After seeing several delays, the developers behind Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl have reaffirmed that the title will come out in December 2023 with the release of a new trailer.
The first-person shooter survival horror game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be featured on the Xbox Game Pass. Furthermore, PC system requirements have recently been revealed for players to check out.
The latest iteration of the popular Stalker video game series has been in development for a long period now and has seen many delays over the past year. While initially hinted for 2021, the release date was later confirmed for April 28, 2022. This was delayed to December 8 of the same year for developmental reasons.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine put the entire development on indefinite hold. After reportedly shifting to the Czech Republic, the developers later confirmed that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released in 2023 for the advertised platforms.
The recently revealed trailer, titled "Come to Me," showcases both cutscenes and gameplay sequences from the upcoming video game. The protagonist is shown in action, dealing with other NPCs, engaging in combat, and exploring. While the trailer mentions 2023, the official Steam page states that the game will see the light of day in December later this year.
The Steam blurb for the game states that players will be exploring the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, which is filled with "dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies, and powerful artifacts." Players' in-game choices will supposedly determine how their fate runs in Stalker 2 as they make their way to the Heart of Chornobyl.
For those eager to try out the title, the minimum and maximum PC system requirements for Stalker 2 are as
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