S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Confirmed for PlayStation 5 Release in November

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heading to PlayStation 5 This November

Fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga can mark their calendars: GSC Game World has officially announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will release on PlayStation 5 on November 20. This highly anticipated sequel will arrive on Sony's console exactly one year after its initial launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-Orders and Digital Editions Detailed

For those ready to dive into the perilous Zone, pre-orders for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl are now available on the PlayStation Store. Players can choose from three distinct digital editions, each offering varying levels of content:

• Standard Edition ($59.99 USD or 2,579 TRY): Includes the base game only.
• Deluxe Edition ($79.99 USD or 3,449 TRY): Features the base game, unique deluxe weapons and costumes, an additional story mission, a digital artbook, and the game's soundtrack.
• Ultimate Edition ($109.99 USD or 4,749 TRY): Encompasses all content from the Deluxe Edition, plus a season pass and access to the 'best weapons and costumes.'

Physical editions of the game are also available for pre-order through retailers.

Exclusive Pre-Order Bonuses and PS5 Enhancements

As a bonus for early purchasers, all pre-orders of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will receive exclusive in-game content. This includes expanded campfire content with additional character dialogues, the 'Veteran' weapon skin, the 'Tourist' costume, and a unique backpack patch. These are the same pre-order incentives that were offered for the PC and Xbox Series versions of the game.

The PlayStation 5 version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is set to fully leverage the capabilities of the DualSense controller, offering immersive haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support to enhance the feeling of exploring the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Furthermore, the developers have confirmed that the game will include enhancements specifically optimized for the PlayStation 5 Pro console, ensuring players experience the Zone in its best possible visual and performance fidelity.

This release means PlayStation players can finally experience the vast, dangerous, and atmospheric world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, joining PC and Xbox players in their journey through the Zone a year on.