STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, an FPS survival game set in a fictional depiction of Chornobyl, is coming soon. Read on to learn about its release date and time, pre-order info, FAQ, and more.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Release Date and Time
Delayed to November 20, 2024
According to a tweet from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s official Twitter(X) account, the game has been once again delayed for the second time from the first delayed release date of September 5, 2024, to the new set date of November 20, 2024, where it will be released for the PC and Xbox Series X|S.
There is currently no official release time available at the time of writing, but we’ll update this article if it comes up.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Pre-Orders
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl can be pre-ordered on Steam, Epic Games, GOG, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. Interested players can choose between Standard Edition ($59.99), Deluxe Edition ($79.99), and Ultimate Edition ($109.99), each with its own set of additional digital goodies.
Standard Edition
The game’s standard edition is available on all platforms. Pre-ordering the Standard Edition will provide players with the following exclusive bonuses:
● Extended Campfire Content: more guitar tunes and tales that you can hear in the game around the stalkers' campfires
● 'Early bird' Weapon Skin
● 'Early bird' Costume Skin
● 'Early Bird' Multiplayer Badge
In addition, those who pre-order on Steam will receive the Steam Exclusive Content set, which includes a Dynamic Theme, an Animated Avatar, and an Avatar Frame.
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
 Steam |
$59.99 |
 Epic |
$59.99 |
 GOG |
$59.99 |
 Xbox |
$59.99 |
Deluxe Edition
The game’s Deluxe Edition is available on all platforms. Pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition will provide players with the following exclusive bonuses:
● Extended Campfire Content: more guitar tunes and tales that you can hear in the game around the stalkers' campfires
● 'Early bird' Weapon Skin
● 'Early bird' Costume Skin
● 'Early Bird' Multiplayer Badge
● Special Extra Quest
● Digital Artbook
● 1 Costume and 3 Weapon Skins (For Single-player Campaign)
● 2 Costumes and 3 Weapon Skins (For the Free Multiplayer Expansion)
In addition, those who pre-order on Steam will receive the Steam Exclusive Content set, which includes a Dynamic Theme, an Animated Avatar, and an Avatar Frame.
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
| Steam |
$79.99 |
| Epic |
$79.99 |
| GOG |
$79.99 |
| Xbox |
$79.99 |
Ultimate Edition
The game’s Ultimate Edition is available on all platforms. Pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition will provide players with the following exclusive bonuses:
● Extended Campfire Content: more guitar tunes and tales that you can hear in the game around the stalkers' campfires
● 'Early bird' Weapon Skin
● 'Early bird' Costume Skin
● 'Early Bird' Multiplayer Badge
● Special Extra Quest
● Digital Artbook
● 1 Costume and 3 Weapon Skins (For Single-player Campaign)
● 3 Costumes and 7 Weapon Skins (For the Free Multiplayer Expansion)
● 2 Story Expansions
● Season Pass
In addition, those who pre-order on Steam will receive the Steam Exclusive Content set, which includes a Dynamic Theme, an Animated Avatar, and an Avatar Frame.
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
| Steam |
$109.99 |
| Epic |
$109.99 |
| GOG |
$109.99 |
| Xbox |
$109.99 |
Is STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, the STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Is STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PS Plus?
No, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is not on PlayStation.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Trailer
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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Product Information
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| Title | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: HEART OF CHORNOBYL |
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| Release Date | November 20, 2024 |
| Developer | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | GSC Game World |
| Supported Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Action, FPS, Horror |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| ESRB Rating | M |
| Official Website | STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Website |
