STALKER 2 to Debut on Xbox Game Pass on September 5

An eagerly awaited Xbox console exclusive game is set to join the Xbox Game Pass subscription service on September 5.
STALKER 2 to Debut on Xbox Game Pass on September 5

Highlights

  • STALKER 2 is confirmed for release on Xbox Game Pass on September 5, 2024, as a day one game following multiple delays.
  • The game, highly anticipated and showcasing the capabilities of the Xbox Series X, has faced several postponements.
  • The release date was rescheduled to allow for further development and rectification of technical issues, ensuring adherence to the studio's quality standards.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass on Thursday, September 5, 2024, as a day one release. Fans of STALKER have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of STALKER 2 for over a decade. However, the ambitious first-person shooter has been subject to multiple delays, with the latest setback pushing it beyond the previously announced Q1 2024 release window.

Right from the outset, STALKER 2 has showcased remarkable visuals, clearly harnessing the enhanced capabilities of the Xbox Series X. While being one of the most promising console exclusive games for the Xbox Series X, its release date has been repeatedly deferred for various reasons, including the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite another postponement, the game now boasts a specific release date for fans to mark on their calendars.

GSC Game World has announced that STALKER 2 will now be released on September 5, 2024, as a day one Xbox Game Pass title. The decision to delay the release was made to allow the team to refine the game further and address technical issues that have been impeding its progress. GSC Game World is committed to not releasing STALKER 2 with any