Stalker 2 pre-orders being refunded due to release delay Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Stalker 2 pre-orders being refunded due to release delay As war in Ukraine continues. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 9 Sep 2022 8 comments Those who pre-ordered Stalker 2 are seeing their purchases refunded. A report from XGP (via VGC), reveals that those who had pre-ordered the game have been receiving messages informing them that their orders have now been cancelled. The message goes on to state this is due to the fact that Stalker 2's release date has been pushed back to an "unconfirmed date in the future". Meanwhile, the pre-order option on the Xbox store appears to have been disabled. Watch on YouTube Stalker 2 gameplay trailer. Eurogamer has contacted Microsoft for confirmation of pre-orders being disabled. This delay is more than understandable given the current war in Ukraine, where Stalker developer GSC Game World is based. Following Putin's barbaric invasion of the country, GSC Game World made the decision to put Stalker 2's development on hold. It then restarted work on the upcoming shooter in May, following a relocation to Prague. Stalker 2 was originally slated to release in April this year, and more recent indicators previously pointed to a release in the first half of 2023. On these delays, GSC previously stated: "Stalker 2 is the biggest project in the history of GSC, and it requires thorough testing and polishing. "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." Meanwhile, in June, the developer shared an update on its staff and the development of its upcoming project, amidst the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. This video, which you can see below, is a tough and often extraordinary watch - but one which details how life has changed for the game's team over the course of this year. Watch on YouTube An update from GSC Game World. 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 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. 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. 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