STALKER

The game “Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl” was launched in a state filled with bugs, yet manageable enough for players. This launch has sparked disagreement among both fans and critics. As a result, the developers of “Stalker 2,” GSC Game World, have provided an explanation as to why they couldn’t postpone the release any longer and had to make it public. It’s important to mention that the game was initially planned for a 2021 release year.

GSC Game World developed Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl under some of the toughest working conditions a development team might face. Amidst the ongoing Russian conflict, not only were multiple release dates postponed, but the entire operational headquarters had to be moved as well. The fact that they managed to release the game at all, given these circumstances, is truly impressive.

Although Stalker 2 is considered a relatively obscure series, it’s experienced an unexpected surge in popularity. Given the state of the game upon its release, this development comes as something of a shock. While the game isn’t entirely unplayable, it’s plagued with numerous bugs that can be anything from mildly frustrating to completely disruptive. If such a game had been published by Ubisoft or EA, it might have faced severe criticism. However, it appears that GSC has somehow dodged any significant backlash.

In the game Stalker 2, several missions allow players to make choices that significantly impact the game world, their earnings, or both. One such mission, known as The Three Captains side quest, places the political fate of the Zaton area squarely in the hands of the player.

For fans such as myself, the lack of exclusive titles from Xbox has been an ongoing frustration. Unlike PlayStation, which also struggles to offer compelling reasons to buy its pricier consoles, Xbox seems to be at a greater disadvantage in this regard. Not only is there little incentive to purchase an Xbox Series X/S, but the games released under the Xbox label often suffer from numerous bugs and incomplete gameplay experiences.

Stalker 2: Heart of the Chornobyl Exclave – a long-awaited follow-up from developer GSC Game World, initially announced in 2010 and planned for release in 2012, has finally arrived after a 14-year wait. Despite strong sales, the game’s initial launch didn’t meet expectations. Now, CEO of GSC Game World, Ievgen Grygorovych, explains the reasons behind the issues.