Stalker

STALKER 2 Teases CNPP Expansion For 2026

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The recent teaser from GSC doesn’t reveal much, but as the mist clears, you can see the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Accompanied by the message “Something to look forward to in 2026,” it suggests a significant story expansion is coming, allowing players to explore the center of Chornobyl as stalkers.

Shacknews Most Improved Game of 2025 – STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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In early 2025, GSC prioritized fixing bugs and improving the overall quality of STALKER 2. While the game is already quite large and runs well, the team wanted to make it even better. They focused on things like how enemies and characters act, how loot is distributed, and other details to enhance the core gameplay experience.

Stalker 2 gets a new zoning permit in its ‘Stories Untold’ update, adding 8 missions and 7 locations as you explore what’s giving Stalkers ‘headaches, nosebleeds, and even hallucinations’

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This update introduces a new mystery centered around a strange signal in the Zone. This signal is causing stalkers to experience symptoms like headaches, nosebleeds, and hallucinations. The questline begins after players leave the Zalissya area early in the game, triggered by a PDA message that can appear anywhere on the map, but is most commonly found near the Burnt Forest.

Stalker 2 on the PlayStation 5 is close to perfection

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Stalker 2 has improved significantly since its initial release, thanks to several updates, including the recent PlayStation launch and 1.7 patch. While our reviewer, Sam Chandler, found a lot to enjoy even with the initial bugs (you can read his full review here), this article focuses on how the game feels specifically on the PlayStation 5, especially for those who have already spent considerable time playing the PC version.