The series is based on the novel Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, and influenced by the 1979 film Stalker by Andrei Tarkovsky which was itself adapted from Roadside Picnic.

Experience one-of-a-kind gameplay, featuring the elements of a first-person shooter, immersive sim, and horror. Play a major part in a non-linear story that unfolds in the setting of local post-apocalyptic dark …

Welcome to the former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant… the most dangerous place on Earth. Play as The Marked One, face sinister mysteries, radiation-soaked …

We are creating the gamers' guide to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games, and you can help! The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series is an open-world sandbox, first-person shooter, with minor RPG elements and a large …

Dec 15, 2025 · GSC Game World announces a brand-new story content update for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, adding quests, gear, and more completely free.

Dec 15, 2025 · No stalker embarks on an expedition unprepared. That’s where the new weapon comes in handy. The GP37V2 is a modified version of the GP37 rifle, crafted for the most tactically proficient …

Dec 15, 2025 · Just weeks after making its PlayStation 5 debut, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting a big free content update adding new quests, characters and a fresh hub, as well as an additional …

May 20, 2025 · Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of …

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Dec 15, 2025 · Stalker 2's Stories Untold update, containing a new questline and hub in the Burnt Forest, releases December 16th.