DaRmaZat An August 20, 2026 release date has been set for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major story expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Receiving a mysterious PDA signal draws returning protagonist Skif back into action, triggering events that unfold parallel to the main storyline. At the heart of this chapter lies a sudden escalation in the longstanding conflict between two major factions, Duty and Freedom. Beyond navigating this collapsing peace, you will explore uncharted locations, wield new weaponry, face unexpected allies and foes, and make narrative choices that alter the fate of the Zone across dozens of hours of content.
Arriving alongside the DLC is Update 2.0, a massive free patch that upgrades the base game to a newer version of Unreal Engine 5 while delivering various improvements.
