After initially targeting this year, the survival shooter is launching in Q1 2024 for Xbox Series X/S and PC while also coming to Game Pass.
Developer GSC Game World previously stated that the survival shooter would still be released this year on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
In September last year, developer GSC Game World reiterated that the open world first person shooter was targeting a 2023 launch.
"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will miss the June online conferences preferring to make important announcements in the upcoming months," GSC Game World says.
GSC GameWorld seemingly partners with the real-world energy drink while providing a brief new look at the survival title.
"In the event of any leaks, we ask that you refrain from watching or distributing information about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2," the developer says.
The upcoming open world shooter will be featured in a GDC presentation later this month, presented by GSC Game World 3D animator Anton Riabchuk.
GSC Game World's highly anticipated first person survival horror open world shooter is in development for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
GSC Game World's survival horror open world shooter is in development for Xbox Series X/S and PC, and will also launch day one on Game Pass.
GSC Game World called a recent rumor that it didn't even have a working demo "absurd" and reiterated the game's 2023 release window.
Microsoft is seemingly issuing refunds to those who pre-ordered the game via the Xbox Store, mentioning that it has been delayed to "an unconfirmed date in the future."
The video sees the protagonist getting ready to enter the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. After another delay, the FPS is now releasing in 2023.
In an official tweet by Xbox of all the Xbox/PC titles releasing in the next 12 months, the survival shooter is listed for 2023.
Developer GSC Game World put the open world horror shooter's development earlier this year due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
GSC Game World is reportedly seeking to shift part of its team to Prague to continue development on the survival shooter.
Ukraine-based GSC Game World confirms that development for its upcoming S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been sidelined in light of the recent crisis in the country.
GSC Game World says that the additional seven months is "needed to fulfill our vision and achieve the desired state of the game."
GSC Game World recently announced plans to incorporate NFTs in its upcoming open world horror shooter, but following backlash, has walked back on those plans.
Familiar enemies like the Controller and rich environmental details can be seen. The shooter releases on April 28th, 2022 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Originally listed as 150 GB on console, GSC World's upcoming survival horror FPS has seemingly ballooned in size en route to release.