Best PCs to Play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Are you brave enough to explore Chornobyl? Do you have what it takes to take down hordes of deadly radioactive mutants and uncover the truth? If the answer is yes – then keep on reading!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the latest installment in the epic post-apocalyptic FPS promising plenty of fast-paced action, adventure, and enemies. To ensure you’ve got everything you need to survive in Chornobyl, we’ve rounded up all the key details that you need to know from gameplay, and the official PC specs, to our top PCs to play.

The Gameplay

The exclusion zone has drastically changed after the second explosion that wrecked the world. Violent mutants, unknown anomalies, and deadly warring factions have transformed Chornobyl into a wasteland. However, even a wasteland can be useful…

Play as a lone S.T.A.L.K.E.R., tasked with entering the exclusion zone (at your own risk) to make your fortune from selling valuable artefacts and treasures previously lost to the world. Journey across this deadly landscape as you find precious artefacts and dig up secrets at the Heart of Chornobyl. Be prepared to come face to face with deadly mutated creatures that will stop at nothing to kill you. There are multiple different mutant subtypes to contend with, each with its own behaviour model, making them so much more unpredictable.

While the most valuable artefacts are buried deep in dark and deadly places, you’ll need to decide whether the warring factions are your friend or foe. Battle it out for survival in intense gunfights as you desperately try to strategically plan your next move. There is a whole arsenal of nearly thirty firearms for you to utilise, each one boasting several modifications which you can make to further aid you in the heat of battle.

Does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Include Multiplayer?

Multiplayer won’t be included upon release in November 2024. However, developers have confirmed that it will be coming in a free update soon after.

Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl a PC Exclusive?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available to play on both PC and XBOX Series X/S.

Official PC System Specification

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10-11
Processor	Intel Core i5 7600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X	Intel Core i7 9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Memory	8GB RAM	16GB RAM
Graphics	AMD Radeon RX 580 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Supe
Storage	150GB available space	150GB available space
Additional	SSD required	SSD required

Alternatively, if you’re unsure whether your PC can run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Briony has covered everything you need to know in our dedicated video. Check it out!

Best PCs to Play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl doesn’t require too much hefty hardware to run. However, that doesn’t have to stop you from upgrading your PC or gaming laptop to ensure you can enjoy exploring Chornobyl in incredible lifelike quality.

If you’re in the market for an upgrade or two, we’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite PCs and laptops which come packed with plenty of the latest hardware. However, if our top picks don’t quite suit your in-game demands or aesthetic, you can also explore our full range by clicking the relevant buttons below!

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