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The Latest Breaking News from The Zone

Days before its PS5 release, this Xbox exclusive just got a huge update — here are the patch notes (and why I'm jumping back in)

Update 1.7, the "Expedition Update," is out now for STALKER 2; it's coming days before the Xbox exclusive is getting its long-awaited PS5 release.

Windows Central

"We have relationships with our players ... We have to do it for them." STALKER 2 devs explain why A-Life 2.0 is broken, pledge to patch it after controversial removal of info from Steam page

In a new interview, STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has explained why its A-Life 2.0 AI system isn't working and promises to fix it in a future patch.

Windows Central

All Stalker 2 endings and how to get each

Unlock all four endings and choose your game's conclusion.

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All Stalker 2 unique weapons and where to find each

Track down these special armaments while exploring The Zone.

PC Gamer

"We would ask you to stay with us, that is really important to us." STALKER 2 devs promise patches for A-Life, the game's most unique open-world feature

STALKER 2's A-Life 2.0 AI simulation system is the game's most unique feature, but there are some issues with it right now. Luckily, developer GSC promises that updates are coming.

Windows Central

STALKER 2 interactive map: Find every stash, location, and more in The Zone

Looking for specific items in STALKER 2's vast open world? With this interactive map, you can easily figure out where everything in the game is.

Windows Central

STALKER 2: How to fast travel in The Zone

Though not immediately apparent, STALKER 2 has fast travel. Here's how to unlock and use it to move around The Zone faster and safer.

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6 things you shouldn't miss early in Stalker 2

A guiding hand for your first hours in The Zone.

PC Gamer

STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can

At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.

Windows Central

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: "The best but most broken game I've played all year"

GamesRadar

STALKER 2 release date: Preloads, launch time, and when it comes out on Xbox and PC

GSC Game World's survival horror FPS STALKER 2 is nearly upon us, but when exactly can you play? Here's what we know.

Windows Central

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl – The Big Preview

With exclusive access to the long-awaited return to the Zone, we spend hours going hands-on and talking with the dev team about the Xbox must-play

GamesRadar

After playing three hours of Stalker 2 and dying in every way imaginable, I can't wait to recommend this post-apocalyptic shooter to (almost) every Fallout fan I know

Preview | The Zone is big, beautiful, and brutal – but if you can stomach the difficulty, it offers one of the most immersive survival experiences around

GamesRadar

My first time playing a STALKER game was at Summer Game Fest, and I think Heart of Chornobyl is going to be special

I got a chance to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl following its Xbox Games Showcase appearance, and I'm officially interested.

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STALKER games in order: Which Legends of the Zone Trilogy game should I play first?

Jumping into the STALKER trilogy for the first time? This is the play order I recommend.

The Independent UK

Phoenix officials ask judge for more time in clearing downtown camp of homeless people

Phoenix says it’s slowly clearing hundreds of people from a downtown camp of homeless people called “The Zone,” asking a judge to allow more time to clear the area and set up a safer, structured camp site for people living outside

The Independent UK

Phoenix to show compliance with court order to clear 'The Zone' homeless encampment

The city of Phoenix is going to court to prove it has met a deadline to clear a large homeless encampment, an action that has drawn pushback from civil rights advocates

Windows Central

STALKER 2: The latest on Game Pass, release date, and everything you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about STALKER 2, the highly anticipated survival horror shooter from GSC Game World.

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