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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope

2026

Released

Platforms

📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 20, 2026

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

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PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series S/X

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About this game

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is the first downloadable content (DLC) story addition developed by GSC Game World for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Cost of Hope takes place concurrently during Heart of Chornobyl's storyline between Wishful Thinking and Down Below, with Skif having to navigate the conflict between Duty and Freedom.

Pros & Cons

Pros

More coherent story connects characters, factions, and player choices.
Atmospheric new locations renew exploration and tension.
Expansion integrates into the existing story rather than standing apart.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope

2026

Released

Platforms

📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 20, 2026

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 3 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series S/X

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is the first downloadable content (DLC) story addition developed by GSC Game World for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Cost of Hope takes place concurrently during Heart of Chornobyl's storyline between Wishful Thinking and Down Below, with Skif having to navigate the conflict between Duty and Freedom.

Pros & Cons

Pros

More coherent story connects characters, factions, and player choices.
Atmospheric new locations renew exploration and tension.
Expansion integrates into the existing story rather than standing apart.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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