Overview

Discover the legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe and experience:
– Unique gameplay built on a blend of FPS, horror, and immersive sim
– It is a non-linear story, with a variety of paths that lead to one of the several endings
– Benchmark-setting graphics developed using cutting-edge photogrammetry and scanning technologies
– Advanced artificial intelligence systems that will keep engaged even the most hard-boiled players
– Immersive survival mechanics like hunger, sleeping, bleeding, radiation effects that enrich the gameplay
– Dynamic day-night cycle and weather will add even more realism to the gameplay experience
– Mod support gives the freedom to the creative stalker to extend and enrich the game universe
– Multiplayer mode, will be added after release as a free update
Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has changed dramatically after the second massive explosion in the year 2006. Violent mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions have made the Zone a very tough place to survive. Nevertheless, artifacts of unbelievable value attracted many people called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who entered the Zone for their own risk, striving to make a fortune out of it or even to find the Truth concealed in the Heart of Chornobyl.
– EPIC NONLINEAR STORY IN SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD
Take over a role of the lone stalker and explore photorealistic seamless open world in a 64-km² radioactive zone with a variety of environments that reveal post-apocalyptic atmosphere from different angles. Make your way through the Zone to define your destiny as you choose your paths within highly branching epic story.
– VARIETY OF ENEMIES AND HUNDREDS OF WEAPON COMBINATIONS
Meet members of different factions deciding who of them worth your friendship and who deserve a bullet. Engage intense gunfights with a variety of enemies that follow different tactics trying to outsmart you. Choose your preferable firearms from 30 types of weapons with numerous modifications that allow creating hundreds of distinctive lethal combinations.
– LEGENDARY MUTANTS WITH DIFFERENT BEHAVIOUR MODELS
Prepare to encounter horrifying mutated creatures that will try to slaughter you following different behaviour model. Each mutant may appear in different subtypes which makes their behaviour less predictible. Truly extreme danger represent regions with lairs with numerous mutants hunting in large groups.
– ARTIFACTS OF INCREDIBLE VALUE AND UNFORGIVING ANOMALIES
The most valuable artifacts and secrets of the Zone are hidden in the most dangerous places. Beware of the hazardous anomalies and unique devastating arch-anomalies as you hunt for highly valuable artifacts scattered around the Zone. Will you dare to unveil the mysteries of the Zone that took lives of many others before you?
GOOD HUNTING, STALKER!
Minimum System Requirements:
System: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750
Storage: 160 GB available space
Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30. 16 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
Recommended System Requirements:
System: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Memory: 32 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Storage: 160 GB available space
Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60. 32 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (c) GSC Game World / GSC Game World
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
More info here: https://www.gog.com/en/game/stalker_2_heart_of_chornobyl_ultimate_edition
How to Download & Install
- Click the DRM-Free S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl v1.0.2640+3DLC download link below.
- Wait for the download client to finish (100%), then locate the downloaded files/folder.
- Install the game:
– Run or Double click setup_********.exe
– Run or Double click (all) .exe on the DLC folder - Once installation is complete, launch the game and enjoy!
Support the developers: If you like the game, please consider buying the official version.
Need help? Visit our FAQs page for common issues and solutions.
Old Links and Patches
We are keeping some of the old links and patches to make sure you can revert back to old version if you have problem with the latest version.
Old Link/s:
Size: 144.27 GB
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Ultimate Edition v1.5.3 [GOG]
Size: 156.16 GB
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Ultimate Edition v1.7 [GOG]
Size: 156.16 GB
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Ultimate Edition v1.7.1 [GOG]
Patches:
Size: 202.8 GB
Patch Collection : v1.0.523 – v1.3.1 [GOG]
1) Patches ONLY for GOG/ version of the game . Will not work on other versions.
2) The patch from version 436 to version 424 is not officially available. You need to download the full distribution of version 424
3) The patch from version 1.0.3 to version 1.1 is not officially available. You need to download the full distribution of version 1.1
4) Patches take a very long time to install (on a regular hard drive, a very, very long time) and the progress bar does not move. Therefore, you need to be patient and wait a long time. If you interrupt the installation process, you will not be able to install it again, you will have to install everything again.Additional information :
The collection includes patches:
424_(77893)_to_1.0.523_(78128) – 10.38GB (removed from GOG)
1.0.523_(78128)_to_1.0.542_(78148) – 11.17GB (removed from GOG)
1.0.542_(78148)_to_1.0.3_(78227) – 36.67GB (removed from GOG)
1.1_(78596)_to_1.0.728_(78637) – 11.46GB (removed from GOG)
1.1.2_(78637)_to_1.0.738_(78679) – 11.47GB (removed from GOG)
1.1.3_(78679)_to_1.0.841_(79402) – 7.31GB (removed from GOG)
1.1.4_(79402)_to_1.0.981_(79936) – 16.18GB
1.2_(79936)_to_1.0.998_(79975) – 7.28GB
1.2.1_(79975)_to_1.2.2_(80311) – 3.77MB
1.2.2_(80311)_to_1.0.1059_(80747) – 83.82GB
1.3_(80747)_to_1.0.1098_(80934) – 7.08GBGame version release order
* 2024-11-20: 436
* 2024-11-21: 424
* 2024-11-29: 1.0.523
* 2024-11-30: 1.0.542
* 2024-12-03: 1.0.3
* 2024-12-19: 1.0.669 (corresponds to version 1.1)
* 2024-12-21: 1.0.728 (corresponds to version 1.1.2)
* 2024-12-23: 1.0.738 (corresponds to version 1.1.3)
* 2025-01-27: 1.0.841 (corresponds to version 1.1.4)
* 2025-02-13: 1.0.981 (corresponds to version 1.2.0)
* 2025-02-14: 1.0.998 (corresponds to version 1.2.1)
* 2025-02-14: 1.2.2
* 2025-02-14: 1.0.1059 (corresponds to version 1.3.0)
* 2025-02-17: 1.0.1098 (corresponds to version 1.3.1)
PATCH v1.3_(80747)_to_1.0.1098_(80934) is included on the “Old Links and Patches” TAB
Download Here⇩
Official DRM-Free GOG installer – no activation or online account required to play.
Size: 156.14 GB
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Ultimate Edition v1.0.2640 [GOG]
new update with 8.12.2025 ?
Game updated to latest version 1.0.2640 from gog
Bro we need the hotfix update
Game updated to latest version 1.0.2640 from gog
update 1.7.1H2 ?
Game updated to latest version 1.0.2640 from gog