S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl
This is a tragic one. Previously planned as one of Xbox’s big console exclusives for the year, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, a successor to the beloved paranormal survival horror PC game, was derailed by more than just mismanagement, corporate politics, or bugs. The studio behind it, GSC Game World, is based in Kiev which continues to be bombarded in Russia’s war on Ukraine. While many of the team have relocated, others remained behind, and some even joined to fight in the war. A new release date at this point is the least of anyone’s concern.
Reason for delay: war atrocities
New release date: TBD
