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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion ‘Cost of Hope’ announced
GSC Game World has announced a new downloadable content expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl titled 'Cost of Hope'. Further details about the expansion were not immediately available.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope – First Details About the Major Heart of Chornobyl Expansion
GSC Game World has revealed details for 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, set to launch in Summer 2026. The expansion will feature a new storyline spanning dozens of hours, two new regions, and new characters, continuing the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions. Cost of Hope will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
"Massive Nonlinear" Stalker 2 Expansion Announced, Coming This Summer
GSC Game World announced the first expansion for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, titled Cost of Hope, which is set to release this summer for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This massive nonlinear expansion will offer dozens of hours of new gameplay, introducing new stories, characters, and regions, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Iron Forest.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: All The Big Announcements
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase revealed new titles and updates from third-party developers. Announcements included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, and Dispatch. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass and as Xbox Play Anywhere titles.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview livestream is scheduled for March 26, featuring updates from developers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will showcase previously announced titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, alongside new reveals and day-one Xbox Game Pass releases. The stream will be available on Xbox's official YouTube and Twitch channels.
Xbox Partner Preview: Join Us on Thursday to See Whats Next from Our Third-Party Partners
Xbox will host a Partner Preview broadcast on Thursday, March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party partners such as Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will feature new reveals, world premieres, and announcements related to Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Partner Preview: Join Us on Thursday to See What’s Next from Our Third-Party Partners
Xbox will host a Partner Preview broadcast on Thursday, March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party partners such as Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will feature new reveals, world premieres, and Xbox Game Pass announcements.
Xbox Partner Preview Announced For Thursday, March 26, Includes Stranger Than Heaven and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn | Console Creatures
Microsoft has announced an Xbox Partner Preview event scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, at 1 pm EST. The showcase will feature new looks at RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, along with updates from third-party partners like Sega and Owlcat Games, many of which are coming to Game Pass.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 Is A First With The New CEO
Microsoft will livestream the Xbox Partner Preview on March 26, 2026, showcasing upcoming games from third-party developers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will feature in-depth looks at Stranger Than Heaven, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, alongside new reveals. This marks the first preview under new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma, following recent leadership changes.
March Xbox Partner Preview Live Stream Announced
Microsoft Gaming announced an Xbox Partner Preview livestream for March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party developers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The broadcast will feature new reveals, world premieres, and Game Pass announcements for Xbox consoles and PC.
Microsoft announces Xbox Partner Preview for this week, with Ryu Ga Gotoku's Stranger Than Heaven finally making a showing
Microsoft has announced an upcoming Xbox Partner Preview showcase scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, focusing on third-party titles. The 30-minute stream will feature updates on Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, alongside new reveals and Game Pass information.
Xbox Partner Preview for March 2026 Will Feature Stranger Than Heaven and More
Xbox will host a Partner Preview showcase on Thursday, March 26th, featuring new information on Stranger Than Heaven and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, along with an update on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The event will also include brand-new reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcements, focusing on third-party titles.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 Announced With Stranger Than Heaven, Game Pass Reveals
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Partner Preview event for March 26, 2026, focusing on third-party titles coming to Xbox and Game Pass. The showcase will feature new reveals and Game Pass announcements from partners like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games, including titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
Xbox Partner Preview: Join Us on Thursday to See What’s Next from Our Third-Party Partners
Xbox will host a Partner Preview broadcast on Thursday, March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party partners like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will feature new reveals, world premieres, and updates on titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, all coming to Xbox consoles, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Showcase Announced For This Week With "Brand-New Reveals," Game Pass News
Microsoft has announced an upcoming Xbox Partner Preview event scheduled for March 26, featuring new reveals and news about titles from Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The showcase will include world premieres and Xbox Game Pass announcements, with confirmed games such as Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. This event marks the first digital showcase under new Xbox leadership with Asha Sharma as Microsoft Gaming CEO.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Saturday Postmortems/Retrospectives
This article discusses an obscure Ukrainian Quake clone that predated Stalker and innovated within the first-person shooter genre. The game is highlighted for its contributions to PC gaming history.
A decade before Stalker, this obscure Ukrainian Quake clone was quietly breaking new ground for first-person shooters
Chasm: The Rift, an obscure Ukrainian first-person shooter from 1997 developed by Action Forms, predated S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and introduced innovative features for its time. Despite its visual similarities to Quake, Chasm utilized a unique homebrew engine and featured surprising elements like detailed dismemberment and a more involved narrative structure for the era, though its gameplay was more methodical and less fluid than its contemporaries.
