S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl comes to PlayStation 5 on November 20, 2025

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl comes to PlayStation 5 on November 20, 2025

Get ready to enter the Zone on PS5 this November, with pre-orders open now.

KYIV, UKRAINE — August 21, 2025 - GSC Game World is pleased to announce that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro on November 20, 2025 — exactly one year after the PC and Xbox Series X/S versions. Get ready to enter the Zone with a range of fully optimized features, including Adaptive Triggers, Haptic Feedback Support, Tempest 3D Audio, and much more.

Please find the feature trailer below:



This version of the game is fully optimized for PlayStation 5, including, but not limited to:

Adaptive Triggers and Haptic Feedback Support
Gyro Aiming through Motion Sensor
Speakers, Lightbar, and Touchpad Gesture Utilization
Tempest 3D Audio
Trophies

PlayStation 5 Pro-specific features include, among others:

Improved shadow quality and resolution
Enhanced global illumination
Higher-quality reflections
Improved volumetric fog
Enhanced volumetric cloud rendering

Thanks to these changes, Skif’s journey through the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone will feel immersive and authentic for all players — whether you’re returning to the Zone or venturing in for the first time.

Pre-orders are open through this link digitally, with three editions to choose from — Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Among other exciting offers, pre-order bonuses include new weapon and costume skins for PlayStation players.

A physical Standard Edition of the game will also be available at launch, with additional collector’s boxes to follow in 2026. You can find details about these on our website.

The game is developed amid Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, and the war continues. GSC Game World has been supporting their homeland in every possible way. For those wishing to contribute, we recommend visiting the official charity fund of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

https://u24.gov.ua/

About GSC Game World

Founded in 1995, GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game developer known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences and recently launched S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.