Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl – Release Date, System Requirements, and more

The release date for Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl is finally here, and we have all the details about the system requirements, and more.

With the release of a new trailer, the developers of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl have confirmed that the title will be available on PC and Xbox Series X/S after several delays. Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl which is a first-person shooter survival horror game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X/S. In addition to being part of the Xbox Game Pass, PC system requirements have also been released for players to review. Learn more about Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl below.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl Release Date

Over the past year, the latest installment of the popular Stalker video game series has seen many delays in development. Although originally hinted at 2021, the release date of April 28, 2022, was later confirmed. Due to developmental reasons, the release date was delayed to December 8 of the same year.

The entire work was placed on indefinite pause after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The development team later announced that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be published in 2023 on the specified platforms after allegedly moving to the Czech Republic. So the game is set to release in December 2023.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl Trailer

The recently released trailer, titled “Come to Me,” showcases both cutscenes and gameplay sequences from the upcoming video game. In addition to dealing with other NPCs, combat, and exploration, the protagonist is shown in action. Despite mentioning 2023 in the trailer, Steam says the game will be available in December later this year.

Stalker 2’s Steam blurb describes the game as exploring the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, which is filled with deadly anomalies, dangerous enemies, and powerful artifacts. In Stalker 2, players are supposed to decide how their fate runs as they venture toward Chornobyl’s Heart.

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X / Intel Core i5-7600K
• Memory: 8 GB RAMGraphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
• Storage: 150 GB available space

Recommended System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-9700K
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB
• Storage: 150 GB available space

Pre Order

Stalker 2 can be pre-ordered from the official game website. Pre-ordering includes the following bonuses: extended campfire content, an exclusive weapon skin, an exclusive armor skin, and an ‘early bird’ multiplayer badge. The website also provides information about the various digital editions of Stalker 2, which include:

Standard Edition

• Pre-order bonus
• Steam Exclusive Content, including Dynamic Theme, Animated Avatar, and Avatar Frame

Deluxe Edition

• Pre-order bonus
• Steam Exclusive Content
• Special Extra Quest
• Digital Artbook
• Official Soundtrack
• 1 Costume, 3 Weapon skins – For Single-player campaign
• 2 Costumes, 3 Weapon skins – For Multiplayer experience

Ultimate Edition

• Pre-order bonus
• Steam Exclusive Content
• Special Extra Quest
• Digital Artbook
• Official Soundtrack
• 1 Costume, 3 Weapon skins – For Single-player campaign
• 2 Costumes, 3 Weapon skins – For Multiplayer experience
• 2 Story Expansions
• Season Pass

Physical Editions

Standard Edition

• Standard + PO bonus
• Steel Book
• Letter from developers
• Souvenir Zone Permit
• Sticker Pack

Limited Edition

• Standard + PO bonus
• Steel Book
• Letter from developers
• Souvenir Zone Permit
• Sticker Pack
• Zone Map
• Poster
• Faction Patches
• Military Token
• Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter

Collector’s Edition

• Standard + PO bonus
• Steel Book (Collector’s art)
• Letter from developers
• Souvenir Zone Permit
• Sticker Pack
• Zone Map
• Poster
• Faction Patches
• Military Token
• Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter
• Art Book
• Stalker Figurine

Ultimate Edition

• Standard + PO bonus
• Steel Book (Ultimate art)
• Letter from developers
• Souvenir Zone Permit
• Sticker Pack
• Zone Map
• Poster
• Faction Patches
• Military Token
• Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter
• Art Book
• Stalker Figurine
• Artefact Container Lamp
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Backpack

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