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Vote for the scariest game of all time: Round 1
PC Gamer is hosting a bracket-style tournament to determine the scariest PC game of all time. Readers nominated games, and the top 16 have been seeded into head-to-head matchups. Voting for the first round concludes on Wednesday, October 28, with subsequent rounds narrowing the field until a winner is revealed on Saturday.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is Getting Fast Travel, A-Life Improvements, and More in New Update – Rumor
A rumored update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, potentially titled "The Zone Lookout," is reportedly adding fast travel and improving A-Life NPC visualization. The update, which may bring the game to version 2.1, also includes combat adjustments and bug fixes. The fast travel system is speculated to be similar to the one in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, allowing players to travel with squad leaders.
Stalker 2's next update has already leaked
Details for an unannounced update, version 2.1 called 'The Zone Lookout', for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl have reportedly leaked via PlayStation Asia's social media. The update, expected next week, is said to include increased A-Life NPC visualization range, combat adjustments, and fast travel with squad leaders. This follows the release of update 2.0 and the Cost of Hope expansion in August.
Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free play this weekend, including Screamer, Family Man, ARC Raiders, High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, and Rogue Waters. Some titles require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership, while others are available to all Xbox members. Discounts are also available for purchasing the games after the free trial period.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Cost of Hope Review – Back Into the Zone | Invision Game Community
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and gameplay, especially when combined with the free Update 2.0. This update brings substantial improvements including an engine upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, enhanced lighting, reworked foliage, improved A-Life simulation, new weapons, binoculars, fog, and custom difficulty settings. The expansion itself adds new areas like the Iron Forest and Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, along with a new story that delves into faction conflicts. Despite some remaining rough edges and occasional bugs, the combined package makes the Zone a more immersive and dangerous place, earning a score of 9/10.
The writer of The Witcher 3's best quest has returned to CD Projekt after a decade away
Writer Karolina Stachyra, acclaimed for her work on 'Family Matters' in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has returned to CD Projekt Red after a decade. She initially joined as a freelance consultant in February and transitioned to a full-time writer in August. Her return is seen as positive news for RPG fans, though her current projects remain undisclosed.
Shack Chat: Which developer would you like to see make a Konami game next?
Shacknews staff members discuss which developers they would like to see tackle Konami's classic franchises. Suggestions include Remedy Entertainment for Metal Gear, VS Studio for Bloody Roar, and Yacht Club Games for Contra, among others.
Ambitious new Project Zomboid mod fills the world with simulated NPC factions, inspired by Stalker
A new Project Zomboid mod, Project A-Life, has been released on Steam Workshop, transforming the zombie survival game with simulated NPC factions inspired by the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. This mod aims to create a persistent, living world where NPCs explore, scavenge, and engage in complex behaviors independently of the player, enhancing the simulation aspect of the game.
STALKER 2 Patch 2.0.5 notes bring over 200 fixes following the release of Cost of Hope
GSC Game World has released STALKER 2 Patch 2.0.5 for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5, implementing over 200 bug fixes and improvements following the launch of the Cost of Hope DLC. The update focuses on enhancing performance, rebalancing gameplay elements, and addressing numerous issues across the game world.
GSC Game World says there's a reason it didn't give Stalker 2 more time in the oven: 'To make something better, you need to receive feedback, and this feedback should be fresh'
GSC Game World CEO Ievgen Grygorovych explained that releasing Stalker 2 with some bugs was a strategic decision influenced by the need for fresh player feedback and the high financial cost of extended development. He also cited market conditions like layoffs and studio closures as factors in bringing the game to market.
Stalker 2 studio is raffling keychains made from a shot-down Russian helicopter to raise funds for mine removal in the…
GSC Game World, the studio behind S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, has partnered with Ukrainian charity United24 for a fundraising campaign. The initiative aims to raise $100,000 to clear mines and explosive devices from the real-world Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, with unique merchandise, including keychains made from a shot-down Russian helicopter, offered as rewards.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is raising $100,000 to help demine the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, and your donation could snag you some actual war wreckage
GSC Game World has partnered with Ukrainian fundraising platform UNITED24 for a campaign to raise $100,000 for humanitarian demining in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Donations can earn participants unique rewards, including keychains made from a downed Russian helicopter and game keys for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope. The initiative aims to make the real-world Chornobyl area safe again.
'Can I cry?': Stalker 2 devs say its 2.0 update's engine overhaul was a nightmare—but worth the…
GSC Game World's decision to overhaul Stalker 2's engine from Unreal Engine 5.1 to 5.5.4 for its version 2.0 update was a difficult but ultimately rewarding process. Despite the 'nightmare' of custom code integration, the developers believe the move to a standardized engine like Unreal is beneficial for the game and the studio's future.
Stalker 2-utvecklarna jobbar fortfarande på multiplayer
GSC Game World has confirmed that multiplayer and a second DLC are still in development for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. While the multiplayer component was initially promised shortly after release, the developers assure it is still coming and will offer a unique experience for dedicated players, distinct from round-based shooters. The upcoming DLC will feature a different narrative and experience compared to the previously released 'Cost of Hope'.
"We're not doing something that everyone [would] do": After Cost of Hope, Stalker 2 devs are working on multiplayer which won't be "session-based" like Counter Strike
GSC Game World is developing a second DLC for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl with a focus on different storytelling, alongside a free multiplayer mode. The studio aims to create unique experiences that deviate from common industry practices, with the multiplayer not being session-based like Counter-Strike.
Metro 2039 devs say the ongoing war in Ukraine has changed how they write morality: 'The franchise's very nature is getting too close to reality'
Developers at 4A Games, the studio behind the Metro series, have stated that the ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted their approach to writing morality in games. Previously focused on preventing war and exploring shades of grey, the studio now feels the need to present a clearer distinction between good and evil due to the real-world horrors they are experiencing. This shift reflects the franchise's nature becoming uncomfortably close to reality.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.0 – GSC May Have Finally Pulled It Off
GSC Game World's Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl significantly improves the game's visuals, atmosphere, and A-Life system, making it a more compelling experience. The update enhances lighting, weather effects, and NPC behavior, while also refining combat and adding new weapons, addressing many of the issues present at launch.
Popular PS5 Shooter’s Massive New Expansion Out Today on PlayStation Store
GSC Game World has released S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Cost of Hope, a major expansion for their PlayStation 5 shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The expansion introduces two new locations, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, new weapons, and a storyline that runs parallel to the base game, focusing on a conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions. It launches alongside the free update 2.0, "Back to the Zone," and is available as part of the Ultimate Edition or as a standalone purchase for $29.99.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Cost of Hope Launches Today on PC, Xbox and PS5 | Invision Game Community
GSC Game World has released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope today for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This expansion introduces a new chapter focusing on the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions, with players reprising the role of Skif. The expansion adds new areas, weapons, and equipment, and represents a significant creative risk for the studio amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Builder Camp safe code - Stalker 2
This guide provides the solution for the Builder Camp safe code in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The code, 1986, is found through in-game clues and unlocks the Berill-5M Armored Suit and other valuable loot. The article also briefly mentions the Cost of Hope DLC and Update 2.0.
