Stalker 2 reviews are set to drop just hours before its official release, according to recent reports.
The long-awaited Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally upon us. Developed and published by GSC Game World, this is the fourth main installment in the classic Stalker franchise, which originally began back in 2007.
Known for its immersive open-world survival horror experience, the series takes players into the heart of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone—a bleak and radioactive wasteland filled with mutated creatures, and hostile factions.
Stalker 2 is set to release on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. However, there’s been some chatter about when the reviews from critics will become available. Surprisingly, it looks like players won’t have to wait long to find out if this game lives up to the hype.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Review Embargo
This is according to a recent report from the Senior Editor at Insider Gaming, Grant Taylor-Hill. In a now-deleted post on his X (Twitter) account, it looks like the reviews for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be published on November 20, 2024, at 9 AM ET—just two hours before the game officially hits shelves.
While this information hasn’t been confirmed by GSC Game World, it’s already sparking speculation and debate within the community. The narrow gap between the review embargo lifting and the game’s release has led to questions about the developer’s confidence in their product.
Some fans are concerned that this short window might indicate the game has some issues they’re hoping to keep under wraps until the last minute, while others are simply excited to get their hands on it as soon as possible.
Stalker 2 Global Launch Times Revealed
GSC Game World has officially revealed the launch time for the highly-anticipated Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, set to release worldwide on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Here’s a breakdown of the exact launch times across various regions:
- New York: November 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST
- Seattle: November 20, 2024, at 8:00 AM PST
- London: November 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM GMT
- Prague: November 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM CET
- Kyiv: November 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM EET
- São Paulo: November 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM BRT
- Beijing: November 21, 2024, at 12:00 AM CST
- Tokyo: November 21, 2024, at 1:00 AM JST
- Sydney: November 21, 2024, at 3:00 AM AEDT
- Auckland: November 21, 2024, at 5:00 AM NZDT
Stalker 2 PC System Requirements
With the release date closing in, GSC Game World has updated the PC system requirements for Stalker 2. Here’s a detailed look at the finalized specs:
- Low Settings (1080p, 30 FPS)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB), or Intel Arc A750
- RAM: 16GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD (~160GB)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Medium Settings (1080p, 60 FPS)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super / RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- RAM: 16GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD (~160GB)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- High Settings (1440p, 60 FPS) – Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- RAM: 32GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD (~160GB)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Epic Settings (4K, 60+ FPS)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-13700KF or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- RAM: 32GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD (~160GB)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Whether Stalker 2 will live up to its massive expectations remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: we’re about to find out very soon. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below!
