GSC Game World announced that they are delaying the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The game was initially planned to come out this September 5. Instead, the game is now launching on November 20.
In a statement, GSC Game World Game Director Yevhen Grygorovych revealed that they're thanking everyone for their patience. He added that the two extra months should give them the chance to fix more bugs. He added that they'll always be grateful for all the support and understanding and are excited "to finally release the game."
Different Editions
Pre-purchase of the game is now available with the option to choose from different editions. The Standard Edition is priced at $59.99. There's also the Deluxe Edition which is available for $79.99. In addition to the base game is also has:
- Additional Story-Based Side Quest
- Single Player: 1 Costume Skin & 3 Weapon Skins
- Multiplayer: 2 Costume Skins & 3 Weapon Skins
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
Of course, those who want more can get the Ultimate Edition. Priced at $109.99, it includes:
- Season Pass With Access to All Future DLCs, Including 2 Story Expansions
- Additional Story-Based Side Quest
- Single Player: 1 Costume Skin & 3 Weapon Skins
- Multiplayer: 3 Costume Skins & 7 Weapon Skins for Multiplayer
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
Pre-Order Bonus
Those who pre-order the game can enjoy bonuses that include:
- Extended Campfire Content: more guitar tunes and tales that you can hear in the game around the stalkers' campfires
- 'Early Bird' Weapon Skin
- 'Early Bird' Costume Skin
- 'Early Bird' Multiplayer Badge
- Steam Pack: Animated Avatar, Animated Avatar Frame & Animated Profile Background
A Big Change
In the game, the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has undergone a dramatic change after a second massive explosion that happened in 2006. Aside from deadly anomalies, the violent mutants and different warring factions have resulted in the zone being a tough place to survive. You get to take on the role of a lone stalker and explore the photorealistic seamless open world that the game offers. Make your way across the Zone as you get to define your destiny.
Pre-order S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Steam now.
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