Stalker 2 delayed until December Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Stalker 2 delayed until December "It requires thorough testing and polishing." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 12 Jan 2022 59 comments Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl will now be released on 8th December 2022 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. That delay means the game will now have an additional seven months' worth of development time to further test and polish before launch, developer GSC said in a statement today. The creepy first-person game was previously set to debut on 28th April. Watch on YouTube "Stalker 2 is the biggest project in the history of GSC, and it requires thorough testing and polishing," the studio wrote, announcing the delay. "We are convinced that development should take as long as necessary, especially in the case of such a project. "This decision is not an easy one, but we are doing the best possible to deliver you a game that can live up to expectations." Stalker 2 was previously described as "coming first" to Xbox, and to Xbox Game Pass at launch. In December, GSC was forced to cancel its plans to include a "metaverse" of NFTs within the game following a significant backlash online. pic.twitter.com/E4bdKVmzxV- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) January 12, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store