FAQ

The release of **S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl** is scheduled for November 20, 2024. The game is already available for pre-order. Read more here.

S.T.A.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be available on PC and Xbox Series X/S. The game will also be available on Game Pass from the first day of release. There is no information about the PlayStation version yet, but it is quite possible that it will be released for that console soon as well.

To play the game on minimum settings you will need:

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
RAM: 16GB
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750

Recommended requirements include:

Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
RAM: 32GB
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Playing at max settings and 4K resolution will require more powerful hardware. Details are available in our system requirements section.

Yes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has a single-player mode.

Yes, Multiplayer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is planned, but it will be added after the release of the main game as a separate update. At launch, the game will focus on single-player mode and storyline.

The S.T.A.A.L.K.E.R. series has always been known for its support of modifications, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be no exception. GSC Game World plans to provide support for mods, and fans will be able to create new scenarios, add-ons and improvements for the game. Going to the section – Mods on our site you will find a lot of useful files that will allow you to modify the game.

The main character’s name is Skif. He is a stalker who will have to explore anomalous zones, fight mutants and bandits and unravel the mysteries of the Zone.