Koch Media and Ukrainian video game developer GSC Game World are proud to announce today their partnership for the physical release of their upcoming open-world FPS, STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. This highly anticipated sequel to the popular STALKER will be released on April 28, 2022 for PC and Xbox Series X.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl has as its backdrop a fictional universe in an alternate era that takes place in Chernobyl. This unique blend of first-person shooter, horror, and survival action will unleash players in a vast post-apocalyptic open world. The first gameplay footage from STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl were unveiled during Microsoft’s E3 2021, and has since been voted by media outlets around the world as “the best showcase at the show.”
Stephan Schmidt, Global Partners Publishing Director at Koch Media said: “After the great presentation at E3, we are more than happy to be working to release STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl in physical version. . We have already worked on the franchise with STALKER Clear Sky and look forward to working with GSC Game World again for the physical release of the next chapter in the STALKER series ”.
Evgeniy Grygorovych, CEO of GSC Game World, added: “We are pleased to partner with Koch Media for the release of physical editions of STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl across the world. We know our game is in good hands. Together, we will offer several physical editions to players, to satisfy everyone ”.
The STALKER universe is made up of three video games, as well as a hundred books, comics and fan fiction. With over 15 million units sold worldwide, the franchise is critically acclaimed and fans are eagerly awaiting its return with STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl.
For more information regarding STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl, go to the official site, or follow the game on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.