Stalker 2’s first expansion officially revealed, and it’s taking us to the power plant where it all began

One of many greatest reveals out of at present’s Xbox Companion Preview showcase has been the brand new Stalker 2 growth. The developer did tease some form of announcement forward of the occasion, however I don’t suppose an growth was on lots of our bingo playing cards.

Value of Hope is the massive information; a brand new add-on that the developer has correctly determined to disclose pretty near launch. Or, a minimum of, the deliberate launch goal.

First off, Value of Hope is about for launch this summer time. It’ll arrive on all present platforms concurrently, that means PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The growth is described as “non-linear”, and it takes place within the heartlands, deeper into the Zone.

The story revolves round a battle between Responsibility, and Freedom, two factions whose concept of the what the Zone is and their understanding of its potentialities differ broadly. You’ll be enjoying as protagonist Skif as soon as once more, and the growth’s occasions will run parallel to the primary recreation.

GSC Recreation World says Value of Hope will introduce two new areas, providing dozens of hours of gameplay. We’ll get to truly discover the Chornobyl Nuclear Energy Plant as a part of the growth, alongside the Iron Forest.

Every of the 2 new areas may have its personal hub space, NPCs, quests, actions and tales. In fact, it wouldn’t be a Stalker growth with out some new weapons, and Value of Hope guarantees a number of – some may even be seen within the trailer.

The developer additionally confirmed that there’s one different story DLC within the works. Along with Coronary heart of Chornobyl, and Value of Hope all three will type a trilogy of interconnected tales. Extra particulars on Value of Hope – together with a launch date – shall be revealed someday in the summertime.