Release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Delayed to November

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.