Highlights:
* GSC Game World finally unveiled the official STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl release date in January 2024.
* STALKER 2 is coming on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
* The STALKER 2 pre-orders have also commenced on both platforms.
GSC Game World’s STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl (stylized as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl) is scheduled to arrive later this year. The FPS survival horror is the fourth entry in the STALKER series coming 15 years after the launch of the third title, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat. Developers have already unveiled multiple promo/gameplay trailers for the game, while the pre-orders have also commenced.
Check out the STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl release date, platforms, price, and more as follows:
STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl Release Date & Platforms
After multiple delays, GSC Game World finally confirmed the STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl release date in January 2024 through an official statement around the game. The much-awaited survival horror is launching on September 5, 2024 across PC (Windows) and Xbox Series X/S. Developers have yet to confirm the launch on PlayStation consoles.
STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl: Pre-Orders, Price, & Availability On Xbox Game Pass
The pre-orders for STALKER 2 have already begun across Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG.com. Players pre-order digital and physical editions of STALKER 2, with each one of the offering varying perks. There are three options available for digital purchase, while four physical variants are available.
Here’s a look at the pre-order perks of all available editions of STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl:
Digital Standard Edition – US$59.99
- Base Game
- Pre-order Bonus
- Extended campfire content
- Exclusive weapon skin
- Exclusive armor skin
- ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge
Digital Deluxe Edition – US$79.99
- Base Game
- Pre-order Bonus
- Extended campfire content
- Exclusive weapon skin
- Exclusive armor skin
- ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge
- Special Extra Quest
- Digital Artbook
- Official Soundtrack
- One costume, three weapon skins (For Single-player Campaign)
- Three costumes, seven weapon skins (For free Multiplayer Expansion)
Digital Ultimate Edition – US$109.99
- Base Game
- Pre-order Bonus
- Extended campfire content
- Exclusive weapon skin
- Exclusive armor skin
- ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge
- Special Extra Quest
- Digital Artbook
- Official Soundtrack
- One costume, three weapon skins (For Single-player Campaign)
- Three costumes, seven weapon skins (For free Multiplayer Expansion)
- Two Story Expansions
- SEASON PASS
Physical Standard Edition – US$59.99
- Standard Edition
- Pre-order Bonus
- Extended campfire content
- Exclusive weapon skin
- Exclusive armor skin
- ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge
- Steel Book
- Letter From Developers
- Souvenir Zone Permit
- Sticker Pack
Physical Limited Edition – US$79.99
- Standard Edition
- Pre-order Bonus
- Extended campfire content
- Exclusive weapon skin
- Exclusive armor skin
- ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge
- Steel Book
- Letter From Developers
- Souvenir Zone Permit
- Sticker Pack
- Zone Map
- Poster
- Faction Patches
- Military Token
- Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter
Physical Collector’s Edition – US$179.99
- Deluxe Edition
- Pre-order Bonus
- Extended campfire content
- Exclusive weapon skin
- Exclusive armor skin
- ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge
- 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
Physical Ultimate Edition – US$379.99
- Ultimate Edition
- Pre-order Bonus
- Extended campfire content
- Exclusive weapon skin
- Exclusive armor skin
- ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge
- 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
Apart from the digital and physical editions, STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl is also arriving on Xbox Game Pass on the first day of its worldwide launch. Thus, players can opt for their desired Game Pass subscription to experience STALKER 2 from day one.
For the uninitiated, the game features a nonlinear story with multiple endings, set in the fictional world of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone from the original title. The fourth STALKER game brings various new additions, be it powerful artifacts, anomalies, enemies, breathtaking environments, and a vast open-world. The game also features a dynamic day-night cycle, while developers will also add a multiplayer (free expansion) after the initial launch of STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl.
That concludes our coverage around the STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl release date and other key details, but fans can also check out the Black Myth Wukong launch date.
