This milestone means the game discs are now headed for production, with no further delays expected.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 had previously been postponed multiple times. The most recent delay allowed the developers extra time to polish the game, fix bugs, and enhance performance.

In an effort to optimize the shooter, the developers also modified the Unreal Engine 5.1, achieving a stable frame rate without the usual stuttering issues often associated with UE.

The game will release on November 20 for PC and Xbox Series X|S and will be available on Game Pass from day one.

Edit 11/11/2024: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 preload has begun on Xbox Series X|S. The shooter is 146 GB in size.