STALKER 2 Faces Potential Ban in Russia Over Alleged Terrorism Justification

The Ukrainian-developed game could be banned in Russia due to claims of anti-Russian sentiment and extremist content.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to release on November 20 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, but faces a possible ban in Russia.
Russian officials claim the game, developed by Kyiv-based GSC Game World, may justify terrorism or contain extremist content.
The game won't be sold in Russia, but it can still be purchased digitally through platforms like Steam using a VPN.
Legal advisor Mikhail Mushailev warns that buying the game via VPN could be interpreted as supporting a 'hostile force,' potentially defined as terrorism under Russian law.
The development of STALKER 2 was delayed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, forcing the studio to relocate to the Czech Republic.