It has been revealed by Farm 51 that Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone will be released on PC in early access on March 6, 2025. This surprise announcement came just weeks after a new trailer that perfectly showcases everything this post-apocalyptic-style game has to offer, from a massive open world to branching character development options.
The first Chernobylite game was released in 2019 and flew under the radar for a bit. It was a first-person survival game with exploration options left and right, plus a base-building ecosystem and some intense combat mechanics. While the first game is available on all platforms, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is entering early access exclusively on PC.
Enter the Zone
I’m coming into Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone hot off an irradiated spree through games like STALKER 2 and Fallout, and I love it. I’m a huge fan of the first game, which looks phenomenal and offers a top-tier story and some interesting features, and I can’t wait for the second game to enter early access.
Chernobylite 2 has already been a hit with investors. This Kickstarter-backed title has secured 170% of what it was aiming for to bring the game to market, and there’s still a week left in the campaign. If you pledge to support the game, you’ll get access to both a beta and demo version of the game.
Here’s the most recent trailer for Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone:
On Kickstarter, Chernobylite 2 has secured $168,400 (at the time of publishing) out of a goal of $98,678. The most exciting stretch goal hit so far introduces first-person combat to the game. In a twist, Chernobylite 2 breaks away from the first-person exclusive perspective of the 2019 opening title and opts to use a third-person perspective.
But now, thanks to those backing the game, you’ll be able to switch whenever you want.
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone also offers fully open-world exploration, while the first game focused on smaller, more confined ‘regions’ that you could jump in and out of.
I’m ready for Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone – it enters early access on Steam on March 6, 2025. Are you going to give it a try? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum.
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Grant has been gaming for 30+ years and in the industry for 10+. You'll probably find him playing a post-apocalyptic game or an extraction shooter somewhere.
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