Today, GSC Game World, the developer of the popular survival horror shooter Stalker 2, has announced that their game, which was originally scheduled for release in 2021, will have its launch date pushed back to 2024. This announcement was made due to the game’s ambitious development plans and to give the developers more time to refine the game and bring it up to a high level of quality.
The original Stalker series for PC has been a favorite for gamers for many years. For many, it was the perfect blend of exploration, action, horror, and atmosphere that made it one of the most remembered games of its time. It also gained a stellar reputation due to its intricate and believable world set in the radioactive wastelands of the Chernobyl zone.
Now, Stalker 2 is set to take things a step further with an open world featuring gigantic jungles, cities, and ruined nuclear power plants for players to explore. The game’s developer has stated that players will be able to traverse this massive world freely, choosing to join any faction they feel strongly about and engaging in whatever activities take their fancy.
This decision to push back the release date for Stalker 2 is both disappointing and necessary for fans of the series. GSC Game World didn’t make this call lightly and are instead utilizing this extra time in order to work on the game and ensure that it reaches the heights of excellence that they’re aiming for.
The development studio has also offered a peek at the game’s engine technology to ease the setback. According to GSC, the engine utilizes a powerful combination of technologies including procedural terrain generators, real-time physical modelers, and photorealistic rendering methods, all of which are designed to broaden the possibilities of the Stalker world for gamers.
Despite the delay, Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl is still one of the most highly anticipated releases in recent years. With this extended timeline for development, GSC Game World will have the opportunity to add more unique elements to the game and deliver an unforgettable experience for fans of the series. At the moment, the exact launch date for Stalker 2 is still to be determined, but here’s hoping that the wait will be worth it.
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