Can you play STALKER 2 without playing the previous games?
Yes, it's fine to play STALKER 2 without having played the previous STALKER games if you're a newcomer to the series. Developer GSC Game World calls it an "independent sequel" that serves as a great starting point, though speaking as a longtime fan of the franchise, you may want to play the older titles to gain a better understanding of past events in The Zone and the people and factions that operate in it.
