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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets Unreal Engine 5 Update and ‘Cost of Hope’ Expansion

Lena Fischer 2 min read

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 receives a free Update 2.0 with Unreal Engine 5 and the 'Cost of Hope' expansion on August 20. Existing owners get the engine upgrade at no cost.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets Unreal Engine 5 Update and ‘Cost of Hope’ Expansion
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl receives a major software overhaul and a new expansion on August 20. This update matters because it brings the game to a modern engine standard and adds free content for existing players. The release combines a significant technical update with a new story chapter.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl gameplay scene
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl receives a major software overhaul and a new expansion on August 20.

Major software overhaul brings engine upgrade and new story chapter

GSC Game World released this update alongside the 'Cost of Hope' expansion. The update is labeled version 2.0 and represents a foundational shift for the title. It serves as the primary software vehicle for the new narrative content.

The version 2.0 update upgrades the game to a new version of Unreal Engine 5. This engine shift likely alters visual fidelity and performance characteristics across all platforms. The technical foundation of the game changes with this specific software version.

The 'Cost of Hope' expansion introduces the protagonist Skif and new story content. This narrative addition expands the world beyond the original campaign. Players can access this new chapter as part of the August 20 release.

The version 2.0 update is available free of charge to all owners of the game. Existing players do not need to purchase the expansion to receive the engine upgrade. This policy ensures all users benefit from the technical improvements.

Source: Gematsu

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