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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Standard Edition

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Standard Edition
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Newest patch available! Discover the legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe and experience:   Unique gameplay built on a blend of FPS, horror, and immersive sim It is a non-linear story, with a variety of paths that lead to one of the several endings Benchmark-setting graphics developed using cutting...
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2024, GSC Game World, ...
System requirements
Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64, Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB Dual Channel, Nvidia...
Time to beat
35 hMain
69.5 h Main + Sides
132.5 h Completionist
64.5 h All Styles
Description

Newest patch available!


Discover the legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe and experience:
 

  • Unique gameplay built on a blend of FPS, horror, and immersive sim
  • It is a non-linear story, with a variety of paths that lead to one of the several endings
  • Benchmark-setting graphics developed using cutting-edge photogrammetry and scanning technologies
  • Advanced artificial intelligence systems that will keep engaged even the most hard-boiled players
  • Immersive survival mechanics like hunger, sleeping, bleeding, radiation effects that enrich the gameplay
  • Dynamic day-night cycle and weather will add even more realism to the gameplay experience
  • Mod support gives the freedom to the creative stalker to extend and enrich the game universe
  • Multiplayer mode, will be added after release as a free update




 

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has changed dramatically after the second massive explosion in the year 2006. Violent mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions have made the Zone a very tough place to survive. Nevertheless, artifacts of unbelievable value attracted many people called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who entered the Zone for their own risk, striving to make a fortune out of it or even to find the Truth concealed in the Heart of Chornobyl.
 

EPIC NONLINEAR STORY IN SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD

Take over a role of the lone stalker and explore photorealistic seamless open world in a 64-km² radioactive zone with a variety of environments that reveal post-apocalyptic atmosphere from different angles. Make your way through the Zone to define your destiny as you choose your paths within highly branching epic story.
 


 

VARIETY OF ENEMIES AND HUNDREDS OF WEAPON COMBINATIONS

Meet members of different factions deciding who of them worth your friendship and who deserve a bullet. Engage intense gunfights with a variety of enemies that follow different tactics trying to outsmart you. Choose your preferable firearms from 30 types of weapons with numerous modifications that allow creating hundreds of distinctive lethal combinations.

 


 

LEGENDARY MUTANTS WITH DIFFERENT BEHAVIOUR MODELS

Prepare to encounter horrifying mutated creatures that will try to slaughter you following different behaviour model. Each mutant may appear in different subtypes which makes their behaviour less predictible. Truly extreme danger represent regions with lairs with numerous mutants hunting in large groups.

 


 

ARTIFACTS OF INCREDIBLE VALUE AND UNFORGIVING ANOMALIES

The most valuable artifacts and secrets of the Zone are hidden in the most dangerous places. Beware of the hazardous anomalies and unique devastating arch-anomalies as you hunt for highly valuable artifacts scattered around the Zone. Will you dare to unveil the mysteries of the Zone that took lives of many others before you?
 

 

GOOD HUNTING, STALKER!
 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl © 2024 GSC Game World Global Ltd.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a registered trademark of GSC Game World Global Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Bonus Side Quest
Deluxe Content Pack (6 Weapons & 3 Suits)
Official Artbook
Original Soundtrack (MP3)
Original Soundtrack (FLAC)
Ultimate Content Pack (4 Weapons & 1 Suit)
Season Pass (2 additional expansions and any future DLC)
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
35 hMain
69.5 h Main + Sides
132.5 h Completionist
64.5 h All Styles
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Posted on: January 15, 2025

Piotro44

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Games: 25 Reviews: 1

Great game, few technical problems

Worthy continuation of original Stalkers. Players new to franchise will catch up with the vibe anyway. Setup: rx 6600xt , r5 3600, 16GB, FSR 3.1, high-mid, 1440p- around 80fps most of the time, upscaling leaves weird artifacts (pun intended) but hey, this is the zone. Needed console for unlocking main quest, just google what you are locked on and it will be allright (using console don't lock achievements on gog). Few crashes, very few smaller bugs. For bigger bugs use shotgun. A- live dosn't work at all, quite a shame.


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Posted on: February 3, 2025

Incredible Experience

It's been a very long time since a game comes along and has me thinking about it nonstop. STALKER 2 has me thinking about it all day. I've played it through numerous times, got every ending, dove deep into its story (which is massively deep, but understandably obtuse for new players), played out every possible scenario, played with every weapon, the dozens of artifacts. OHHH MAN! I can't get enough. I love it. If you're wondering about performance, as of now with version 1.1.4 the game is in great shape. I played it through with an ancient Sandy Bridge CPU and an RX 480 here on GOG, got a pretty consistent 1080p 30fps experience. Pretty good for kit this old. I played on other platforms with much better hardware and had a fantastic experience on there as well.


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Posted on: December 3, 2024

sun23gog

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Games: 50 Reviews: 11

Fun game. but need A-LIFE fast.

good : graphic, sound, Gun Action, battle bad : A-LIFE please patch fast... this game need A-LIFE.


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Posted on: December 5, 2024

Pyredyne

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Games: 515 Reviews: 22

A Diamond in the EXTREME rough

This was written after the 1.0.3 Patch After this patch (my) crashing issues have been mostly resolved but performance is still very spotty without mods. I dont have the highest specs around but Idont normally run into performance issues like this game has. I7-9700K 64GB RAM DDR4 3200 MT/s RTX 4070 2TB SSD *All this gives me a very unstable experience with my FPS fluctuating between 40-60 fps* The game is fun and feels refreshing even after years of playing the original trilogy and Anomaly. There are a ton of well animated and directed cutscenes that will be a problem for some people but I personally dont have an issue with this. The story is interesting and the English Dub while being "bad" really works for me in a "so bad its good" way. A-Life 2.0 is sadly "broken" at the time of writting this which is a huge bummer and a possible deal breaker for some. Its everything I wanted from a game series I desperately wanted to come back. I just wish performance was better and with time that could change.


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Posted on: November 25, 2024

MaxMaximum

Games: 3 Reviews: 3

Fantastic game

Unrivaled graphics, atmospheric gameplay with a huge open world, and an interesting story. All this you will find in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl


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