Information about this appeared in the roadmap of Stalker 2, leaked to the VK group “Bulletin of the Same Stalker”. The public has previously published reliable data and leaks on the game from GSC Game World. According to the roadmap, Stalker 2 will be released in February 2024. The final build apparently will be completed in December 2023, and the patch on the first day should be expected at the same time as the release. This is amazing news, we will get to play Stalker 2 very soon, and there will be legit gameplay and streams in 2024.
New optimization fix for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl.
Download this patch here: https://vk.com/doc219504744_672871266?hash=mkLgwXSjC43QewtbbYjjrEqO5UCKz0NiruFFL7imO2X
Download the Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl Repack: https://vk.com/doc219504744_672468240?hash=Ok3IvQctnTP8Vz7wgkmq6jGZ0FS7zU2s0IN9aQjzBPP
So, download the repack and play the leaked build before the release of the final game. This will tide you over until then.
Another related image.
Source: Against the backdrop of these permanent NDAs from .. | That Stalker’s Herald | Frost Blog | VK.
Another leaked document: S2_Release_locks.pdf (userapi.com).
The Stalker 2 game files include copies of the old Stalker Shadow of Chernobyl textures. This is very interesting. It would be fun to make a copy of the old Shadow of Chernobyl Cordon map with SoC textures.
Here is the message from the GSC developers regarding the delay of Stalker 2.
- Dear Stalkers, Last year, during Gamescom 2023, we finally had the opportunity to meet in person. We gathered with you around the campfire to share something precious that we've been creating for you all these years - a small part of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl. First publicly for the first time. Then our one-off initiative turned into a campfire-to-campfire journey across France, Brazil, Singapore and beyond. Thousands of players were able to play the game themselves and subsequently leave us much-needed feedback. And, as true friends always do, you've shared your honest thoughts on the game. Both positive and negative, and we are grateful for that. Based on your insights, we've gleaned two key points: one that's worth noting and one that should be taken seriously. The first is that the Zone remains the Zone. In its true beauty and in our likeness. The game is absolutely similar to S.T.A.L.K.E.R., the atmosphere, the hardcore style, the harsh and unfriendly environments are ready to be used, and we couldn't be more thankful for these words, as they basically summarize both the key intention and the main inspiration for the project from the very beginning. start at the same time. Second: the gear in the backpack should be checked again to be completely sure that it won't let us down at the most necessary moment. As for the technical side of things - the game needs more time. Throughout the frankly difficult development process, we realized that time is of the essence for the team. Seeing the extent of the rework and realizing that we couldn't test your patience too much, we were absolutely focused on releasing the game in the first quarter of 2024 and worked very hard to meet the release date. This, however, does not change the fact that earlier this year we still witnessed a certain number of technical flaws that caused S.T.A.L.L.K.E.R. 2 doesn't live up to the expected standards of the final experience our fans have come to expect. While there is absolutely no way to make another delay less grim, we've decided to clarify our reasons for delaying the game for the sake of another wave of finalization. The final release date for S.T.A.A.L.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is September 5, 2024. We know you're looking forward to this moment as much as we are. But preparations need to be made to ensure that your journey into the Zone goes smoothly and according to plan. Thank you for your patience and continued support, and be prepared to see more information about the game this year - reported in the message.