Stalker 2 Deep Dive Highlights Vast Player Freedom [Video]

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is due out this fall on PC and Xbox Series X|S, following many years of waiting from the fans, as well as obstacles, including some as non-traditional as real-life war, challenging the Ukrainian team along the way. Today, GSC Game World is ready to provide a lengthy look at the game, particularly as it pertains to its massive open-world setting filled with real-life landmarks, sci-fi oddities, irradiated monsters, and a multitude of secrets to discover.

The 35-minute video showcases plenty of gameplay, often highlighting the freedom bestowed to the player. Many of a game’s traditional upgrades, such as new equipment, weapons, and accessories, are not gifted to the player for simply progressing through the Stalker 2 story. Instead, they will often be tucked away in various corners of the eastern European setting, …