Overview

• Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has faced numerous delays due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, initially planned for a 2022 release but now set for November 20, 2024.
• GSC Game World evacuated over 180 employees to safety in Prague, while 139 developers stayed in Ukraine to assist in the war effort.
• The documentary, co-produced with Xbox, provides an emotional insight into the developers' experiences, including displacement and personal loss.
• Stalker 2 has become a symbol of cultural resistance, with the developers removing Russian language options and refusing to release the game in Russia.
• Despite the challenges, GSC Game World persevered, rebuilding their studio and continuing development to honor colleagues who have died in the conflict.