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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
First-Person Shooter
Systems
PC-1
9/10
9.7/10
Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 63%
Released
November 20, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Intense Violence, Blood, Use Of Drugs And Alcohol, Language, Crude Humor
Developer(s)
GSC Game World
Publisher(s)
GSC Game World
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Franchise
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

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