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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Sets PS5 Release for Nov. 20 as Preorders Open

GSC positions the PS5 version as a stabilized build with an Unreal Engine upgrade on the way.

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Overview

  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl launches on PlayStation 5 on November 20, 2025, with digital preorders live on the PlayStation Store.
  • Three editions are listed: Standard at $59.99, Deluxe at $79.99, and Ultimate at $109.99, each adding escalating content and a Season Pass at the top tier.
  • A physical PS5 release is planned, though it requires a download to start, and boxed preorders are available globally.
  • GSC says the PS5 build will include all post-launch updates from the prior Xbox and PC release.
  • The studio is targeting an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5.4 for improved stability and performance, and a multiplayer mode will follow as a free post-release update.