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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the unforgiving FPS survival adventure in a dark science-fiction open world. Scavenge for gear and resources, hunt for wonders, make hard decisions to survive and pave the path through the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone.

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)AdventureXbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5
ReleasedNov 20, 2024
Performance data6 GPU profiles
Catalog sourcemanual

This page is a PC performance guide. Check how the Windows version should run on your hardware, then raise the FPS target if you want SpecBeacon to suggest what to upgrade first.

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Guide

How to use this page

SpecBeacon mixes official PC requirements, benchmark coverage, linked review pages, and update notes so you can make a quicker hardware decision without hopping across multiple tabs.

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  • Use the FPS card first if you want a quick answer for your current PC.
  • Use the update and review links below when a game is new, patched often, or still getting mixed reports.
  • When benchmark coverage is thin, treat the estimate as directional and prioritize the GPU before chasing smaller CPU gains.
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Updates

Latest notes

Steam App ID 1643320

Stories Untold — Content update: new characters, missions, locations & more.
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · [GSC]Artemida2025-12-17Stalkers, welcome to Stories Untold, the free content update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Let’s go through everything new you can find in your playthrough, starting with. NEW STORIESOver five hours of gameplay have been added, depending on your pace. Discover the mysterious transmission that gives stalkers headaches, nosebleeds, and even hallucinations. As the story unfolds, you can c...
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — the first major expansion, coming Summer 2026
Official
Community Announcements · [GSC]Artemida2026-03-26The fragile peace between Duty and Freedom stands on the brink of collapse. The heartlands of the Zone, forbidden for decades, now call to stalkers. New dangers — or perhaps wonders — begin to emerge.A chance to learn the Сost of Hope is upon us, stalkers. Wishlist S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope now
🌱 -30% on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl this Spring Sale 🌱
Official
Community Announcements · [GSC]Artemida2026-03-19The Spring Sale has started on Steam — a great chance to venture into the Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl with a 30% discount or discover other worlds from GSC Game World with discounts of up to 80%.The sale runs from March 19 to March 26.
📻 World Radio Day
Official
Community Announcements · [GSC]Artemida2026-02-13Even in the most remote corners, among rusty control panels and abandoned laboratories, music finds its audience. Radio is the voice of the Zone, which never falls silent. Its waves reach even those places where no living person has set foot for years.On World Radio Day, we picked up a signal from a place that had been silent for a long time. Only the bravest stalkers will be ready to go there and...
🔥 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl -30% during GSC Publisher Sale
Official
Community Announcements · [GSC]Artemida2026-02-06Rumor has it from across the Perimeter: Professor Hermann’s truck is ready for more recruits, offering a 30% discount on the trip to the Zone.GSC Game World's sale is live on Steam from Feb 6–19! Get S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at 30% off, plus other titles with discounts up to 75%.So, let's go on a journey searching for the very heart of Chornobyl, shall we? https://store.steampowered.co...
FAQ

Quick answers

Does this page include PC performance data?

Yes. SpecBeacon can estimate FPS for this game with the current seeded benchmark coverage.

Is the score an official review score?

No. The SpecBeacon Score is an internal reaction signal. It is not copied from Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steam, or the publisher.

What matters most for getting more FPS?

In most cases, GPU choice and resolution move the estimate the most. CPU and RAM usually refine the result rather than replace the GPU signal.