The new STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl teaser provides an explosive introduction to the open-world survival horror game’s gameplay. STALKER 2’s development has been an extraordinary challenge. At the start of Russia’s 2022 invasion, developer GSC Game World was situated in Ukraine. Though development has subsequently been relocated to Prague, Czech Republic, GSC Game World has encountered unfathomable challenges. Even in a small gameplay teaser, seeing STALKER 2 come together is fantastic.
The development of STALKER 2 lasted more than 12 years. The first STALKER was launched in 2007 and quickly became a cult classic, prompting the production of a STALKER prequel and sequel in 2008 and 2009, respectively. GSC Game World has subsequently been reorganised, and STALKER 2 has been reborn. Given the project’s complexity, there have been delays, not simply because of the crisis in Ukraine. STALKER 2 is getting closer to its 2023 release date.
