Stalker 2’s first growth formally revealed, and it is taking us to the ability plant the place all of it started

One of many greatest reveals out of as we speak’s Xbox Companion Preview showcase has been the brand new Stalker 2 growth. The developer did tease some type of announcement forward of the occasion, however I don’t assume an growth was on lots of our bingo playing cards.

Price of Hope is the large information; a brand new add-on that the developer has properly determined to disclose pretty near launch. Or, at the very least, the deliberate launch goal.

First off, Price of Hope is about for launch this summer season. It’ll arrive on all present platforms concurrently, which means PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The growth is described as “non-linear”, and it takes place within the heartlands, deeper into the Zone.

The story revolves round a battle between Responsibility, and Freedom, two factions whose concept of the what the Zone is and their understanding of its prospects differ extensively. You’ll be taking part in as protagonist Skif as soon as once more, and the growth’s occasions will run parallel to the primary recreation.

GSC Recreation World says Price of Hope will introduce two new areas, providing dozens of hours of gameplay. We’ll get to truly discover the Chornobyl Nuclear Energy Plant as a part of the growth, alongside the Iron Forest.

Every of the 2 new areas could have its personal hub space, NPCs, quests, actions and tales. After all, it wouldn’t be a Stalker growth with out some new weapons, and Price of Hope guarantees just a few – some may even be seen within the trailer.

The developer additionally confirmed that there’s one different story DLC within the works. Along with Coronary heart of Chornobyl, and Price of Hope all three will kind a trilogy of interconnected tales. Extra particulars on Price of Hope – together with a launch date – can be revealed someday in the summertime.