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

Released: 11/20/2024

The Zone is calling for stalkers who are ready to delve into a non-linear journey through a sinister open world in an Eastern European post-apocalyptic setting. Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your epic story as you go to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will ultimately determine your fate.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

76.4

Critic Average

107 reviews

Steam User Score

138,625 reviews

Metacritic User Score

2,629 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-3.4

Metacritic Disparity

+0.4

Combined Disparity

-1.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (1%)88 launch window (82%)18 late (17%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Based on 107 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 76.4/100. Critics score this game 3.4 points lower than Steam users and 0.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 107)

Hamed MohammdPorviaCriticLenz
Jan 15, 2026Late review
75/100View review
Steam 79.8/100 · -4.8 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · -1.0 pts
Jim SmaleviaGert Lush Gaming
Jan 9, 2026Late review
80/100View review
Steam 79.8/100 · +0.2 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +4.0 pts
Eduardo RebouçasviaEntertainium
Dec 16, 2025Late review
80/100View review
Steam 79.8/100 · +0.2 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +4.0 pts
Thiago da SilvaviaGameBlast
Nov 25, 2025Late review
95/100View review
Steam 79.8/100 · +15.2 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +19.0 pts
Ben FellowsviaPlayStation Universe
Nov 21, 2025Late review
90/100View review
Steam 79.8/100 · +10.2 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +14.0 pts

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

Released: 11/20/2024