“We would ask you to stay with us, that is really important to us.” STALKER 2 devs promise patches for the game’s most unique open-world feature
After a six-year delay, GSC Game World’s long-awaited open-world survival shooter STALKER 2 has been released, and it’s generally excellent. The gritty, hardcore first-person shooter mechanics, the persistent survival elements, and the immersive atmosphere combine to create one of the most gripping open-world shooting experiences yet. However, some technical issues and balancing problems with mutants slightly detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, STALKER 2 is a significant achievement for a studio that has faced considerable challenges due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.