GSC Recreation World has introduced that Stalker 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl can be coming to PS5, ending its console exclusivity on Xbox. An launch date has not been introduced, however will probably be out in late 2025, and you’ll (*2*) it now.
In a slightly meta announcement trailer, rendered in-engine, troopers are proven huddled across the colonel, who has his toes up whereas enjoying what seems to be Stalker 2 on the TV with a controller. It is ultimately revealed that the controller resembles that of a PlayStation controller.
Introduced by way of IGN, the outline provides that the PS5 model “will absolutely make the most of DualSense controller options, together with haptic suggestions and adaptive triggers for deeper participant immersion.” It would additionally embody “technical enhancements” for the PS5 Professional, though there aren’t any additional particulars.
Whereas we await extra data and its launch date, you’ll be able to watch our Stalker 2 documentary about how builders had been affected first-hand by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Stalker 2 launched final November as an Xbox console unique, though leaked paperwork alleged that it was solely going to be a timed unique for 3 months. The longer wait may very well be associated to the buggy state that the sport launched in, with points plaguing the post-apocalyptic shooter following a day-one patch, whereas its first main patch fastened greater than 1,800 bugs.
This follows different first-party Xbox exclusives making the leap to different platforms, when early final 12 months Microsoft’s Phil Spencer confirmed 4 first-party Xbox titles could be coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Swap. This has continued in 2025 with the discharge of Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle following its unique launch final December, whereas Gears of Warfare: Reloaded will launch day-and-date on Xbox Sequence X/S, PS5 and PC in August.