Ahead of its release, Digital Trends received a PC copy of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl that was plagued with more technical issues than we typically see in a review build this close to launch. I personally hopped into the Xbox build once our critic started raising red flags and was instantly met with bugs within my first 20 minutes.

Looking to add some artifacts to your collection in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl? Then you're going to need a Scanner, and you'll need to use it liberally. You'll get one of them within minutes of starting the game,

Forged in adversity, this Ukrainian-developed shooter delivers a beautiful open-world survival-shooter like no other.

Players who like to pack a trusty SMG at their side in STALKER 2 should know what each one brings to the table.

Not that a lot of post-apocalyptic first-person shooters are, but STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is especially not for the faint of heart. It’s built to generate the kind of friction that goes a long way in creating a challenging and punishing game that’s also captivating.

There are plenty of little or major objectives you can complete in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl to earn all the achievements and trophies.

The Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl Review Scores are in, and we're curious to see what critics think of the game.

Heart of Chornobyl features four different possible endings. Here’s our complete guide to getting the one you want.

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Heart of Chornobyl has a story with lots of twists and turns. Players will progress through the story in order to get Dead Frequency, a mission that sees them trying to recover their scanner. This takes them to the location known as Camp Icarus — a complex under the control of one of the STALKER 2’s many factions,

Heart of Chornobyl comes with an impressive list of trophies and achievements to unlock. Here’s everything you need to know.