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STALKER 2 just got a big Xbox feature ahead of its new Cost of Hope DLC — new details about the expansion have me excited to return to The Zone

Ahead of STALKER 2's newly announced Cost of Hope DLC expansion coming out this summer, the game now fully supports Xbox Play Anywhere on Xbox and PC.

Windows Central · Mar 26

Days before its PS5 release, this Xbox exclusive just got a huge update — here are the patch notes (and why I'm jumping back in)

Update 1.7, the "Expedition Update," is out now for STALKER 2; it's coming days before the Xbox exclusive is getting its long-awaited PS5 release.

Windows Central · Nov 18, 2025

"We have relationships with our players ... We have to do it for them." STALKER 2 devs explain why A-Life 2.0 is broken, pledge to patch it after controversial removal of info from Steam page

In a new interview, STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has explained why its A-Life 2.0 AI system isn't working and promises to fix it in a future patch.

Windows Central · Dec 3, 2024

STALKER 2: How to fast travel in The Zone

Though not immediately apparent, STALKER 2 has fast travel. Here's how to unlock and use it to move around The Zone faster and safer.

Windows Central · Nov 21, 2024

6 things you shouldn't miss early in Stalker 2

A guiding hand for your first hours in The Zone.

PC Gamer · Nov 20, 2024

STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can

At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.

Windows Central · Nov 20, 2024

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: "The best but most broken game I've played all year"

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: "The best but most broken game I've played all year"

GamesRadar · Nov 20, 2024

STALKER 2 release date: Preloads, launch time, and when it comes out on Xbox and PC

GSC Game World's survival horror FPS STALKER 2 is nearly upon us, but when exactly can you play? Here's what we know.

Windows Central · Nov 12, 2024

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl – The Big Preview

With exclusive access to the long-awaited return to the Zone, we spend hours going hands-on and talking with the dev team about the Xbox must-play

GamesRadar · Oct 16, 2024

After playing three hours of Stalker 2 and dying in every way imaginable, I can't wait to recommend this post-apocalyptic shooter to (almost) every Fallout fan I know

Preview | The Zone is big, beautiful, and brutal – but if you can stomach the difficulty, it offers one of the most immersive survival experiences around

GamesRadar · Oct 16, 2024