Heart of Chornobyl coming to PlayStation 5 in late 2025 – That’s Gaming

Following a successful worldwide launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S on Nov. 20, 2024, GSC Game World is proud to announce that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro in late 2025.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 on PlayStation 5 takes full advantage of the console hardware and makes full use of the DualSense controller’s features, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for deeper immersion in the game. Further technical enhancements for the PS5 Pro are also in development. More details, including a specific release date, will be announced closer to launch.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is set in a fictional, redesigned exclusion zone of Chernobyl. The nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 was not the only incident: in 2006, a second explosion struck the reactor, creating the zone. This dangerous region is inhabited by mutated creatures, hostile anomalies, deadly radiation and an enigmatic, abnormal energy.

Premium hunters venture deep into the zone, drawn by the lure of its treasures and mysteries. Some flee their past, others are driven by greed, and a few are determined to uncover the truth behind the zone’s darkest secrets.

You take on the role of Skif, a lone stalker who enters the zone after a series of unexpected events. As you travel to the Heart of Chernobyl, you gradually unravel the secrets of this world – navigating power relationships between factions, fighting hostile enemies and surviving in a constantly changing, dangerous world. In this non-linear narrative, every decision you make determines the outcome of this expansive and epic story. With over three hours of scripted cutscenes, in-depth faction systems and unpredictable confrontations around every corner, no two journeys through the Zone will be the same. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, photogrammetry technology and the developers’ frequent visits to the real Chernobyl exclusion zone, the authenticity and atmosphere – hallmarks of the series – are more immersive than ever.