Stalker (@stalker) • Hey
Stalker (@stalker) • Hey
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- **S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — Become NonStoppable**
#Stalker2 #GoodHuntingStalker #GSC
https://youtu.be/d1WwjxEXiLU
One more push ahead, and even the safe and cozy Yaniv can already be seen. Some starving howls are following along, closer and louder every second. The backpack is full of precious habar from a foray, though no breath to keep it further. Whoever was there knows… In moments like this, you should start to say goodbyes to the habar or your life, depending on one’s values. For that kind of mishap, experienced stalkers got an ace in the can, the same as 16 years ago. Reliable. Tasty. And refreshing, how it should be. Be NON STOP by nature, but keep a few in your stash. NON STOP energy drink 🤝 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — just like on the first journey, officially together again!
- **New STALKER in Unreal Engine 5 version available for download**
Back in January, we informed you about an unofficial port of the first STALKER game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, in Unreal Engine 5. And last week, Red Panda released a new beta version of it.
Now in case you didn’t know, Red Panda has successfully ported a part of STALKER in Unreal Engine 5. This project uses the original assets, and features all of the game’s maps. However, it does have some dialogue, an AI system, an inventory and a map. The project also has gunplay mechanics, meaning that you can shoot enemies.
What’s also cool here is that this project now comes with a UE5 Editor. By using this Editor, PC players can now modify the game to their liking. In theory, this may provide new custom free content to the project.
Unfortunately, there is still no word on when this unofficial Unreal Engine 5 version of STALKER will be fully completed. Nevertheless, you can go ahead and download its latest test build from here. Just make sure to temper your expectations.
Kudos to our reader “apan65” for bringing this to our attention!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgjRTaBziI
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The board game
- A message from GSC Game World team:
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- **Russian S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 fans threaten to leak «dozens of gigabyte of game material». Put an ultimatum on GSC**
Some leaked material with the text of ultimatum: https://vk.com/wall-165011456_31259
Translation:
As one of the most established communities in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R community, and certainly the most unique, we decided that we should intervene in the current situation.
We have a huge amount of materials on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, including a full story, cutscenes description, various concept art, global maps and much more. The volume is calculated in tens of gigabytes.
We post part of it right away to show the authenticity of our words. Now back to business, we sincerely don't want to share all this before the release of the game, because this will probably mean a cancellation or postponement of the game - we don't want that, especially given some of the successes of Atomic Heart, which is severely disrespected in our group.
Therefore, we offer GSC Game World:
change your mind, rethink your attitude towards players from Belarus and Russia, apologize for the unworthy attitude towards ordinary players from these countries.
we suggest unbanning the NF Star profile in your official Discord - you banned me for nothing, because of this I had to stop holding back.
A separate issue is bringing back the RU-localization. Fans are waiting for it from your official company. Don't spoil the game for people because of politics.
Until the 15 March we are waiting for changes in the company's policy towards adequacy and acceptance of your own fans, no matter where they come from, as well as the return of RU-localization, if not by release, then at least in the form of an add-on.
the fact that we have not made all the material available to the public speaks of our friendly attitude towards you, after all your unfriendly actions. Please act appropriately and fix the situation. Don't let the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. die because of your politicization - stagnation is already felt very seriously, which means it's time to build relationships with the community.
The leak includes places that are quite familiar to you from a different angle, as well as previously unseen and rather interesting concepts. While we will not give plot spoilers, maybe GSC Game World will hear us and respond correctly - in this case, we will hold the materials until the release of the game.
Sincerely, the administration of Vestnik TSS.
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- **What is the situation with Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl?**
The much-awaited survival horror FPS from Ukrainian developers GSC Game World has been in development for over a decade now, but its release is seemingly drawing ever-nearer. It's the first new game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series since 2009's Call Of Pripyat, and its rich dark atmosphere and sumptuous trailers have got a lot of people very excited to dive back into the mutated and deadly Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
If you need a catch-up sesh on everything to expect when Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl comes out, we're here to help. Below we'll walk you through just about everything you could ever want to know about Stalker 2, from its expected release date, platforms, and pre-order details, to information on story, gameplay, multiplayer, and more. We'll also explore how the game's development has been affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how the devs are getting on now.
- **Chornobyl or Chernobyl?**
The Kyiv-based devs at GSC Game World changed the spelling of Stalker 2's subtitle from Chernobyl (the Russian spelling) to Chornobyl (the Ukrainian spelling), roughly a month after Russia declared war on Ukraine on February 24 2022. The full game name is now S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chornobyl.
- **Stalker 2 trailer**
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BB87nZ2Wldg
Above is the latest Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl trailer released by GSC Game World. This trailer focuses largely on the story and impressive cutscene-free interactions with the various NPCs you'll meet throughout the game. But there are also some very creepy-looking mutants too.
In total, 4 trailers have been released by GSC Game World - plus one very creepy and impressive teaser - and you can watch them all from their YouTube channel.
- **Stalker 2 pre-order and editions**
Pre-orders for Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl are now available once more, having been temporarily discontinued due to a change in Xbox store policy back in September 2022. There are three editions to choose from:
**Standard Edition:** £50 / $60 / €60
**Deluxe Edition:** £65 / $80 / €80
Additional story-based side quest
Singleplayer: 1 Costume Skin + 3 Weapon Skins
Multiplayer: 2 Costume Skins + 3 Weapon Skins
Digital Artbook
Digital Soundtrack
**Ultimate Edition:** £95 / $110 / €110
Season Pass with access to all future DLCs, including 2 Story Expansions
Additional story-based side quest
Singleplayer: 1 Costume Skin + 3 Weapon Skins
Multiplayer: 3 Costume Skins + 7 Weapon Skins
Digital Artbook
Digital Soundtrack
If you pre-order any of these editions, you'll also receive the following:
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
- **Stalker 2 expected release date**
**Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl is currently expected to release in December 2023**. This is the date given by the Stalker 2 Steam Store page. However, until we get a firm release date, we should take this release window with a pinch of salt. I wouldn't be surprised if news of another delay soon pushes Stalker 2's release into 2024 instead.
Previously Stalker 2 was expected to release on April 28 2022, but a delay moved this date down to December 7 2022. Since then, the War in Ukraine forced the Kyiv-based developers to relocate to Prague (more on this below), and as a result the game was delayed once more to its current tentative December 2023 release window.
- Realistic azuki
- or like this?
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- The release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will definitely not take place in 2023, while it is unlikely that the game will be released even in 2024 or 2025, iXBT Games editor-in-chief Vitaly Kazunov said, citing his own sources.
According to the insider, GSC Game World still does not have any working game - the project is in the stage of "permanent repair". The fact is that many employees who worked on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 from the very beginning left the company about six months ago along with ideas about what the result of their work on a certain location or other parts of the shooter should look like. At the same time, the management did not keep full-fledged records, which is why new employees, coming to GSC Game World, are forced to redo the work from scratch or make significant changes. The company also has a large turnover of personnel, which is why the described problems are aggravated even more.
According to official information, the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is scheduled for 2023. On September 7, it became known that the publisher began to cancel pre-orders for the game. After that, there were rumors about another transfer of the title, but the studio GSC Game World denied this information.
- Silpo, an Ukrainian grocery chain, opens a S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-themed grocery store in Kyiv