The computer game Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl officially released.

On November 20 at 18:00, the long-awaited release of the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl took place. This game was created by Ukrainian developers from the GSC Game World studio.

The game's plot unfolds in the Chernobyl zone, where after the second catastrophe, more anomalies, mutants, and mysterious phenomena have appeared. Players have the opportunity to choose their path, which affects the game's ending. About 35 hours are needed to complete the main storyline.

Some come to the Zone to make money. Others come looking for miracles. Many just want to find happiness. A way to feel real and alive again.The wait is over, stalkers. S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl Launch Trailer is here! pic.twitter.com/96MqbLYTFA

— S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) November 20, 2024

One of the important aspects of the game is full Ukrainian localization and the absence of the Russian language. The game also features many songs by Ukrainian artists.

The developers note that they will monitor player feedback and fix any shortcomings as quickly as possible.

«This is a project that embodies our love and passion for Ukraine. This is our story and expression of love for the country. After more than 15 years, the doors to the Zone are open again», emphasizes the GSC Game World team.

How to start playing

The game can be purchased on personal computers through digital platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com. On consoles, the game is available only on Xbox Series X/S and is included in the Xbox Game Pass subscription from day one of its release.

System requirements for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

Minimum:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i5-7600K;
• RAM: 8 GB;
• Graphics card: AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB;
• Disk space: 150 GB;
• Additional: SSD.

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-9700K
• RAM: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB / Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8 GB / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB
• Disk space: 150 GB
• Additional: SSD

It is worth noting that actor Oleksandr Laptiy, known for his roles in the series 'Pes', 'Kriprosna', and films 'Cherkasy', 'Zakhar Berkut', joined the 'Azov' brigade in 2023. However, this did not prevent him from realizing his dream of becoming the main character in the Ukrainian computer game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

It is noted that the first deputy chairman of the State Duma's committee on information policy Anton Gorelkin told the Daily Storm outlet that the Russian Federation may ban the Ukrainian game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.