The world of STALKER might just be heading to your living room! Maksym Krippa, the big cheese over at GSC Game World, seems to have hinted at some pretty exciting discussions with Netflix. Yes, a potential TV adaptation of our precious post-apocalyptic franchise is in the works. Who wouldn’t want to see those eerie anomalies and mutated beasts come alive on screen?
The buzz comes from STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which dropped last month. Despite a reception as mixed as my attempts at multiplayer games (hey, I’m not saying I rage-quit… often), it’s already raked in enough cash to make GSC profitable. Who knew running through irradiated zones could pay off?
This game sold a million copies within just two days! That’s right, even with it being available on day one for both PC and Xbox Game Pass. It seems this franchise has legs, and now it might just have wings too, thanks to the small screen.
Maksym Krippa isn’t shy about his dreams for STALKER, in an interview with Forbes Ukraine, he expressed his enthusiasm for seeing the franchise expanded into other mediums. “I’d love to see STALKER appear on screen,” he said. Honestly, can you blame him? With successful adaptations like HBO’s The Last of Us and Amazon’s Fallout, a treasure trove of potential is waiting to be tapped.
You’ve got to wonder—what would a well-crafted series set in this lore-rich universe look like? Think of it as mixing survival horror with existential dread while trying not to lose your mind in The Zone. If done right, this show could pull viewers into its grim yet fascinating world.
