Stalker

Drawing inspiration from video game series Darkstalkers, the storyline primarily focuses on an ongoing conflict between supernatural beings. The dark side is led by Dimitri, a powerful vampire lord, who carries out devastating campaigns under the orders of his malevolent master, Pyron, a formidable cosmic threat. Standing against him are the Night Warriors and their human companion, serving as the last bastion defending humanity from Pyron’s evil forces.

GSC Game World initially announced that the game STALKER 2 was set to release on PlayStation 5 in July 2025. Although an exact date wasn’t provided then, the studio did confirm that the PS5 version would be available towards the end of 2025 and would include exclusive features and improvements specifically for the PS5 Pro. Now, approximately a month later, enthusiasts of the series have received further information about both the release timeframe and these new features.

As a dedicated gamer, I can’t contain my excitement! Back in November 2024, GSC Game World unleashed their post-apocalyptic, open-world FPS survival masterpiece onto PCs and Xbox Series consoles. But the wait is finally over – this year, it’s coming to a new platform! The big reveal at Gamescom was met with thunderous applause, accompanied by a fresh trailer that shed light on the stunning PS5 and PS5 Pro versions. I can hardly wait!

Essentially, it appears that developer GSC Game World has put in exceptional effort. Originally, this open-world shooter was an exclusive for Xbox consoles, which means the team is aiming to impress a brand-new group of players.

DMCooller’s modification for Stalker 2, titled “The Moon,” alters the static moonscape in the current game version to one that dynamically changes. Synchronized with the game’s day-night cycle, players will observe the Moon moving throughout their gameplay experience.

At the Gamescom event today, Capcom unveiled an opportunity for testing their upcoming title, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (Resident Evil Requiem). Developers graciously permitted recording of footage, offering a sneak peek into the game’s terrifying stalker character, colloquially known as the ‘mama monster’.

The latest stalker in the Resident Evil series takes the chase to the next level, hunting Grace Ashcroft throughout the hallways of the small but impactful Resident Evil Requiem demo. iggn.ru‘s Matt Purslow and Dale Driver got to go hands-on with the game and discuss their initial impressions of the latest Resident Evil game coming out in 2026.

Following her hospital bed’s escape, Grace ventures into her surroundings, coming across a lighter and an empty ink ribbon container. Simultaneously, she encounters a lifeless body, which is swiftly seized and devoured by the emergent stalker-like adversary. For the first time, we gain a full view of this menacing figure, from its extended limbs to its colossal eyes.

Over the past year, accounts about stalking have been prevalent and captivating the crime genre, such as Richard Gadd’s ordeal as depicted in Baby Reindeer, or the distressing situation faced by the women pursued by relentless stalker Matthew Hardy.

Developer GSC Game World has announced that  S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro in late 2025. The team says the PS5 version “will fully utilize DualSense controller features, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for deeper player immersion. Further technical enhancements for the PS5 Pro are also in development.” STALKER 2 released to critical acclaim on PC and Xbox Series X|S last November, with iggn.ru awarding the survival first-person shooter an 8 out of 10.