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It looks like the upcoming open-world FPS Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl<\/em> is getting another delay<\/a>. Originally scheduled to be released in 2022, the shooter now has a tentative release date of September 5, 2024. According to a video by developer GSC Game World announcing the release date, this is the “final” release date.<\/p>

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Detailing the decision, GSC indicated that thousands of players got the opportunity to play Stalker 2<\/em> for the first time during Gamescom 2023. After some playtests, GSC felt the game needed a little more time on the technical side of things. Originally the team was dedicated to releasing Stalker 2<\/em> in early 2024, but certain technical issues have popped up triggering the new delay.<\/p>

It’s always a bummer when a game gets delayed, especially a highly anticipated one like Stalker 2<\/em>. But with so much hype around this sequel, it’s certainly important for the team to get things just right. The developers have also had a myriad of challenges<\/a> impacting the development process, so it’s very understandable that the game has taken a bit longer than expected to release.<\/p>

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl<\/em> is now set to release on September 5, 2024 on PC and Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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