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.

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

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,

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.

Heart of Chornobyl, one of the most haunting survival horror games I have ever played and unlike anything else in the genre. The game’s chilling sound design, incredible storytelling, and demanding combat come together to deliver on that central premise.

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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.

The Ram-2 is easily one of the most powerful shotguns in the game and even ranks among the best overall guns in the game due to its well-balanced stats. The Ram-2 has a unique pump-action firing mechanism and two barrels, enabling players to fire off two shots at a time.

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