In an impressive achievement, STALKER 2 by GSC Game World has raced past one million copies sold in just two days. This remarkable feat cements its place on Steam’s top sellers while also attracting a host of players through Game Pass.
Although the game’s commercial success is clear, the launch wasn’t entirely smooth sailing. Many players have reported encountering bugs and glitches. However, GSC Game World has reassured fans that they are dedicated to releasing post-launch updates to address these issues.
The journey to STALKER 2’s release has been anything but easy. Announced in 2010, its development has been fraught with challenges, from financial hurdles in 2012 to multiple delays for various reasons. Notably, the team had to relocate the entire studio due to the conflict in Ukraine, yet these trials seem to have paid off as sales soar.
GSC Game World took to their social media to share the exciting news of the game’s rapid sales success, hinting at even more to come. The addition of STALKER 2 to the Xbox Game Pass seems to have been a wise move, drawing in additional players through the subscription service.
The milestone announcement also followed a heartfelt message from GSC Game World, expressing gratitude to the fans who have shown incredible engagement on Steam. The game saw over 100,000 concurrent players at launch, quickly climbing to the top of Steam’s charts. While Xbox player numbers remain uncertain, it’s likely they are boosted by the Game Pass offering.
Despite these achievements, the launch has brought to light several game bugs and glitches. GSC is fully aware and is committed to patching these issues with updates. They stressed the size and complexity of the game inevitably leaves some jagged edges that they are eager to smooth out.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl isn’t just a continuation of a beloved series but a testament to GSC Game World’s resilience amidst adversity. Players are invited to explore its expansive open-world environment, challenged by radiation, mutants, and anomalies lurking in the infamous Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Choices shape not only personal storylines but alter the fabric of the game’s world, urging gamers to tread carefully in this dangerous and dynamic landscape.
As fans dive into this gripping sequel, expectations remain high for GSC to continue refining and expanding upon their already engaging narrative and gameplay experience.
