The reviewer of Stalker 2 found «glimmers of Ukrainian nationalism» in the game.

Eurogamer's video game reviewer Brendan Caldwell claims that there are «glimmers of Ukrainian nationalism» in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. This is due to a depiction in the game of a matchbox in the colors of the Ukrainian flag and a poppy field, which is considered a burial site for fallen soldiers. In his review, Caldwell notes that the game was created during the Russo-Ukrainian war, and some developers died during its creation.

However, the reviewer believes that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 does not take an active stance on the conflict in Ukraine, aside from depicting the colors of the flag on the matchbox and the poppy field. He also criticizes the game for its numerous bugs and incomplete functionality.

Game Criticism

The reviewer's remarks concern the lack of features for smooth combat flow, unpredictable artificial intelligence, and low player motivation. He also points out the absence of diverse storylines.

Game Release and Its Consequences

On November 20, the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl took place, which unfolds in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The game gained significant popularity and received recognition from gamers and critics. However, upon entering the market, the game caused disruptions to the networks of Ukrainian providers due to high traffic load.

Recently, members of the Ukrainian parliament congratulated the game's developers on the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The project has also received support from several Ukrainian politicians, including Mykhailo Fedorov and Andriy Yermak.