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STALKER 2 Achieves Profitability and Releases Major 110GB Patch

GSC Game World confirms profitability for STALKER 2 while addressing over 1,800 issues with a massive update, and hints at future expansions, multiplayer, and potential Netflix adaptation.

  • STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has become profitable within a month of release, with over a million copies sold despite being available on Game Pass for PC and Xbox.
  • The game's first major patch, a 110GB update, addresses over 1,800 bugs and improves the A-Life system, enhancing NPC behavior and world realism.
  • GSC Game World plans to release at least two expansions and a multiplayer mode, with these additions already listed in the game's Ultimate Edition Season Pass.
  • Discussions are reportedly underway with Netflix for a potential live-action adaptation of the STALKER franchise, though no agreements have been finalized.
  • STALKER 2 faced significant development challenges due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, but the team has committed to ongoing improvements and long-term support for the game.
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