S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - New 35-Minute Gameplay

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, long-awaited by fans, is finally set to launch on November 20 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game, developed by Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, has faced numerous challenges, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite this, the team has delivered an expansive open-world game filled with real-life landmarks, sci-fi elements, irradiated creatures, and hidden secrets.

A recently released 35-minute gameplay video highlights the game's vast freedom, with upgrades and items scattered across the world, requiring players to explore and discover them. The developers also showcased enhanced AI behavior, where enemies react more realistically to stealthy players, adding a new layer of unpredictability.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl also revisits and expands on locations from previous games, allowing players to explore areas that were previously inaccessible. The game’s narrative is deeply intertwined with its environment, offering a non-linear experience where not all content can be seen in a single playthrough.