One of the most unexpected ads, but automatically of the most beloved by his fans, was that of STALKER 2 Back in 2012, and also later in 2018. In silence and at very slow steps, GSC Game World is shaping the sequel to the ambitious Chernobyl-based RPG Shooter that shot the studio to fame. A dark setting, creatures of all kinds, different factions and an unusual degree of realism are what is expected back with this new title, which is already known what engine will you use
The development team has confirmed through the official STALKER 2 Twitter account that the engine to use for the game is the Unreal Engine 4. «The GSC Game World team is constantly looking for the best technologies to work with, and EU was the option that best suited us», they assure, «It gives us the opportunity to make the game you expect with the atmosphere of tension and mystery, the blood and the crudeness of the universe S.T.A.L.K.E.R.«. In an effort to remain faithful to the essence of the franchise, they have decided to bet on this technology.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is po wered by Unreal Engine: pic.twitter.com/RdDWr4yYj3
– S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) January 2, 2020
And not only because of that, but also because it is an engine that facilitates support for mods, something that GSC Game World considers essential to guarantee a good lifespan to this sequel. Now, the only thing left to know is to which platform this STALKER 2 will go, although everything indicates that we are facing one of those titles that will land in the new generation of consoles with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.