S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl PC System Requirements

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is already making waves around the world. The long-awaited shooter about the Exclusion Zone has hit the market and sold millions of copies. But for the average PC gamer to fully immerse themselves in the heart of Chernobyl, they first need to understand the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl system requirements.

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Minimum System Requirements for Stalker 2

Minimum settings are sufficient for playing at 30 FPS in 1080p. At first glance, they are quite reasonable for 2024. However, GSC Game World clarified that to achieve the stated performance at minimum settings, you'll need to use TSR or similar technology, and for other parameters—DLSS, FSR, XeSS, or TSR.

The game is built on the Unreal Engine 5, which doesn't spare even top-tier systems. The Lumen ray-tracing technology is usually processed at the hardware level by the graphics processor. But in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, rays are processed software-wise using compute shaders.

An interesting method, but it costs performance.

So, let's look at the PC specs needed for the bare minimum:

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Recommended System Requirements for Stalker 2

With these settings, you can boost Stalker 2 performance and enjoy the coveted 60 frames per second.

Without a good PC, it's definitely not worth venturing into the Exclusion Zone yet, even if the game doesn't seem too demanding. However, how well optimized it is remains to be seen.

What Does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Offer?

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the long-awaited continuation of the cult game series that combines elements of a first-person shooter, role-playing game, and open world with a post-apocalyptic atmosphere. Events unfold in a fictional version of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, where anomalies, mutants, and artifacts create a unique and dangerous environment.

Fans have been waiting for the sequel for many years, and developers kept making promises and postponing the title. However, the release finally happened, and now devoted fans of the series can enjoy the gameplay. Three editions are available:

The project is available not only on PC but also on Xbox Series X/S. It also joined Xbox Game Pass from the first day.

Have you tried the new game yet? If so, what are your impressions? Share them in the comments!

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