Is STALKER 2 coming to PS5 and Xbox? All platforms listed

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the first STALKER game to launch since Call of Pripyat in 2009. Although its history dates back to 2010, 2024 marks its official release year.

While previous games in the series launched on PlayStation consoles, the same can’t be said for Heart of Chornobyl — at least, not yet. Let’s discuss its release platforms and when to expect a PlayStation port to appear.

All STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl platforms

During S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s November 20, 2024 launch, GSC Game World will release the game exclusively on PC and Xbox Series X/S. Anyone playing on PC can buy the game through Steam, Epic Games, or Xbox Game Pass, while Xbox players can get it right from the console storefront. You can also get physical editions if you prefer having the game right in your hands.

That said, there is a chance it’ll launch on PlayStation 5 in the future. GSC Game World currently has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft, preventing it from stepping beyond PC and Xbox in the near future. However, once the deal ends, talks on whether GSC will develop a PS5 version of STALKER 2 may arise again. It may not necessarily come out in early 2025, but a 2025 to 2026 release is certainly possible.

Unfortunately, we won’t see a PlayStation release for some time, especially with GSC and Microsoft’s deal in mind. 2025 is the earliest we’d see GSC porting STALKER 2 to PS5, potentially lasting longer if there are a handful of launch issues or bugs to address.

All STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl editions

Now that we know what platforms S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, it’s time to figure out each edition’s features. Multiple factors influence this, from its price point to whether it’s a physical or digital version. You’ll even get extra goodies if you pre-order STALKER 2 before its November 20, 2024 launch.

Let’s check out every S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl version and their features.

STALKER 2 Standard Edition

Priced at $60, STALKER 2 Standard Edition features the following:

• Base game
• Pre-order bonuses: Extended campfire content, ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge, and exclusive weapon/armor skins.
• Steel book (Physical edition only)
• Letter from the developers (Physical edition only)
• Souvenir Zone Permit (Physical edition only)
• Sticker Pack (Physical edition only)

STALKER 2 Limited Edition

Next up is STALKER 2 Limited Edition, priced at $80. It comes with the following items:

• All Standard Edition items, including the base game and pre-order bonuses
• Zone Map
• Poster
• Faction Patches
• Military Token
• Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter

STALKER 2 Deluxe Edition

Unlike the previous two items, STALKER 2 Deluxe Edition, priced at $80, is a digital-only version. It features the following perks:

• Base game
• Pre-order bonuses: Extended campfire content, ‘Early bird’ multiplayer badge, and exclusive weapon/armor skins.
• Additional Side Quest
• One Costume Skin and three Weapon Skins (singleplayer)
• Two Costume Skins and three Weapon Skins (multiplayer)
• Digital Artbook
• Digital Soundtrack

STALKER 2 Collector’s Edition

Here’s where things really start to ramp up. Price at $180, STALKER 2 Collector’s Edition includes the following:

• All Standard and Limited Edition items, including the base game and pre-order bonuses
• Art Book
• Stalker Figurine

STALKER 2 Ultimate Edition

Last but not least is STALKER 2 Ultimate Edition, which costs a hefty $350. With this price point come a ton of interesting features, as detailed below:

• All Standard, Limited, and Ultimate Edition items, including the base game and pre-order bonuses
• Artefact Container Lamp
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Backpack

STALKER 2’s physical editions are available through the official pre-order page, while digital editions are sold through Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox storefronts.