Key things
- STALKER 2 sells over a million copies in less than 48 hours, hits Steam's bestseller list and attracts Game Pass players.
- Despite its success, the launch was plagued with bugs and glitches; GSC Game World is committed to post-launch updates and fixes.
- STALKER 2 has had a tumultuous development history plagued by delays, financial crisis and war, but culminated in huge sales.
GSC Game World's STALKER 2 sold over a million copies in less than 48 hours, marking a significant milestone for an open world shooter. Originally announced back in 2010, STALKER 2 was created for 14 years with a history marked by incredible difficulties that the team had to overcome.
It's been a very long journey for Ukrainian developer GSC Game World, and they've faced many challenges during STALKER 2's long development cycle. Except for the 2012 financial crisis STALKER 2 was hit with numerous delays for various reasons, including the complete relocation of the studio due to the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine. However, the long and difficult development cycle seems to have been worth it as GSC Game World shared some exciting news with fans.
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In a post on its official social media account, GSC Game World announced that more than 1 million copies STALKER 2 were sold out in less than 48 hours after launch and continued to tease that this was just the beginning of things to come. in addition STALKER 2The addition of Xbox Game Pass has apparently worked well, as the studio has revealed that many more players have joined through the subscription service.
STALKER 2 has reached over a million copies sold
The official announcement of the sale followed another congratulatory post from GSC Game World, thanking fans at launch for the very high engagement on Steam. STALKER 2 managed to get over 100,000 concurrent players at launch and climb to the top of Steam's bestseller list just hours after launch. While the Xbox numbers are unknown, the number could be even higher thanks to the inclusion of the game in Game Pass.
However, for all the success the game has seen, it hasn't been a perfect launch. Players have encountered a lot of bugs, glitches and other issues, although GSC Game World is apparently aware of these issues as the developer has confirmed that they are working on post-launch updates STALKER 2. The studio reiterated its commitment to the title, while also acknowledging that the game's size means it has some rough edges that the team will work to fix.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the sequel to the award-winning game franchise developed by GSC Game World. Experience unique gameplay that includes elements of first-person shooter, immersive simulation and horror. The Chernobyl exclusion zone is a unique, dangerous and constantly changing environment. It promises a lot – artifacts of incredible value can be yours if you dare to claim them. On the other hand, the price you can pay is no less than your own life. One of the largest open worlds to date, full of radiation, mutants and anomalies for you to explore. All the choices along the way not only define your own epic story, but affect the future itself. Be careful what you see, do and plan because you will have to find your way through the zone or you will be lost forever.
- Released
- November 20, 2024
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- ESRB
- M For 17+ due to intense violence, blood, drug and alcohol use, language, crude humor
