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Despite not experiencing major battles since the initial phase of the conflict, this city has endured repeated assaults through drone attacks, missiles, and airstrikes. The team at GSC Game World has diverse reasons for remaining, but their resilience echoes that of Ukraine – Russia’s attempts to advance on the capital were halted early in the invasion, and Ukraine has persisted in fighting back for over three years now.
2023 saw a fire erupt in the server room of an office building in Prague, affecting one floor significantly. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Pictures taken after the incident reveal charred areas and ash scattered on the ground. GSC Game World CEO Ievgen Grygorovych appears to see this event as a hidden opportunity, as he shared his thoughts during the latest TopMob Insider documentary.
TopMob journeyed to the fresh GSC Game World headquarters in Prague for a face-to-face chat with the developers about the challenging journey of releasing Stalker 2. In the enlightening 40-minute documentary, the developers recount harrowing experiences from the game’s production, such as how a fire added another obstacle to the project’s path. The documentary reveals that around 200 GSC employees fled Ukraine due to the conflict and set up a new office in Prague, but over 200 chose to stay in Kyiv.
In the same vein as its predecessors and spin-offs, Stalker 2 was crafted by the well-known Ukrainian game developer, GSC Game World. Founded in 1995, this studio truly gained recognition with the release of the Stalker series in 2007. Despite being labeled as ‘Stalker 2’, it is actually the fourth installment in the series, following Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat. These games are renowned for their captivating narratives, intricate gameplay mechanics, and immersive simulation elements. For enthusiasts of post-apocalyptic horror survival genres, the Stalker series is a highly recommended experience, with Stalker 2 boasting advanced graphics and enhanced gameplay features.
User Walrus6444 recently posed a question to Mr. Gaben, inquiring about his leisure activities. To which he replied, “Recently, I’ve been engrossed in a lot of Stalker 2. I anticipate unlocking the fourth ending tomorrow, after which I’ll need to decide what to play next.”