GSC Game World’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has had quite an eventful development timeline. Fans were initially excited when the game was announced, though it quickly drew criticism when developers announced that NFTs would be included. The Ukrainian studio backtracked on this, though it then had to contend with the Russian invasion of Ukraine which resulted in the game’s delay.

As revealed in a , S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been delayed yet again, pushing its release date to Q1 2024. This may be disappointing news but with a new trailer out, you can rest assured that GSC Game World is still𒅌 working hard on the upcoming game.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s development has been anything but predictable

It was inevitable that the Ukranian studio would be affected by the ongoing conflict, as it was based in Kyiv. When the invasion began, development was paused as the studio relocated to Prague and employees fled the conflict zone. Some decided to stay and fight alongside the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The studio has also found itself✅ subject to , and after it ceased🌃 operations there. Despite the setbacks, the studio has continued to condemn the Russian invasion while embracing its Ukranian roots.

On this Independence Day, we have a tremendous possibility to demonstrat🍒e our game to the world and move forward in its development. And we don’t forget that this chance is gಞranted by defenders of our homeland, its freedom, and its borders.

The flag in the photo is a special…

— S.T.A.L.Kౠ.E.R.♛ OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame)

On a more positive note, preordeꦐrs for the game are finally available, which represents some progress. where a playable demo was available, indicating that the long wait might be worth it.