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STALCRAFT: X Shared More Concept Art, But Its Purpose Is Still Unclear

Seven artwork sheets show armored character and equipment variations without identifying how they connect to the game.

STALCRAFT: X has another batch of mysterious development concepts, and EXBO is still keeping the explanation locked away. The artwork gives players plenty to examine, but the announcement does not identify what these designs are meant to become.

In a new Steam announcement, the game’s art department shared seven concept images and invited the community to come up with theories. No character names, feature details, or connection to upcoming content were provided.

The designs center on heavily equipped armored figures. Several concepts use similar silhouettes while changing the helmets, face coverings, armor plates, pouches, and other carried gear.

Two armored STALZONE character concepts in camouflage gear
Two armored character concepts with different equipment layouts.

Other sketches move in a different direction, using long pale outer layers, oversized equipment bags, and head-mounted devices. One set adds leafy camouflage across the clothing and armor, creating a look that would fit a very different role from the more standard tactical outfits.

Two armored character concepts wearing pale outer layers
Alternate concepts with pale outer layers and additional equipment.

The final sheet presents smaller character sketches and alternate configurations, making the collection feel more like an early design board than a preview of one confirmed item. Until EXBO provides more context, the images remain clues rather than confirmation of a future weapon, outfit, faction, or character.

Small armored character sketches and alternate designs
A design sheet with multiple smaller character variations.

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Stalzone

STALZONE is the extraction shooter where you don't have to start over — and the only one with a world worth belonging to. You are invited to explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone twisted by anomalies and divided between rival factions whose territories shape the danger around you.

  • Genre Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
  • Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Perspective First person
  • Modes Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
  • Release December 9, 2022

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