S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 development has "shifted to the sidelines", GSC Game World say Rock Paper Shotgun Support us Join our newsletter Visit our store Sign in / Create account If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 development has "shifted to the sidelines", GSC Game World say "But we will definitely continue." News by Graham Smith Contributor Published on March 4, 2022 8 comments GSC Game World say that development of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been "shifted to the sidelines" in a video responding to the war in Ukraine, but pledged to continue making the game in future. "The previous week, we were editing the video about our motion-capture studio", the video begins, showing footage of actors in mocap suits. "We wanted to show how the cutscenes were created. Took time to watch videos, write scripts and speak with actors. "The previous week was ages ago." The video then shifts to footage of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. "On the 24th of February, Russia declared war on Ukraine and sent rockets, tanks and soldiers to our Homeland," the video continues. "Our country is forced to fight for existence again. Seems like this is the price of freedom. This video is our answer to 'How are you guys?' question. Now we are striving to help our employees and their families to survive. "The game development shifted to the sidelines," the video ends. "But we will definitely continue. After the victory. Glory to Ukraine." GSC Game World were one of several Ukrainian developers to respond to the invasion of Ukraine last week, saying that they "hope for the best, are ever sure of our armed forces and our belief in Ukraine." They also promoted a fund set up by the National Bank of Ukraine to raise money for the armed forces. (You can also donate to more humanitarian causes, such as Doctors Without Borders.) In January, Stalker 2 was delayed from April until December in order to "live up to the expectations" of players. More News Jack King-Spooner's next handcrafted game has a teaser demo out Judero brings chat and action in the Scottish Borders Alice O'Connor 17 hours ago 1 If you were hoping for any Overwatch 2 balance changes then you'll have to wait until season two The next season begins in December CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 3 The Dead Space remake will chuck random Necromorphs at you as you wander the Ishimura In space, no one can hear you proper bricking it CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 8 Valve register mysterious new Neon Prime trademark in the US It doesn’t seem to be for a particularly colourful Steam Deck CJ Wheeler 20 hours ago 11 Latest Articles What are we all playing this weekend? Well? Alice O'Connor an hour ago 22 Past Wordle answers Here's an archive of previous Wordle words Ollie Toms 2 hours ago 1 Wordle answer today (Saturday 15 October) Hints and the answer to today's Wordle word Rebecca Jones 9 hours ago Overwatch 2 hero tier list Which are the best heroes in Overwatch 2? Ollie Toms 16 hours ago Supporters Only You're probably better than me at One Many Nobody You go on without… uh, you? Sin Vega 17 hours ago Supporter podcast - The Nate Files episode 13: dry bones Bad science is also FUN science! Alice Bell 18 hours ago Japanese dating show Love Wagon has surprising parallels with Yakuza and Persona My new obsession Ed Thorn 2 days ago If you're hankering after Bayonetta 3, Valkyrie Elysium might be a good substitute It's not out on PC until next month, but the console demo has been a surprise charmer Katharine Castle 1 week ago 4 We've been talking, and we think that you should wear clothes Total coincidence, but we sell some clothes Buy RPS stuff here