The highly-anticipated game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, is set to release in Q1 2024, as confirmed by the GSC Game World. This next-gen open-world adventure will immerse players in the intense, dark, and deadly environment of The Zone. Here’s a detailed look at what to expect.
The game is set in the exclusion area around the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, filled with radiation, mutants, and mysterious anomalies. Players take on the role of stalkers, bounty hunters drawn to the Zone’s treasures and mysteries.
Key Features:
- Cinematic Storyline: The game boasts a branching cinematic story set in a post-apocalyptic dark science fiction landscape.
- Immersive Gameplay: Featuring first-person shooter, immersive sim, and horror elements, players will experience a unique gameplay style.
- Survival Mechanics: Players must hunt for essential supplies and fend off hostile locals to survive the harsh conditions.
- Mystery and Exploration: Explore the dark secrets of the Zone, hunt mutants, and discover game-changing artifacts.
- Tactical Firefights: Engage in firefights with over 30 firearm models, customizable and upgradable to suit various enemies.
- Next-Gen Graphics: Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game promises benchmark-setting graphics.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be available on PC and Xbox Series X/S. It will be part of the Game Pass on day one.
Source: Official Website.