We finally got another look at Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl during today’s Xbox Games Showcase, with almost three minutes of gameplay and exploration in the Zone for the highly anticipated FPS. Based on the in-game footage, we’re in for a real doozy when GSC Game World’s title finally drops this September. The ‘Time of Opportunities’ Stalker 2 trailer was featured as part of the Summer Game Fest Xbox Games Showcase, with plenty of footage of gameplay and combat – against human enemies and anomalies alike.
We also got more of a look at the “huge, borderless open-world” of the Zone, with all the unsettling vibes you’d expect from a Stalker game. Keen-eyed fans have already begun taking apart the trailer to find familiar faces (and enemies). You can check out the full trailer below: Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been in the works since 2009, and was supposed to launch in December 2022 – however, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has delayed production a number of times since then.
The initially Kyiv, Ukraine-based developers partially relocated to the Czech Republic to continue development after a brief pause, with some of the team remaining in the city as development continues. After multiple release delays, it seems like the September 2024 launch date is locked in – announced in January , the new trailer confirms players can make their way to Pripyat this September. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to launch on 5 September, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S a.
