It's hard to believe it, folks, but GSC Game World's Stalker 2 is just two weeks away from launching on Xbox Game Pass. After multiple delays, and game development under the most trying of circumstances, this open world shooter is about to finally come to market on November 20th. The question is, are you still hyped for its upcoming release on Xbox?
Yep, seeing as we're now just a couple of weeks out from launch, we wanted to check in on general excitement levels for Stalker 2 here at Pure Xbox. You may have seen our glowing praise of the title from a gameplay session earlier in the year, and maybe even some very positive final previews last month - but do your hype levels remain high as we near the game's final release?
We've started to hear more about how the game is shaping up in recent weeks as well. We know that the team is aiming for 60FPS on both Xbox Series X and S, we know that mod support is coming, and we have an idea about how long we'll be spending in this game's irradiated world for a full playthrough. It's all sounding rather positive indeed.
Thanks to "spectacular" support from Xbox, and some incredible work from GSC Game World in recent years to actually make this game a reality, Stalker 2 is now just two weeks away from releasing. So, how excited are you for its Xbox Game Pass release?
Vote in the poll down below and tell us how you're feeling about Stalker 2 right now!
Where Are Your Hype Levels For Stalker 2? (343 votes)
- I can't wait for it!
- It should be a good time, I'm looking forward to it
- I'll try it, but I'm not exactly "hyped"
- I doubt it'll be something I'm interested in
- Not my thing really, sorry!
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The only ones not absolutely hyped for this game are Sony Fanboys. They will absolutely review bomb the game anywhere they can... because they don't care about what the developers went through to get this game out to the public...they only care that it's not available on their PlayStations. That's their own bad. I have a sx and PS5 but for me the PS5 has been thoroughly disappointing in the most important aspect of being a gamer.. the games! Sony lacks big time on first party games and they can't even get third partys locked in anymore like stalker 2...and now square enix says no more exclusives for Sony fanboys. Anyways, Xbox 💕💕💕💕
More looking forward to this than Indy personally.
I hope it runs well on the S.
@Krazee5255 Why bring Sony into it? Just enjoy the game.
Never was. 😂
Not my cup of tea, but a great addition to Game Pass nonetheless.
I wouldn’t say I’m hyped, but interested. I have no ties to the past of the franchise, but I’m curious. Based on what I’ve read about the old games, I’m fairly confident I’ll either like it a lot or… it’ll be a Baldur’s Gate 3 for me, where I appreciate what it does a lot, but did not personally enjoy it because I don’t like the combat. That’s my guess.
@Krazee5255 some crazy and toxic statements out there. Hope one day gaming society gets rid of such behaviour and just enjoys the games they play.
It's very possible I love the game but so far not "hyped". Cautiously optimistic. I hope it connects with me, it looks like something i will enjoy. Glad they sprung for the gamepass deal on it so i can try it.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner ohh I'm definitely gonna enjoy it ..even though I have gp I'll probably buy it if it's a good game. I bring Sony FANBOYS up because they will definitely try and bomb the game...and I was just saying if any game doesn't deserve hate it's this one because of what the devs have been through. If the game sucks then it sucks but from what Im hearing it'll be a good one. We will see. I support Sony that's why I bought a PS5 as well but imo the fanbase is so toxic that they're already trying to make stalker 2 look bad. IDC about console wars but this game really has me hoping that the devs are treated right and that their game gets reviewed fairly(probably won't happen). Have u watched the documentary about this game and what the devs went through? It's crazy. From war to big studio fires...yet they STILL have a release date of two weeks away. Great for them
@PsBoxSwitchOwner also, I understand what you're saying. I wasn't really talking about Sony as a brand but just the hardcore one brand Sony fanbase. The ones who hate any other brand that's not Sony...but for many of us the brand doesn't really matter. As long as we got games to play I'm happy.
Definitely. This along with Indy were the two good games at the last showcase.
@Krazee5255 you do realise there’s fanboys on both sides? But across the 8years or so a system is out you end up with most games on both, and both end up with access to them on a sub service too.
Only Xbox game i have any excitement for at all.
@Krazee5255 The irony of calling out fanboys with a post like that is hilarious.
Isn't Stalker 2 a timed exclusive btw? I thought it was, but im not sure.
@LogicStrikesAgain so far there have been no announcements for PlayStation on stalker 2. But that would be cool for Sony only players. And again, all I'm saying is that it seems like the Sony fans are extremely negative about Xbox. I do own a PlayStation 5 and support PlayStation...Xbox and Nintendo...I'm not even talking about Sony as a company I'm talking about the fanbase.. especially some of the biggest YouTube content uploaders who are Sony fanboys.
How is it ironic though what what I'm posting? I'm not being anti any console in my post. I'm just talking about those who are. Not everyone owns every console so hopefully each console puts out great games. Also, the reason I mentioned 3rd party timed exclusives and first party is because for some reason you hear that xbox has no games...when that's very far from the truth. Each console has games for everyone...the best thing for all of us is players choice. I mentioned I'm not into the console war but for sure I'll let people know I think Xbox is trying to do alot better in the games department and that people thought they were dead over one bad generation...Xbox gets Alot of shyt over games when Sony has a very weak first party output and yes their third partys are timed as far as I know. Their sub service isn't as pro consumer as gamepass. Nothing I'm saying is hateful or lies. I'm just a gamer who also likes his money because I work hard for it you know what I mean...so I do shout out pro consumer moves when they do it ..same for Sony and Nintendo.
Why do I need to get sorta negative replies all because Sony wasn't put on a pedestal in my post. I don't understand. Isn't criticism okay? It's not like I dislike Sony.. they made my childhood great along with Nintendo before Xbox was even born so.. yea...I'm not a Sony hater let's just clear that up. I won't say a company is doing great in games if they aren't...I couldn't stand the Xbox one era so I'm not being biased. Anyways. This is actually pointless. I don't wanna debate or anything...IDC if I'd lose or whatever... because my posts weren't meant to offend people or whatever.
I'm very much looking forward to this release, they've got quite the shoes to fill but if they can pull it off we'll be eating good. 🤞
@Krazee5255 Why its ironic? Because youre obviously a fanboy yourself. And thats ok. You can rant about whatever u want 👍🏼
@Krazee5255 Its not that u cant criticize Sony. Its how you went on this whole unprovoked tirade out of nowhere. On an article which has nothing to do with Sony or their userbase. Even accusing people of not caring what this studio has been through. It just was all a bit random. But heck, it made my day 😄
I'm a huge fan of the original. I never completed Clear Sky because of some bugs and other distractions. Bitdefender kept punching holes in Call of Pripyat downloads, and I eventually gave up. Switched to Kaspersky for several years, too.
I'm excited for the dev team and to play STALKER 2 on Xbox and PC.
@LogicStrikesAgain how was it a tirade?
I'm just surprised that no one else brought anything to the convo even though they replied. I had some opinions from your replies ..but I don't get the same back.
All good though. IDC. Like I said. I'm a gamer. I like all games from all consoles but since Sony has a weak first party output and only timed exclusives short term they're looking pretty pathetic imo. I can definitely critique a console I bought. It's crazy how an opinion seems to hurt feelings isn't it.
You guys replied to me. Lol. On an Xbox centric website obviously defending your PlayStations from my opinion. It's a bit odd but whatever it's typical of the Sony only fanbase.
It's not even a playerbase anymore, it's just a fanbase. You aren't playing games. You're scouring the net for critical comments of Sony in order to defend your PlayStations....i mean cmon now 🤣🤣😭.
Alright I'm done replying because I get nothing from any of you worth talking about anyways. Was hoping you'd be a bit cooler about the convo if you people were gonna reply but nah.
Also...Dr disco...we're not talking about PC....anyone with a brain knows PC is the way to go if u can afford it.
Gamepass absolutely blows ps plus out of the water.
.just so you guys know...Xbox is far more connected to PC then Sony is. It's windows...no extra license fees required for Xbox. So idk why PC players are getting into this...lol. steam is great sure but gamepass isnt like steam.
Alright like I said replying is absolutely pointless with what Im getting from these comments 🤣🤣. Some of you really do seem odd.
@DoctorJohnDisco yes once I get some of my bills done I'm definitely gonna invest into a nice gaming rig. I'll still have gamepass ultimate but for PC ..I'll also use steam.
Currently obsessed Batman Arkham Shadows and Metro Awakening.
Both VR titles.
Gonna be interesting playing Stalker after coming off of Metro.
It looks amazing and scary. I just hope it's not too frustrating and difficult for me.
Never played the first game or know much about other than it looks very pretty I can't get hyped for something like that but I'll play it hopefully it's worth the hype from others 👍
@Krazee5255 Where oh where do you people come up with such gibberish? Starfield had endless " it's the Sony fans that hate it' claims. I see more irrational Sony fan conspiracies then I do Sony fans screaming worst game ever because
" Xbox"
I'm a Sony fan, but if this reviews even decently a I'm buying it right away, I'm stoked for this game
I'm hoping the learning curve is not as bad as the first game. The first game was far too frustrating for me. I'll give it a go. In the above video, the narrator says "it's combat is brutal." Not sure I want a FPS Dark Souls.
Been looking forward to this but call of duty has grabbed me and also started back 4 blood for October Halloween game. Thinking thud will be dst one download still
I bet it's a great game. But there's no place right now for it in my case.
So maybe next year.
It is kind'a too late, I guess. Cause my hype is already died around last year...
Sorry...
But I'll be very happy to hear it is (turns out to be) a good game.
There are always place for good games in our world.
@Krazee5255 have you ever heard of the expression, "pot calling the kettle black"?
@Markatron84 no I haven't...
Lol...kidding
Right now I'm really happy to wake up and see that Death Stranding directors cut is now on Xbox...for half off.
@CallMeDuraSouka on PC or Xbox? Yea I can't wait for it. I'm really excited...plus imo if it's a decent game it's important to try to support those devs so I'll buy it even though it'll be on gamepass
I'll give it a go - maybe even buy it to show support for the Developers and what they and their Studio, some of whom will never get to see or play their work, have had to go through to make this game....
Can I jump into this with no prior experience with the series? Looks fantastic.
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