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Stalker 2 was released on November 20, 2024 and is available on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, as well as Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and Microsoft Store for PC users.
Users on Xbox Series X|S platforms can now preload Stalker 2 by searching up Stalker 2 in the Xbox Store and downloading it to your storage. The game requires 147.6 GB of storage space to install.
Veteran Rifle Weapon Skin |
The Veteran is a precision sniper rifle with custom attachments. It comes with a Geiger counter to keep you informed of biohazardous activity around you. |
Tourist Suit Armor Skin |
The Tourist is a Sunrise stalker Suit made to endure the harsher atmosphere of the Red Forest and other deadly environs. |
Stalker Backpack with "Early Bird" Badge |
The Early Bird is a survival stalker backpack that has a distinctive patch for Early Birds, who pre-ordered the game and bravely entered the Zone before everyone else. |
Extended Campfire Content |
Listen to more guitar tunes and stalker stories while resting safely at campfires in between ventures out into the dangers of the Zone. |
Platform | Store | Price |
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PC | ||
Steam | ・$59.99 (Standard) ・$79.99 (Deluxe) ・$109.99 (Ultimate) |
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Microsoft Store | ||
Epic Games | ||
GOG | ||
Physical Edition Retailers ∗ | ・$59.99 (Standard) ・$79.99 (Limited) ・$189.99 (Collector's) ・$389.99 (Ultimate) |
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Xbox Series X|S | ||
Xbox Store | ・$59.99 (Standard) ・$79.99 (Deluxe) ・$109.99 (Ultimate) |
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Physical Edition Retailers ∗ | ・$59.99 (Standard) ・$79.99 (Limited) ・$189.99 (Collector's) ・$389.99 (Ultimate) |
∗ The initial run of Physical Edition copies has been sold out. You can order the reprint of Physical Editions via the retailers mentioned in this official Stalker 2 Blog Post.
Content | Standard Edition | Deluxe Edition | Ultimate Edition |
---|---|---|---|
Base Game | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Pre-Order Bonuses | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Steam Exclusive Content | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Special Extra Quest | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Digital Artbook | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Official Soundtrack | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
1 Costume + 3 Weapon skins (Campaign) |
❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
3 Costumes + 7 Weapon skins (Multiplayer) |
❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
2 Story Expansions | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
Season Pass | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
Listed below are all the differences between Physical Editions, including the Standard, Limited, Collector's, and Ultimate Editions.
Content | Std. | Ltd. | Col. | Ult. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Base Game | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Pre-Order Bonuses | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Digital Edition Content | ✔️ (Std) |
✔️ (Ltd) |
✔️ (Col) |
✔️ (Ult) |
Steel Book | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
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 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
Players can obtain various freebies depending on which Edition of STALKER 2 is purchased.
Learn the differences between all editions, including the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Collector's Edition, and Ultimate Edition in our full guide in the link below!
Minimum | Recommended | |
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OS | Windows 10 / Windows 11 | |
Processor (CPU) |
・AMD Ryzen 5 1600X ・Intel Core i5-7600K |
・AMD Ryzen 7 3700X ・Intel Core i7-9700K |
Memory (RAM) |
8 GB | 16 GB |
Graphics (GPU) |
・AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB ・NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
・AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB ・NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB ・NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB |
Storage | 150 GB SSD |
Figure out if you can run STALKER 2 with the official system requirements. Follow our guide below for more information gameplay features, languages, and localization.
Can You Run STALKER 2?
STALKER 2 is an Xbox and PC Exclusive and will only be available to play on Xbox Series X|S, as well as on Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and Microsoft Store via Game Pass.
The developers have explicitly mentioned that the game will not be coming to PlayStation.
All Platforms and Available Consoles
Release Time and Countdown
Updated 11/20/2024
Learn what time STALKER 2 releases worldwide!
All Edition Differences
Updated 11/18/2024
Find out the contents of all game editions!
Pre-Order Guide
Updated 11/12/2024
Learn how and where to pre-order the game!
How to Preload
Updated 11/20/2024
Learn how to pre-load the game and when you can start downloading Stalker 2!
System Requirements
Updated 11/11/2024
Find out what specs you need to run the game!
Is STALKER 2 on Game Pass?
Updated 11/20/2024
STALKER 2 will be on Game Pass! Find out more here.
All Platforms and Consoles
Updated 11/20/2024
Find out what platforms and consoles you will be able to play STALKER 2 on!
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