's account for a collective work-with-images application was hacked," GSC Game World wrote. "The responsibility for this was claimed by a community from a Russian social network. They are threatening to use the data obtained for blackmail and intimidation.
A message from GSC Game World team pic.twitter.com/rqRM0tFZmO
"This is not the first attempt to hack and leak our data, including personal information. We have been enduring constant cyberattacks for more than a year now. We have faced blackmail, acts of aggression, hacks, attempts to hurt players and fans, and efforts to damage the development process or the reputation of our company."
GSC Game World is asking fans to "refrain from watching or distributing information" about STALKER 2 in the event of any leaks. The studio said that outdated and work-in-progress materials are not representative of the final product.
Elsewhere in the statement, GSC Game World also reiterated its "unwavering commitment to supporting" Ukraine, adding that "attempt to blackmail or intimidate us are completely futile." Finally, the team expressed its appreciation for the STALKER 2 community, ending by saying, "Your support is our
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