Stalker 2’s first expansion officially spilled, and it's ...

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about One of the biggest reveals out of today s Xbox Partner Preview showcase has been the new Stalker 2 expansion.

The developer did tease some sort of announcement ahead of the event, but I don t think an expansion was on many of our bingo cards. Read more Home News Long Time Coming Stalker 2’s first expansion officially spilled, and it’s taking us to the power plant where it all began Stalker 2’s first add-on isn’t far off, and it may just be the thing to bring you back to post-apocalyptic Chornobyl in 2026. (shocking, we know)

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The Details

2: Cost of Hope One of the biggest reveals out of today s Xbox Partner Preview showcase has been the new Stalker 2 expansion. Cost of Hope is the big news; a new add-on that the developer has wisely decided to reveal fairly close to release.

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Why This Matters

Manage settings First off, Cost of Hope is set for release this summer. It ll arrive on all current platforms simultaneously, meaning PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The expansion is described as non-linear , and it takes place in the heartlands, deeper into the Zone.

This is the kind of news that gets gamers talking across social media.

Key Takeaways

• You ll be playing as protagonist Skif once again, and the expansion s events will run parallel to the main game.
• GSC Game World says Cost of Hope will introduce two new regions, offering dozens of hours of gameplay.
• We ll get to actually explore the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant as part of the expansion, alongside the Iron Forest.

The Bottom Line

Of course, it wouldn t be a Stalker expansion without some new weapons, and Cost of Hope promises a few - some can even be seen in the trailer. The developer also locked in that there s one other story DLC in the works.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.