- STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to PS5 and PS5 Pro in late 2025.
- It will feature full support for DualSense haptics and improvements for PS5 Pro.
- The game will include all updates and content released on PC and Xbox.
- Its release on PS5 marks the end of temporary exclusivity on Xbox consoles.
The long-awaited sequel STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has already confirmed its arrival to PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro after its successful run on PC and Xbox Series X|S. After a period of exclusivity on Microsoft consoles, PlayStation gamers will be able to access one of the most acclaimed post-apocalyptic shooters of recent times. The title, signed by the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, It will arrive on Sony's console in late 2025., as announced by its managers.
The announcement dispels months of speculation and leaks that pointed to the game's arrival on Sony's console after its initial debut on other platforms. The news has been confirmed with an exclusive trailer. And it's now possible to add the game to your wishlist on the PlayStation Store, although no details have yet been released regarding the official price or a possible physical release.
The jump to PlayStation: improvements and new features
The launch of STALKER 2 on PS5 and PS5 Pro not only replicates the experience that PC and Xbox users already know, but adds technical improvements designed specifically for Sony's hardware. The title will take advantage all the features of the DualSense controller, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, which promises a greater immersion in the exploration of the Zone. PS5 Pro users will enjoy graphics and performance improvements, although specific details about these optimizations have not yet been specified.
The studio has confirmed that the PlayStation version will receive all the updates, patches, and improvements that have been implemented since its release on PC and Xbox, eliminating potential initial technical issues. This ensures that PS5 players will be able to enjoy a refined, stable, and updated version, prepared to make the most of the new generation.
From exclusivity to a new multiplatform stage
The title developed by GSC Game World It was released in November 2024 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, reaching One million copies sold in its first few hours and positioning itself as one of the most notable releases of the year. The Xbox exclusivity was temporary from the start, and the arrival on PlayStation marks the beginning of a new era for the series.
The Ukrainian studio, which has worked in difficult conditions due to the conflict in its country, has continued to improve the game with patches, updates and new content. The addition to PlayStation will allow more players to enter the dangerous Chornobyl Zone, where survival and exploration They are fundamental.
What to expect from STALKER 2 on PS5
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers an experience of role, action and survival in a vast post-apocalyptic open world set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The player takes on the role of a lone stalker who will face rival factions, mutants, and supernatural anomalies in search of valuable artifacts. narrative, non-linear, allows the player's decisions to condition the development and conclusions of the history.
Highlights the system A-Life 2.0, a life simulation that makes the world dynamic and react to the player's actionsAlthough this feature generated some controversy upon its premiere due to technical problems, The studio has been correcting and perfecting this feature so that PlayStation users can enjoy it in its best version.
Reception, future and expansion of the saga
The arrival of STALKER 2 The PS5 represents a new chapter for the franchise and opens up the possibility of future expansions, additional modes, and even transmedia adaptations, such as a series on platforms like Netflix. The PlayStation version will feature, from the beginning, with mod support, AI improvements, and the latest content from the studio.
The jump to multiple platforms makes STALKER 2 is one of the biggest releases in the PS5 catalog., offering a A refined, expanded gaming experience tailored to Sony's technological capabilitiesThose who missed out on playing the game on Xbox or PC will now have the chance to explore one of the most complex and immersive post-apocalyptic environments of the last decade, with sound and visuals that make the most of today's hardware.
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