STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the highly anticipated apocalyptic PC and Xbox Series X and S shooter, has faced yet another delay in its release date. However, this time, the developer, Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, has provided a firm and ‘final’ release date of September 5, 2024.

The game has been in development for years, and the latest delay comes after the studio encountered challenges following a mixed reaction to its initial public showing last year. GSC Game World acknowledged the feedback from the community, expressing gratitude for both the positive and negative insights shared by fans.

According to the studio, the development team has identified two key points based on the feedback. Firstly, they emphasized that the essence of the Zone, with its beauty and authenticity, has been preserved in the game. The hardcore style, intense atmosphere, and harsh environment characteristic of the STALKER series are said to be faithfully represented in the upcoming release.