Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024, bringing a survival horror edge to the first-person genre. The first installment left players wanting more, and 15 years later, players finally have a Stalker sequel to look forward to.
It’s been a long time coming, and gameplay looks extremely promising, but what platforms will the game be available on, and more specifically, will Stalker 2 be on the Xbox Game Pass? Here’s all the details you need to know.
Will Stalker 2 be on Xbox Game Pass?
Stalker 2 will be available on the Xbox Game Pass at launch on November 20, 2024.
This includes both the console (Xbox Series X|S) and PC Game Pass subscription, but not for the Standard or Core tiers on PC.
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to dive right into the game at launch, and they can even pre-install the game right now. If you’d rather not download the title, you can also stream it at launch.
This is huge for the game, as being available on day one for the Xbox Game Pass opens the first-person survival horror up to a huge player base. Those who haven’t even played any of the other games in the series may jump in and give it a go, meaning Stalker 2 will likely have a lot of new players experiencing the franchise for the first time.
Titles that launch day one on the Game Pass tend to experience a great boost in player count, so we’ll have to wait and see just how successful the release of Stalker 2 will be for Xbox and PC players.
Is Stalker 2 on Xbox One?
Stalker 2 is exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC. Unfortunately, the game will not be available for Xbox One. There are also no details on a future release for PlayStation, so being available on the Game Pass is huge for the developers in terms of increasing their reach.
Are you planning on playing Stalker 2 via the Xbox Game Pass? Let us know by leaving a comment in the Insider Gaming forum. If you’re planning on picking up and playing the game, make sure you also check out our guides on everything inside the Ultimate Edition and details on the game’s weapon customization.
Absolutely, I’d also like to say if you have the means maybe use the service as intended and buy the game of you like it. They have had a tough road for the development of this title. As for those worried about the difficulty of the series mods will launch with both PC and Xbox at launch. So expect some QOL mods to make you’re life easier. Maybe even some more cheaty mods, though I’m not sure I’ve never really paid them much attention.