S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Guides

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First-Person Shooter
Open-World
Post-Apocalyptic
Survival
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 64%
Released
November 20, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
Developer(s)
GSC Game World
Publisher(s)
GSC Game World
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has changed dramatically after the second massive explosion in the year 2006. Violent mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions have made the Zone a very tough place to survive.

Nevertheless, artifacts of unbelievable value attracted many people called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who entered the Zone for their own risk, striving to make a fortune out of it or even to find the Truth concealed in the Heart of Chornobyl.

EPIC NONLINEAR STORY IN SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD
Take over a role of the lone stalker and explore photorealistic seamless open world in a 64-km² radioactive zone with a variety of environments that reveal post-apocalyptic atmosphere from different angles. Make your way through the Zone to define your destiny as you choose your paths within highly branching epic story.

VARIETY OF ENEMIES AND HUNDREDS OF WEAPON COMBINATIONS
Meet members of different factions deciding who of them worth your friendship and who deserve a bullet. Engage intense gunfights with a variety of enemies that follow different tactics trying to outsmart you. Choose your preferable firearms from 30+ types of weapons with numerous modifications that allow creating hundreds of distinctive lethal combinations.

LEGENDARY MUTANTS WITH DIFFERENT BEHAVIOUR MODELS
Prepare to encounter horrifying mutated creatures that will try to slaughter you following different behaviour model. Each mutant may appear in different subtypes which makes their behaviour less predictible. Truly extreme danger represent regions with lairs with numerous mutants hunting in large groups.

ARTIFACTS OF INCREDIBLE VALUE AND UNFORGIVING ANOMALIES
The most valuable artifacts and secrets of the Zone are hidden in the most dangerous places. Beware of the hazardous anomalies and unique devastating arch-anomalies as you hunt for highly valuable artifacts scattered around the Zone. Will you dare to unveil the mysteries of the Zone that took lives of many others before you?

GOOD HUNTING, STALKER!

Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter, Open-World, Post-Apocalyptic, Survival
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Stalker 2: Where to Get Better Armor Early (Free Debut Suit)

You'll need all the help you can get in Stalker 2, and if you're struggling in fights, the Debut Suit can help you live a little longer.

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Stalker 2: How to Attach and Remove Weapon Attachments

Here's a refresher on how to equip and remove weapon attachments for Stalker 2 for Zone newbies and veterans alike.

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Stalker 2: How To Unlock Detention Center's Basement (Hypercube & Mother's Beads Artifact)

Players can access the detention center's locked basement to get the Hypercube and Mother's Beads Artifacts in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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Stalker 2: How to Beat the Poltergeists (Both Electric & Fire Variants)

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has no shortage of monsters inhabiting the toxic wastelands, and Poltergeists are some of the toughest enemies to beat.

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How To Make Time Pass In Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has a dynamic day and night cycle and allows players to manually skip to a preferred time by sleeping.

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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl - How Long to Beat

Acknowledging the main story length and completionist playthrough times, here's how long it can take to beat STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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How To Get Silenced Pistol In Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl

Getting a Silenced Pistol is essential for players who want a stealthy experience in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and here's how to get it.

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Stalker 2: How to Find the Artifact in the Anomalous Field (There and Back Again)

Figuring out how to get your first Artifact in Stalker 2 seems simple enough, but some players might struggle with the objective.

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Railway Maintenance Facility Stash Code in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Players who are trying to open the locked gate at STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s Railway Maintenance Facility can find the code detailed here.

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How To Use the Flashlight In Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl

The flashlight is one of the most essential tools in the player's inventory in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and here's how to toggle it on and off.

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Stalker 2: How to Use Quick Access Consumable Slots

Here's how to use the quick-access consumable slot, which helps players use a particular item mid-battle without going into inventory in Stalker 2.

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How to Upgrade and Repair Gear & Weapons In Stalker 2

All gear and weapons in Stalker 2 must be repaired or upgraded periodically to prevent their loss of effectiveness in combat.

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Stalker 2: Healing, Hunger, and Bleeding Explained

Here's how to heal in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, as well as remove status ailments like bleeding and hunger.

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Small Loot Drop Stash Code in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

This guide will help players find the code that is used to access the Small Loot Drop Stash near STALKER 2’s Waste Processing Station.

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How to Get Detention Center Sheltered Stash in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

This guide will help fans reach the Sheltered Stash in the Detention Center, a location in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s Garbage Region.

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How to Get Zalissya Journalist's Stash in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Players who are struggling to reach the Zalissya Journalist's Stash in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl can find help in this guide.

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How to Deal With Artifact Radiation in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Players who are struggling to deal with the radiation emitted by Artifacts in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl can find help here.

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How to Fast Travel in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

This guide details STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl's fast travel system, which is limited but can still prove to be quite useful.

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Best PC Settings for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl visually looks amazing on PC, but you can use these best settings to improve the game's performance.

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Stalker 2 Release Time

Players who are wondering exactly when they can play STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl can find the game's release time detailed here.