The Ukrainian game STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl from GSC Game World became a real hit, selling 1 million copies in the first two days of release alone.
Ukrainian studio GSC Game World reported that its long-awaited project STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl sold 1 million copies within two days of its release.
In addition, the game became the most popular Ukrainian video game in the history of the Steam platform, reaching a record 117,928 concurrent players.
Although the exact number of users has not been revealed, the studio noted that many players took advantage of Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions, which made the project more accessible.
“This is just the beginning of our unforgettable adventure. With each of us, the Heart of Chernobyl grows stronger. Thank you, stalkers!” – developers shared their feelings.
Analysts expect the game to continue to grow in popularity and set new records. The release of STALKER 2 not only highlights the high level of the Ukrainian video game industry, but also unites millions of fans around the world.
No wonder it’s quite crowded in the Zone. A million copies were sold, and many more stalkers joined the artifact hunt with Game Pass.
This is just the beginning of our unforgettable adventure. The Heart of Chornobyl grows stronger in each of us.
Thanks, stalkers! ☢️ pic.twitter.com/zslF7I8vR1
— STALKER OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) November 22, 2024
It was previously reported that Grigory Baklanov, known for his role in the TV series To Catch Kaidash, has become part of the cult gaming universe STALKER 2.
Source: korrespondent
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