GSC GameWorld has released a new set of 4K screenshots and a new in-engine trailer for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. These new screenshots show off some of the game’s amazing environments. Not only that, but they appear to be showcasing Unreal Engine 5’s Lumen lighting system.
In June 2022, GSC GameWorld delayed the game to 2023. Then, in August 2023, GSC GameWorld stated that STALKER 2 was targeting a Q1 2024 release. But then it was, once again, delayed until Q3 2024.
STALKER 2 will be using Unreal Engine 5 and promises to feature incredible graphics. Back in June 2021, the team also shared the game’s preliminary PC requirements. Do note though that these PC specs do not represent the final ones.
Contrary to other Unreal Engine 5 games, STALKER 2 will be also available on Steam. According to its Steam store page, the game won’t have Denuvo. So, that’s good news for those who boycott the games using it.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl promises to have a huge, realistic world to explore. You’ll get to wander around a massive 64-square-kilometer radioactive zone. This zone will be filled with all kinds of post-apocalyptic environments. Not only that but players will get to decide how their story unfolds. Additionally, the devs claim that the game will have a highly branching epic story.
STALKER 2 will have a dynamic day-night cycle and weather system. The game also promises to have an advanced AI, and a life-simulating system “A-life 2.0”. Furthermore, there will be modding support, as well as a multiplayer mode (which will be added soon after release as a free update).
Finally, GSC GameWorld plans to release the game on September 5th.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
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