Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Hits PS5 This Year, PS5 Pro Gets Enhanced Features
▼ Summary
– Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to PS5 and PS5 Pro in late 2025, as confirmed by developer GSC World.
– The PS5 version will use DualSense features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for immersive gameplay.
– The PS5 Pro version will include unspecified technical enhancements, potentially leveraging AI-upscaling for better graphics.
– The game initially launched on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC before the PlayStation announcement.
– TechRadar Gaming praised Stalker 2 as a haunting, atmospheric survival game, despite minor bugs and AI issues.
The highly anticipated survival shooter Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro later this year, bringing its immersive post-apocalyptic world to Sony’s consoles for the first time. Developer GSC Game World confirmed the news through a playful social media post that quickly gained traction, followed by an official trailer showcasing the game’s haunting atmosphere and next-gen features.
Players can expect the PS5 version to leverage the DualSense controller’s advanced capabilities, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, enhancing the game’s tense survival mechanics. Meanwhile, the PS5 Pro edition will receive additional technical upgrades, though specifics remain under wraps. Industry speculation suggests potential enhancements like AI-powered upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which could significantly boost visual fidelity.
Originally released last year for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, Stalker 2 has already earned praise for its gripping atmosphere and uncompromising gameplay. Critics have highlighted its rich world-building and intense combat, though some noted minor technical hiccups. The PlayStation release marks a major expansion for the franchise, giving a new audience the chance to experience its bleak yet captivating setting.
Fans can now wishlist the game ahead of its late 2025 launch, with more details likely to emerge as development progresses. Given the studio’s commitment to immersion, the PlayStation versions could further refine what many consider one of the most atmospheric survival experiences in recent years. Whether navigating irradiated zones or facing unpredictable threats, Stalker 2 promises to deliver a uniquely harrowing adventure tailored to Sony’s hardware.
(Source: TechRadar)
