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08-25-2023, 04:23 PM
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GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has had quite an eventful development timeline. Fans were initially excited when the game was announced, though it quickly drew criticism when developers announced that NFTs would be included. (https://www.destructoid.com/stalker-2-developer-goes-all-in-on-nfts-gets-dunked-on-then-cancels-them/) The Ukrainian studio backtracked on this, though it then had to contend with the Russian invasion of Ukraine which resulted in the game's delay.
As revealed in a fact sheet from the studio at Gamescom 2023 (https://cdn.stalker2.com/press-kit/S2HoS_GSC_GameWorld_Fact_Sheet.pdf), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been delayed yet again, pushing its release date to Q1 2024. This may be disappointing news but with a new trailer out, you can rest assured that GSC Game World is still working hard on the upcoming game.
https://www.destructoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dog-stalker-2.jpg Image via GSC Game World.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's development has been anything but predictableIt was inevitable that the Ukranian studio would be affected by the ongoing conflict, as it was based in Kyiv. When the invasion began, development was paused as the studio relocated to Prague and employees fled the conflict zone. Some decided to stay and fight alongside the Armed Forces of Ukraine (https://www.destructoid.com/stalker-2-development-update-2023-invasion-ukraine/).
https://youtu.be/bcDHClWRHd8
The studio has also found itself subject to cyberattacks originating in Russia (https://twitter.com/stalker_thegame/status/1634939872317411329), and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's site was banned from the country (https://www.pcgamer.com/stalker-2-site-banned-by-russian-authorities-in-petty-censorship/) after it ceased operations there. Despite the setbacks, the studio has continued to condemn the Russian invasion while embracing its Ukranian roots.
https://twitter.com/stalker_thegame/status/1694655679271690472
On a more positive note, preorders for the game are finally available, which represents some progress. It has also received positive reception at Gamescom 2023 (https://www.pcgamer.com/stalker-2-hands-on-gamescome/) where a playable demo was available, indicating that the long wait might be worth it.
The post S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 delayed to 2024 (https://www.destructoid.com/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-delayed-to-2024/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has had quite an eventful development timeline. Fans were initially excited when the game was announced, though it quickly drew criticism when developers announced that NFTs would be included. (https://www.destructoid.com/stalker-2-developer-goes-all-in-on-nfts-gets-dunked-on-then-cancels-them/) The Ukrainian studio backtracked on this, though it then had to contend with the Russian invasion of Ukraine which resulted in the game's delay.
As revealed in a fact sheet from the studio at Gamescom 2023 (https://cdn.stalker2.com/press-kit/S2HoS_GSC_GameWorld_Fact_Sheet.pdf), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been delayed yet again, pushing its release date to Q1 2024. This may be disappointing news but with a new trailer out, you can rest assured that GSC Game World is still working hard on the upcoming game.
https://www.destructoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dog-stalker-2.jpg Image via GSC Game World.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's development has been anything but predictableIt was inevitable that the Ukranian studio would be affected by the ongoing conflict, as it was based in Kyiv. When the invasion began, development was paused as the studio relocated to Prague and employees fled the conflict zone. Some decided to stay and fight alongside the Armed Forces of Ukraine (https://www.destructoid.com/stalker-2-development-update-2023-invasion-ukraine/).
https://youtu.be/bcDHClWRHd8
The studio has also found itself subject to cyberattacks originating in Russia (https://twitter.com/stalker_thegame/status/1634939872317411329), and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's site was banned from the country (https://www.pcgamer.com/stalker-2-site-banned-by-russian-authorities-in-petty-censorship/) after it ceased operations there. Despite the setbacks, the studio has continued to condemn the Russian invasion while embracing its Ukranian roots.
https://twitter.com/stalker_thegame/status/1694655679271690472
On a more positive note, preorders for the game are finally available, which represents some progress. It has also received positive reception at Gamescom 2023 (https://www.pcgamer.com/stalker-2-hands-on-gamescome/) where a playable demo was available, indicating that the long wait might be worth it.
The post S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 delayed to 2024 (https://www.destructoid.com/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-delayed-to-2024/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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