S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Launch Times Revealed

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has its global release confirmed for November 20, 2024, starting at 8am PT / 11am ET, available on both PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game will also launch on Xbox Game Pass. GSC Game World shared the final PC system requirements, detailing graphics presets and hardware needed for optimal performance. Players can expect a significant footprint of 160GB SSD storage, alongside features like DLSS 3 and Reflex for enhanced gameplay. The release follows previous delays, allowing developers to address bugs and improve visuals, particularly after mixed reactions from early previews.

To run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at high settings with 60fps at 1440p, you will need an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU, along with 32GB of RAM. For low and medium settings, 16GB of RAM and less powerful GPUs are sufficient. All presets require 160GB of SSD storage.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a highly anticipated sequel in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, known for its immersive open-world gameplay set in a post-apocalyptic Chernobyl. The series has garnered a dedicated fanbase due to its atmospheric storytelling, survival horror elements, and unique blend of realism and supernatural phenomena. Its development has been affected by geopolitical issues, adding to the complexity of bringing this title to fruition while maintaining quality and performance standards.