Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
News, coverage and analysis tracking Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl across the outlets.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.- STALKER 2 Sealed Truth content update brings a free new questlinePlayers who own STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl can now access the new 'Sealed Truth' questline as part of a free content update. This update introduces new challenges and rewards for players to discover within the game.
STALKER 2’s latest update adds an easily missed new questline, while dispersing accidental mutant crowdsThe Sealed Truth update for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl introduces a new, missable story questline set in the X-18 laboratory, which is rumored to tie into the upcoming Cost of Hope expansion. This free update also addresses various bugs, including issues with anomaly radii, character animations, and mutant spawn groups.
Stalker 2 just got a free pre-DLC to gird you for its first actual DLCGSC Game World has released a free update for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl called Sealed Truth, which adds new explorable areas to the Lab X-18 location. This update serves as a prelude to the upcoming 'Cost of Hope' DLC. The developer is also working on reimplementing Unreal Engine 5.5.4 into the game.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.- Something for the Weekend – 28/03/26This week's gaming news includes Sony increasing prices for PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal, Epic Games confirming over 1,000 layoffs, and four Nacon-owned studios filing for insolvency. New game announcements include STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and Wyldheart.
- Se alla 19 trailers från Xbox-showenThe recent Xbox showcase featured trailers for nineteen upcoming games, including expansions and new titles. Notable announcements included Stalker 2: Cost of Hope DLC, Hades II, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Super Meat Boy 3D, and Wuthering Waves. The event highlighted a variety of third-party titles.
- STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion revealed for this summer, taking you back to Chornobyl Nuclear Power PlantThe first major expansion for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, titled Cost of Hope, is set to release this summer for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This expansion will introduce new regions, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Iron Forest, and will focus on the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions.
Xbox Partner Preview highlights – Alien Deathstorm, Bluey's Happy Snaps and moreThe Xbox Partner Preview showcase highlighted several upcoming games, including Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Stranger Than Heaven, Alien Deathstorm, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Cost Of Hope, Hades 2, Dispatch, and Artificial Detective. The event also confirmed ports for Hades 2 and Dispatch on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - All the News and RevealsThe Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured over 30 minutes of content from third-party developers, revealing new trailers and release windows for numerous upcoming games. Highlights 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, Dispatch, Alien Deathstorm, Frog Sqwad, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Moosa: Dirty Fate, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Vaunted, Hades 2, and Artificial Detective.
Stalker 2’s first expansion officially revealed, and it's taking us to the power plant where it all beganGSC Game World has revealed the first expansion for Stalker 2, titled "Cost of Hope," set for release this summer on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The non-linear expansion will feature two new regions, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and will run parallel to the main game's story, focusing on a conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions.
Xbox Partner Preview live build-up: latest news ahead of the game showcaseThe Xbox Partner Preview showcase is scheduled for March 26, 2026, and will feature updates on highly anticipated titles. Expected reveals include Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, the isometric RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and an update on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The event will be streamed on official Xbox channels.
"Massive Nonlinear" Stalker 2 Expansion Announced, Coming This SummerGSC 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 AnnouncementsThe 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 stream set for Thursday with Stranger Than Heaven & The Expanse confirmedMicrosoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview stream scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, at 5 PM UK time. The event will feature an in-depth look at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven and Owlcat Games' action-RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Updates on STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl and other upcoming Xbox, PC, and Game Pass titles will also be presented.
Xbox Showcase Announced For This Week With "Brand-New Reveals," Game Pass NewsMicrosoft 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.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the PackBAFTA has revealed the nominees for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with numerous nominations across various categories including Artistic Achievement, Debut Game, and Best Game. Other nominated titles include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The winners will be announced on April 17th.