PS5 users are getting STALKER 2 in 2025, and no longer have to look over with jealousy and judgment at Xbox and PC users who’ve been exploring the irradiated grounds of Chernobyl for nearly a year.
Out of the blue, STALKER 2 was announced for the PS5. True, the social media account that revealed this bombshell didn’t put up much fight. But absolutely no one who owns a PS5 will be complaining, as it’s time to explore the horrors of the infamous exclusion zone.
‘Late 2025’ Release Window Announced For Stalker 2 PS5 Launch
Developer and publisher GSC Game World released STALKER 2 in November 2025. Our STALKER 2 review was a positive one, as the game felt like it built upon its predecessor nicely.
We also knew a PS5 port was coming later down the line, but it’s felt like an eternity.
However, on July 9, the STALKER 2 X account gave us the news we were all waiting for: “The Perimeter expands — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is officially announced for PlayStation 5.“
The Perimeter expands — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is officially announced for PlayStation 5. youtu.be/2qFxNZksiSw Add the game to your wishlist and stay tuned for signals from the Zone. bit.ly/4lMXI4M
A fun trailer was used to advertise the game, featuring a soldier playing the game.
Have you been waiting for it to come out on PlayStation 5? Is this a day-one purchase for you? Share your stories as an existing player, or your tales of how the time waiting for this announcement has tested you through the Insider Gaming forum.
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