Steam app 1643320 · updated 11 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTC
Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
24 months, November 2024 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 344 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
ESRB M Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2: Cost of Hope & 2.0 Update — Accolades Trailer
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — Back to the Zone Showcase | Update 2.0
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — Launch Trailer
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — Launch Trailer
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — Smoking Barrels
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50 developer announcements, Nov 2025 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC
There is almost never a chill moment in the Zone. Anomalies don’t wait, emissions give no warning, and new paths open when they feel like it.But in autumn, the Zone changes her rhythm a little. She doesn’t become safer — simply different.…
[GSC]Mol1tIt’s been a month since the release of Cost of Hope — and we’re proud and delighted with the reception so far.Let this trailer serve as a reminder that you can jump into the new chapter of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga, together with the free…
[GSC]ArtemidaStalkers!Patch 2.0.6 is ready. This one is a minor crash fix patch that will help stalkers that experience annoying crashing anomalies too often, especially in the AMD region. Backported several fixes for AMD GPU-related crashes.Fixed…
Patch notesStalkers! We’ve been working on Patch 2.0.5 and are ready to share it with the Zone. Patch 2.0.5 brings lots of fixes, over 200 of them. Let's take a look at what’s changed.Fixed the issue with the too sensitive left and right sticks on the…
[GSC]ArtemidaStalkers, The Zone Kit, a modification tool for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, received a massive update, moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2. Even more internal tools we used for developing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 are now at your disposal.…
[GSC]McCulkinStalkers! Patch 2.0.4 is ready. Let’s take a look at what pesky “anomalies” were fixed. • Fixed an issue where a player could lose the ability to move after loading the save made right after the explosion of a C4 device. • Fixed an issue…
Patch notesEach adventure in the Zone has its own special sound.The one that followed you on the road to the Centre, then faded away among the dense undergrowth and empty corridors. It grew stronger in the face of the unknown. It stayed by your side…
[GSC]ArtemidaHello, stalkers!Patch 2.0.3 is now available. What's New:Addressed a crash that could occur for some players when launching the game. And one more piece of good news — Steam Items are now approved and going live as well. You can find it…
Patch notesHello, stalkers! Patch 2.0.2 is now available on Steam. What's New: Addressed an issue where certain NPCs or bodies could disappear and potentially prevent players from progressing. Thank you for continuing to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. We’ll…
Patch notesStalkers! We’re ready to present Patch 2.0.1, in which we focused on fixing:Fixed some broken textures.⚠️ WARNINGThe Zone is ever-changing, and a new update can shift Her structure. If you’ve chosen to walk the path with modifications, know…
Patch notesThe long awaited S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope expansion and free "Back to the Zone — Update 2.0" are now available! Join OperatorDrewski during his playthrough of both, and, as always, good hunting, stalkers!
[GSC]Super_PropheTBack to the Zone — Update 2.0 is our biggest overhaul to how the Zone looks, feels, and lives since launch. The technical work here runs deeper than usual — including a significant engine upgrade — and alongside it, we've packed in features…
[GSC]ArtemidaOnly when you realize the Cost of Hope will you find the strength to fight for it.The first major expansion, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, is now available. The expansion launches alongside the free Update 2.0, “Back to the Zone”, which…
[GSC]ArtemidaIt feels good to see you again. Cost of Hope is our first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and, in many ways, it feels like welcoming another member into the family. It carries the same DNA and the same love for the Zone, while telling…
[GSC]McCulkinStalkers,We are approaching a massive emission! Both Back to the Zone — Update 2.0 and Cost of Hope expansion will be launched on August 20, and here is everything you need to know before heading Back to the Zone (with no spoilers). WHAT IS…
[GSC]McCulkinThe Zone is changing.Free Update 2.0 "Back to the Zone" arrives on August 20, bringing a new engine version, AI improvements, binoculars, new weapons, fog weather, in-game statistics, customizable difficulty settings, and much more.Watch…
[GSC]ArtemidaThe time to return to the Zone is almost here.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope launches on August 20 — check the map to find the exact release time for your region.Upon release, the expansion will be available as part of the Ultimate Edition…
[GSC]ArtemidaWatch a new recording from the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope.Join us as we explore the Iron Forest and take a look at the grounds of the Chornobyl NPP.It’s coming August 20, 2026.
[GSC]ArtemidaS.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Cost of Hope will open the door to the center of the Zone on August 20, 2026.Skif will have to choose between the two beliefs of Freedom and Duty and try to discover for himself what is hidden at the center of the Zone…
[GSC]ArtemidaThere's one Helen in the Zone. But this time it's not so simple…Helen is the name given to the reactor's upper biological shield — scheme "H." Before the incident, it was a massive metal structure about 17 meters in diameter, through which…
[GSC]ArtemidaDo you think they built the Sarcophagus to bury the fourth block?No. They built it so the fourth block wouldn't bury everything around it.After the first incident, there was nothing left to repair there. Over 206 days, an entire mountain of…
[GSC]ArtemidaYouth have learned nothing; those schools nowadays are useless! It was the reactor itself that exploded. The Turbine Hall just happened to be right next to it, and it took the full brunt too: fire, debris, dust, and radiation, of course.…
[GSC]McCulkinAs for the Golden Corridor: it didn’t just run between the power units. Behind some of the doors lay the plant’s true nerve centres — Unit Control Room (UCR).The Unit Control Room. Each power unit had its own separate one. From there, the…
[GSC]ArtemidaBesides the legendary Monolith, there’s another urban legend around the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The story of the Golden Corridor.It’s a beautiful name, but don’t be fooled. Before the accident, it was just a regular service…
[GSC]ArtemidaHaven’t seen doves in the Zone for a long, long time! We have at least one here for sure. Never seen it myself, but my trusted buddy told me about that dove. He said the administrative building of CNPP is crowned by a massive metal…
[GSC]McCulkinSummer is at its peak, and so are the deals.Enjoy 30% off S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, along with discounts up to 75% on other titles from GSC Game World.Whether you've been planning to venture into the Zone or discover Elhant's…
[GSC]Mol1tIn the summertime, when the weather is high... 🔥Radiation levels are too. Good thing the prices aren't.You can grab S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2: Heart of Chornobyl with a 30% OFF discount during the Steam Summer Sale. Get Ultimate Edition and secure…
[GSC]ArtemidaMost stalkers know that artefacts are born inside anomalies. Who creates them is a favorite topic of debate in the bars. Is it the Zone herself? Emissions? God?Duty sees them as a bane of humanity. Freedom calls them a blessing. Some…
[GSC]ArtemidaThe story of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope revolves around the long-burning conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions. Two iconic rivals, who see the Zone differently — as a danger to humanity, and as a gift to it. But how did it all…
[GSC]ArtemidaThis place is the root of all evil in the Zone. Get ready.It’s about to get serious.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — new trailer is here.
[GSC]ArtemidaThe Zone traders can wait for your habar — the real-world sale is now live across all GSC Game World games. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1643320/STALKER_2_Heart_of_Chornobyl Whether you are a veteran player or have only played the…
[GSC]McCulkinSealed Truth is focused around the new questline. Explore the places of horrific experiments and find the answers. With calculated risks, you can get your hands on… Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. ☢️ What’s newExplore a new questline that…
[GSC]ArtemidaStalkers!A free content update, Sealed Truth, is coming in April to celebrate the Cost of Hope DLC announcement — you will be able to open the door to X-18 Lab. And who knows what's hiding there in the darkness...Stay tuned.
[GSC]ArtemidaThe fragile peace between Duty and Freedom stands on the brink of collapse. The heartlands of the Zone, forbidden for decades, now call to stalkers. New dangers — or perhaps wonders — begin to emerge.A chance to learn the Сost of Hope is…
[GSC]ArtemidaThe Spring Sale has started on Steam — a great chance to venture into the Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl with a 30% discount or discover other worlds from GSC Game World with discounts of up to 80%.The sale runs from March 19…
[GSC]ArtemidaEven in the most remote corners, among rusty control panels and abandoned laboratories, music finds its audience. Radio is the voice of the Zone, which never falls silent. Its waves reach even those places where no living person has set…
[GSC]ArtemidaRumor has it from across the Perimeter: Professor Hermann’s truck is ready for more recruits, offering a 30% discount on the trip to the Zone.GSC Game World's sale is live on Steam from Feb 6–19! Get S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at…
[GSC]ArtemidaEven in the Zone you can have Friday vibes!Traders are in the good mood, and offering generous discounts on upgrading your weapons, bags and belts. They must be preparing for something big this year.While preparations are underway, this is…
[GSC]ArtemidaHappy New Year from the GSC Game World Team!
[GSC]ArtemidaDear Stalkers,2025 has been quite the adventure in the Zone for us — full of challenges, breakthroughs, and those long nights that somehow turned into something beautiful.We’ve been heads-down with the game all year, pouring our hearts into…
[GSC]ArtemidaEven in the Zone, there is an evening of unity — a time to meet old friends, celebrate, and dream about the year ahead.Cheers and the clinking of glasses can be heard from every window. Somewhere music is playing; elsewhere, stalkers are…
[GSC]ArtemidaIt’s that time of the year! ⛄The Zone is snowy, the artifacts are more expensive, and even traders are in a good (relatively good in Sidor’s case) mood.You can get S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 40% OFF from 18 Dec – 5 Jan. Perfect…
[GSC]ArtemidaStalkers, welcome to Stories Untold, the free content update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Let’s go through everything new you can find in your playthrough, starting with. NEW STORIESOver five hours of gameplay have been added…
[GSC]ArtemidaStarting on December 11 and up until December 18, it is a perfect opportunity to enhance your S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl adventure with all the benefits of the Deluxe & Ultimate editions. With a discount of 40%, you can get your…
[GSC]ArtemidaHello, stalkers! In update 1.7.1, we exterminated some pesky anomalies, especially underground ones that were stealing artifacts from the Zone, and returned the missing power lines. Introduced fail-safe mechanism for cases where mod…
[GSC]ArtemidaStalkers, throughout the year, the Zone was developing, evolving, and constantly looking for your visits. If you think the Zone deserves it, you can nominate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl for Steam Awards!S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of…
[GSC]ArtemidaToday, we mark a special date.Not just an anniversary, but another step on a path that began with a dream — and still runs on it.The formula has never changed: an idea, a team, and the conviction that games can be more than entertainment.…
[GSC]ArtemidaStalkers!With the release of update 1.7, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available at a 30% discount and ready to welcome new stalkers who want to test themselves at the Master difficulty level 😎 or embark on their first journey…
[GSC]ArtemidaStalkers, welcome to the latest update of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, glad you are back and ready to see all the new shiny toys the Zone got. Let’s go through the changes, starting from the Highlights. ☢️ HighlightsFixes and…
[GSC]ArtemidaEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope | Windows | 20 Nov 2024 |
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Deluxe Upgrade | Windows | 20 Nov 2024 |
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Ultimate Upgrade | Windows | 20 Nov 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Stalker2.exe | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocal | Stalker2/Saved/STEAM | *.sav and below |
WinAppDataLocal | Stalker2/Saved/STEAM | *.bak and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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