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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl to Launch on PS5 Nov. 20, Pre-Orders Open

The PlayStation build follows extensive post-launch fixes with an engine upgrade planned to improve stability.

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

  • Digital pre-orders are live on the PlayStation Store with Standard ($59.99), Deluxe ($79.99) and Ultimate ($109.99) editions.
  • The PS5 version is fully optimized for DualSense with adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, gyro aiming, Tempest 3D audio, and support for the speaker, lightbar and touchpad gestures, plus trophies.
  • PS5 Pro players will see improved shadow resolution, enhanced global illumination, higher-quality reflections, better volumetric fog, and upgraded volumetric cloud rendering.
  • The PS5 release will include every post-launch update from the Xbox/PC debut, and GSC says its near-term mission is upgrading to Unreal Engine 5.5.4 to boost stability and performance.
  • A physical boxed edition is planned but requires a download to begin, with worldwide pre-orders for boxed copies available now.