14 DAY TRIAL // We’re just passing the middle of January and developer GSC is among the first to announce the delay of its highly anticipated game, Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl. After backing down from its plans to include a “metaverse” of NFTs withing the Stalker sequel, following fans backlash, GSC is now postponing the game.
In an official statement published on Twitter, CGS revealed that Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl will now release on December 8, 2022. Considering the game was initially set for an April 28 debut, this means fans will have to wait an additional seven months for their favorite title (hopefully).
“These additional seven months of development are needed to fulfill our vision and achieve the desired state of the game. Stalker 2 is the biggest project in the history of GSC, and it requires thorough testing and polishing. We are convinced that development should take as long as necessary, especially in the case of such a project. This decision is not an easy one, but we are doing the best possible to deliver you a game that can live up to the expectations,” reads the developer’s statement.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl is one of the many games that will come to Xbox Game Pass on launch day. Also, the game has been advertised as “coming first” to Xbox, so if you’re a PC or Xbox player, then the best course of action is to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass to play it for free.
Despite the fact that its debut has been postponed until the end of the year, we expect more news about Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl to drop during Microsoft’s upcoming events. Here is hoping the extra time will help the folks at GSC fulfill their vision for the biggest game they ever created.