The latest updates for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl focus on the upcoming release and some key features. The game will be available from November 20, 2024, on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and it will be included in Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Key highlights include:
- Mod Support: The game will support mods for both PC and Xbox. The developers are preparing a comprehensive toolkit to enable modders to create diverse modifications, ranging from minor tweaks to complete overhaulsGamereactorXboxDynasty.
- Performance and Optimization: The game is optimized to run smoothly on Xbox Series X|S at 60 FPS, with significant work done on rendering, CPU, and RAM optimizations to ensure stable performanceGamereactor.
- Multiplayer: A multiplayer mode is planned, which will be introduced as a free update post-launch. The specifics of this mode are yet to be detailed, but it’s expected to include features like deathmatchGameStar.
- Story and Exploration: Players will once again explore the Chernobyl exclusion zone, facing new challenges and mutants, with a storyline shaped by player choices leading to multiple endingsGameStarGamers.
The game continues to build on its immersive and atmospheric experience, with high expectations for its technical and narrative depth.