As we've previously mentioned, large updates before the launch of select games have become quite common during the Xbox Series X|S generation, but Stalker 2 might be setting new records as it's already rolled out a few 100GB plus downloads and additional patches in between.

Heart of Chornobyl‘s launch on PC and Xbox Series X/S is imminent, and fans are eager to learn its release date, time, and system requirements. Developed by GSC Game World, this is the fourth main game in the Stalker franchise,

Learn how to preload Stalker 2 on both Xbox Series X/S and PC from our guide here and get ready before the game is released.

When can you jump into STALKER 2, GSC Game World's highly anticipated survival shooter? GSC Game World's STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is one of 2024's most-anticipated titles, with the Xbox and Windows PC survival horror FPS getting tons of attention on social media and garnering so much interest on Steam that it's now the fourth most-wishlisted game on the platform.

Stalker 2 was initially announced in 2010, with a release date of 2012 to follow, though that didn't quite happen. Developer GSC Game World canceled the game and closed the studio

If you're in the mood for a different kind of FPS and are willing to explore the post-apocalyptic Zone, you'll need to know the official Stalker 2 release time.