Stalker 2 – Gaming

Oct212025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s Gameplay Trailer Hints at the PS5 Version’s Imminent Release

Credit: GSC Game World GSC Game World studio has released a new trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, dedicated to the PlayStation 5 version of the game. The video shows familiar Zone locations—from radioactive wastelands to underground laboratories, where deadly anomalies, mutants, and secrets hidden by decades of catastrophe await at every turn. The atmosphere of anxiety, dense darkness, and unpredictable flashes of light create a genuine sense of survival in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 take place 10 years after Call of Pripyat, in the Exclusion Zone, filled with dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies, and powerful artifacts. "Live your epic story and forge a path to the very heart of Chernobyl—now on PlayStation 5!" reads the descriptio...

Aug202025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Coming to PS5 Exactly One Year After PC and Xbox Release

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Credit: GSC The PS Store page lists the PS5 release date for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl as November 20. GSC soon confirmed the leak and released an official trailer with the announcement. Thus, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will reach PS5 exactly 12 months after its release on other platforms. The game debuted on PC, Xbox Series X and S, and Game Pass on November 20, 2024. Gamers can already pre-order three different editions: standard, extended with an additional quest and equipment, and Ultimate, which includes a season pass with future additions. And for pre-ordering any of the editions, you get the following bonuses: a unique Veteran weapon, a Tourist armor set, additional dialogues and ambient music in the camp, as well as an exclusive backpack patch. The gam...

Aug132025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

GSC Reveals How It Will Improve S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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Credit: GSC Game World Developers from the GSC Game World studio have finally presented a plan for improvements to their post-apocalyptic open-world shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl for the rest of 2025. The team's main task for the near future is to transfer S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to the new version of the Unreal Engine 5 - 5.5.4. The upgrade will expand the capabilities of the developers and contribute to further optimization of the game. The studio plans to introduce night vision items, which will allow players to explore the Zone's gloomy locations from a new perspective. The A-Life system will receive serious improvements, promising more realistic and unpredictable NPC behavior. Players can also expect new anomalies and dynamic weather conditions, designed to enhance th...

May152025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets Patch 1.4: More Than 700 Changes

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GSC Game World Studio has released another large-scale update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Patch number 1.4 includes more than 700 changes, covering almost all aspects of the game - from character behavior to graphics optimization. In particular, the team implemented the promised improvements to AI and the A-Life system, including more realistic behavior of NPCs in combat, who learned to eat corpses and respond to mutant threats, and more complex and dynamic shootouts. Other notable changes in patch 1.4: Increased variety of generated NPC appearances; Melee combat on Stalker and Veteran difficulty levels has become more difficult; A new weapon characteristic has been added - handling; Facial animation improvements; Performance improvements, including ...