Is Stalker 2 available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S?

GSC Game World's upcoming horror-survival-themed shooter, Stalker 2, will unfortunately not be available on the PS5. This title is a Microsoft exclusive, and will solely be available across newer-generation Microsoft platforms. Even older generation consoles, like the Xbox One have been exempted from the list.

This article will provide players with a detailed brief on all the relevant pointers for the upcoming Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. To know more, read below.

All supported platforms for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

As per the official blog from GSC Game World, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will exclusively be available on select Microsoft platforms. Only the newer generation consoles and Windows computers meeting the minimum requirements will be able to run the upcoming survival title.

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Here's a list of all the products that will be able to run the latest iteration of Stalker:

Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Windows PC

Minimum and recommended system requirements for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

If you are planning to run Stalker 2 on your PC, you must ensure that your PC can at least handle the game to its minimum specifications. Here is a detailed list of the specifications required to run this game:

Minimum system requirements

OS: Players must have either Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor: A minimum of AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i5-7600K is required to run this game
Memory: The system should have a minimum of 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 (with 8GB on-board memory) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (with 6GB on-board memory)
Storage: 150 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD is recommended for faster boot times and improved performance in the game. Having the game in your SSD will also improve loading speeds, allowing you to have a seamless gameplay experience.

Also read: Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl: Release date and what to expect

Recommended system requirements

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: At least AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or the Intel Core i7-9700K
Memory: 16 GB RAM is required for better gameplay performance
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (with 8GB on-board memory) or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (with 8GB on-board memory)/ NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (with 11GB on-board memory) for improved graphics rendering in-game
Storage: 150 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD is recommended for faster boot times and improved performance in the game. Having the game in your SSD will also improve loading speeds, allowing you to have a seamless gameplay experience.

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