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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released on November 20, 2024. Read on to see the release countdown, release date, and global release time tables for STALKER 2.
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STALKER 2 Release Countdown
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STALKER 2 Release Time
Global Launch on November 20 at 8AM PST / 11AM EST
GSC Game World has officially announced that Stalker 2 will launch globally on November 20 at 8AM PST / 11AM EST (4PM UTC). Global launch means that all regions worldwide will be able to access the game at the same time.
Release Time Schedule Per Region
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| Auckland, New Zealand | 5:00AM, November 21 (UTC+13) |
| Sydney, Australia | 3:00AM, November 21 (UTC+11) |
| Tokyo, Japan | 1:00AM, November 21 (UTC+9) |
| Seoul, Korea | |
| Beijing, China | 12:00AM, November 21 (UTC+8) |
| Hong Kong | |
| Philippines | |
| New Delhi, India | 9:30PM, November 20 (UTC+5:30) |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 7:00PM, November 20 (UTC+3) |
| Kyiv, Ukraine | 6:00PM, November 20 (UTC+2) |
| Berlin, Germany | 5:00PM, November 20 (UTC+1) |
| Paris, France | |
| London, United Kingdom | 4:00PM, November 20 (UTC) |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 1:00PM, November 20 (UTC-3) |
| Quebec City, Canada | 11:00AM, November 20 (UTC-5) |
| New York, United States | |
| Chicago, United States | 10:00AM, November 20 (UTC-6) |
| Mexico City | |
| Los Angeles, United States | 8:00AM, November 20 (UTC-8) |
STALKER 2 Release Date
Released on November 20, 2024
STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl, after several delays, has settled on a final release date of November 20, 2024, and is available on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. It is also available on Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and Microsoft Store for PC users.
All Previous Release Dates and Delays
| Previous Release Dates |
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| ・Initial Release Date: April 28, 2022 ・Delayed to: December 8, 2022 ・Delayed to: 2023 ・Delayed to: Q1 2024 ・Delayed to: September 5, 2024 |
STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl was slated for an initial release of April 28, 2022, after which it received several delays, after settling on a final release date of November 20, 2024.
Pre-Order to Receive Rewards on Release
Pre-Ordering Stalker 2 before launch gifts players with four rewards that they can use to enhance their experience in the Zone.
Pre-Order Guide - All Pre-Order Bonuses
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System Requirements
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All Platforms and Consoles
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