It was announced at the Xbox Showcase event along with a trailer that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be a Xbox Series X exclusive. It will be coming to PC at a later date. Developer GSC Gameworld has not given a release date so could be waiting a while.
Developer GSC Gameworld has released an FAQ explaining about the game….
Q: So, what is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?
A: It’s a unique blend of FPS, immersive sim and horror with a really thick atmosphere. One of the biggest open-worlds to date is yours to explore — along with an epic branching story with multiple endings.
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Q: Which platform is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 going to be released on?
A: The game will have a simultaneous release on PC and Xbox Series X. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will also enter Xbox Game Pass on console on day one.
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Q: Is it open-world?
A: Yes. The Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is one of the biggest seamless open-worlds to date.
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Q: What about the story?
A: The game will feature an epic, non-linear story. Your choices will influence both short-term consequences and global outcomes.
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Q: Does the trailer feature the in-game graphics?
A: The trailer demonstrates the level of graphics and atmosphere we are aiming to achieve on release.
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Q: Do I have to complete the previous games before diving into S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?
A: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a standalone project that can be enjoyed on its own. At the same time, we recommend to complete the previous games for the maximum level of immersion.
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Q: When is the game out?
A: We are not ready to disclose the release date just yet. Please follow the official social channels of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to receive development updates.
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Q: What locations will for sure be in the game?
A: The game will take place inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, with new locations being there along with the old ones.
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Q: I’ve seen an anomaly in the trailer, what about it?
A: This is a new anomaly, and you will learn more about it in the game.
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Q: Will there be any new artifacts and mutants?
A: For sure! We’re pretty excited about all the new stuff we are adding to the game, and we hope you’ll love it too.
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Q: Who was shown at the very end of the trailer? Was it the main protagonist?
A: It’s a stalker — a hero of the Zone.
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Q: Did Trailer show the actual gameplay?
A: The trailer is in-engine. Actual game models were used to create it.
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Q: What at about the mods?
A: We’re fully committed to make modding as simple as possible on day one.
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Q: Can you tell a bit more about the technical part of the game?
A: Visuals are critical for the immersion in the world we create, so there are a lot of modern technologies involved. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 runs on Unreal Engine, and we use motion-capture (for both bodies and faces) and photogrammetry to achieve the required levels of realism.
Check out the trailer below…
