STALKER 2 was released just two days ago and is already becoming an incredible success, with a huge record for the Ukrainian studio in the bag.
The first notes on STALKER 2 didn't sell very well (our final test is coming soon and our preliminary opinion paints a slightly more optimistic picture), but that didn't stop players from flocking to the Legendary Zone. After 14 years of development, a war between Ukraine and Russia, and repeated postponements, GSC Game World achieved record performance for the license just two days after its release on PC, Xbox Series and Game Pass.
The unexpected miracle of STALKER 2 continues to defy the odds
We can clearly say that STALKER 2 has come a long way. After three initial games that marked more than one direction, everything suggested that this sequel, announced in 2010, would never see the light of day, as the Ukrainian studio had endured a journey full of seemingly insurmountable pitfalls. But after its closure in 2011, its revival in 2014, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, STALKER 2 is finally here, and players desperate to return to the Zone are here overwhelmingly Reacts.
The franchise's official X.com account tells us that the title has already surpassed the very symbolic threshold of 1 million copies sold… in just two days! GSC Game World accompanies this heartwarming news with the following message: “ No wonder the zone is a little more populated than usual. A million copies were sold, and even more stalkers joined the hunt for artifacts via Game Pass. It's just the beginning of an unforgettable adventure. The heart of Chernobyl resonates more strongly than ever in each of us. THANKS ! ».
Despite STALKER 2's first day presence on Game Pass, sales are truly outstanding, despite numerous tests reporting a “disastrous” launch, full of bugs and performance issues from the start. Ultimately, the situation doesn't seem to be that apocalyptic. GSC Game World deserves well-deserved congratulations, even though this new journey has only just begun. Shows that even the Zone, one of the deadliest places in the world, can work wonders.
Source: STALKER OFFICIAL on X.com
