Physics-based stickman brawler Stick it to the Stickman brings corporate satire and sick moves to PC when it leaves Early Access on September 23
A year ago, Free Lives and Devolver Digital’s physics-based stickman brawler, Stick it to the Stickman, kicked, punched, and fireballed its way into Early Access.
But it’s time for this scrappy startup to make use of all that investor capital and ascend to new commercial heights, because on September 23 the game leaves Early Access and hits 1.0, inviting shareholders old and new to enjoy its satirical corporate bloodsport.
Stick it to the Stickman is a physics-based brawler where you fight heaps of red stickmen to become the boss. Choose from hundreds of unique moves to construct the perfect combat machine and fight your way to the top of the corporate ladder.
Punch, kick, slice, dice, burn, blast, staple-gun, fireball, jackhammer, and chainsaw your way up to the top, solo or with a ‘friend’, in a truly hostile work environment. And remember: every red stickman you defeat is one dead red stickman closer to a promotion!
The 1.0 update of the game will feature two new Game Modes: Neurolink and [REDACTED], which will complete the story of our Founder, the Shareholders, and the fate of the world as we know it. Stick it to the Stickman’s long-term career prospects have never looked more promising.
In the meantime, Foreign Manufacturing has received two new archetypes – the Ninja and the Negotiator – as well as new passives, new bosses, and new level segments for your expropriation.
And to celebrate the impending release of 1.0, the game is now on sale – so grab it before the price goes up for the full game’s release. That’s just wise financial advice.
Check out the game’s Steam page for more information.
Work alongside Ennio Salieri in two new chapters of Enzo’s story and dive into the full Mafia experience with Mafia: The Omertà Collection.
Today, 2K and Hangar 13 announced the Man of Honor expansion* for Mafia: The Old Country, the newest entry in the critically-acclaimed action-adventure franchise developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, is available worldwide for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Man of Honor Expansion In Man of Honor, players step back into the role of Enzo Favara in two new chapters working alongside Ennio Salieri, the future Don of the Salieri crime family and main antagonist of Mafia: Definitive Edition. Check out the launch trailer.
Set in Sicily during the winter of 1905, Enzo Favara has proven himself a reliable soldier of the Torrisi crime family in the months since his initiation. Now, the Don entrusts him and Cesare with a delicate assignment of assisting Ennio Salieri. At Salieri’s side, Enzo is drawn deeper into the volatile underworld of the Valle Dorata, where loyalty is tested, debts are settled, and every move carries weight.
These chapters explore a previously unseen period during Enzo’s early days as a soldato, and Man of Honor owners have the option to jump directly to the new narrative content if they have played far enough in the storyline, or experience it as a seamless part of the main campaign.
The Man of Honor expansion features fresh environments, weapons, and new content for Free Ride mode in which players can take on Challenges and Jobs given by Salieri himself, including races, combat, and stealth encounters. With the Dinari players earn from story missions and Free Ride Challenges, they can purchase newly added outfits, vehicles, and horses, alongside powerful weapons and Charms.
Play the full Mafia Series with Mafia: The Omertà Collection
Also available today, the Omertà Collection allows players to experience four distinct eras of organized crime by bringing all four together in in one prestigious bundle to experience this beloved series on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. See the launch trailer.
Mafia: The Omertà Collection includes:
Mafia: The Old Country Definitive Edition, including the Man of Honor expansion and Deluxe Edition content
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Mafia II: Definitive Edition, including all DLC
Mafia III: Definitive Edition, including all DLC
To celebrate the launch of Mafia: The Omertà Collection, the bundle will have a special limited-time introductory price and special discounts for players who own one or more games including:
Steam:
Players who own one or more games from the Omertà Collection on Steam will automatically be granted the best available price using Steam’s Complete Your Collection pricing.***
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S:
Players who own Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and/or Mafia III: Definitive Edition are entitled to a discount for that same platform on Mafia: The Omertà Collection.***
Players who own Mafia: The Old Country receive an even bigger discount for that same platform.***
Mafia: Definitive Edition Optimised for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
As an added bonus for players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Mafia: Definitive Edition has been optimised for the platforms and features improved visual performance and technical improvements, including support for 60-FPS gameplay, increased resolution, reduced load times, and additional bug fixes.
Players who own Mafia: Definitive Edition on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One (digital only) will receive a digital version on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S for free. Please see our FAQ page for full details on eligibility, access and save transfers.****
Mafia: The Old Country is available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Base game required. Some content requires unlocking via gameplay.
**Introductory price ends August 28, 2026 on Steam and PlayStation 5, and August 25, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S. All prices based on 2K’s SRP. Actual retail price may differ. See local retailer for details and terms.
***Digital Only. Pricing and availability may vary by region and platform. Subscription-based access may not qualify. See platform store for availability, pricing and terms. Terms apply.
****Owners of PlayStation 4 (physical or digital) receive PlayStation 5 (digital) of the same title. Owners of XBOX One (digital) receive XBOX Series X|S (digital) of the same title. Offer not available for XBOX One physical owners. Separate download required. One per customer. Terms apply.
Today, Battlefield 6 released a deep dive video exploring its upcoming Top Gun collaboration, giving players an in-depth look at all the new content arriving August 18.
In this video, members of the Battlefield 6 development team break down the level of craft and artistry that went into building this collaboration and what you can expect when Battlefield 6 x Top Gun arrives on August 18, 2026, including a look at the incoming Carrier Strike mode, the new F-74A Seacat and the F/A-81F Super Spectre two-seater jets, and more.
About Battlefield Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay, and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.
BERLIN, GERMANY— Aug. 14, 2026 – Get rrrrrroary to rumble! Dino Party, the chaotic party brawler by Studio Nachtwerk, launches today on PC via Steam at 10:00 AM PT!
Fight to the top of a giant dinosaur tournament, juggling chaotic minigames with snappy combat. Punch, shield, and dodge your way through fast-paced challenges while scoring goals, stealing stars, and sabotaging friends on the path to victory. Grab two to four players online or on the couch for replayable 15-minute matches where every round is settled with punches.
Battle above bubbling lava pits, slick winter wonderlands, lush soccer fields, and sky-high stages filled with moving platforms, falling tiles, rapid conveyor belts and other unpredictable hazards. Keep an eye out for thunderstorms approaching, meteors falling from the sky and other random events that shake up every round!
Cover those claws in boxing gloves and further customize dinos with more than 120 unlockable cosmetics, including flower hats, floating UFOs, safety cones, and even different dinosaur species. Then make every match distinct by creating custom lobbies with personalized rules and randomized events.
“We wanted Dino Party to be the kind of game where you’re laughing with your friends one moment and yelling at each other the next,” said Florian Wolf, co-creator. “Those moments are what party games are all about, and we built Dino Party to create exactly that!”
Dino Party shifts the scales from minigames to big brawls today on PC via Steam for $11.99 / €12.25, with support for 16 languages at launch including English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Polish, Russian, Turkish, Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil) and Portuguese (Portugal).
Studio Nachtwerk is a two-person indie game studio based in Berlin. Founded by game design students Florian Wolf and Philipp Wagner, Studio Nachtwerk is focused on creating fun, memorable, social multiplayer experiences that generate stories players want to share.
Radiation Blue and Snail Games USA invite players to grab their friends, turn up the volume, and fight back the undead in a new co-op party action game
LOS ANGELES — August 14, 2026 — The zombie apocalypse just got a whole lot louder. Radiation Blue and Snail Games USA launched a demo for Dead Partyon Steam, giving players their first hands-on opportunity to experience the game’s chaotic blend of co-op action, base defense, improvised traps, and rock-powered zombie destruction.
Set in the once-peaceful town of Shady Hill, Dead Party begins when UFOs appear overhead on Halloween. Soon, the neighborhood’s dead rise from their graves, leaving four unlikely heroes to defend humanity from an invasion that is as bizarre as it is relentless.
Dead Party is designed around four-player co-op, putting players together to defend buildings against waves of increasingly dangerous undead.
Rather than simply mowing down zombies, players must scavenge their surroundings, break objects for resources, build barricades, deploy traps, and adapt their defenses as the horde closes in. Different zombie types and map layouts force teams to rethink their strategy and make the most of whatever they can find.
And when things get desperate, there’s one weapon the undead can’t handle: Rock music. Players can harness the power of their guitars and music-based abilities to push back the zombie hordes, adding an unconventional twist to the game’s frantic combat.
Across Dead Party‘s game modes, teams can experiment with different approaches to surviving the invasion.
Stage Equipment – Use stage equipment and the power of music to defend against the undead.
Antenna – Power generators and unleash jamming radio waves against the invading forces.
Skull Cannon – Collect zombie skulls and use them to take down UFOs.
Horde – Forget the escape plan. See how long your team can survive before the zombies overwhelm you.
Players can also follow the adventures of four unique characters through Story Mode, each bringing their own abilities, strengths, weaknesses, equipment, and character storylines to the fight.
With support for online and local co-op, Dead Party is built to turn zombie survival into a chaotic group experience whether players are coordinating a carefully planned defense or watching everything fall apart spectacularly.
The new demo offers players an opportunity to get hands-on with the game’s core gameplay ahead of its full release.
About Radiation Blue
We are an independent developer located near Freiburg, Germany. We enjoy working in a small, efficient and creative group. Prior to Dead Party, we worked on different projects and shipped Genesis Alpha One, Hitman Blood Money, Velvet Assassin, RiME, Galaxy on Fire, Gothic, Neocron, Dead Block, Das Schwarze Auge1 & 2, and The Settlers among other things.
About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/
PHILIPPINES, ASIA – August 14, 2026 –Memoirium, the retro soulslike set in a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams developed by GoldenGratus and published by Outersloth, vanquishes ethereal creatures on PC via Steam today.
“In Memoirium, everything is but sand and stars…”
Wander a world of merging fantasies as a perplexed Dreamer. Adapt to otherworldly rules and logic in an attempt to discover self-purpose while fending off aggressive phantasms. Defy the wrath of a mysterious overlord and escape the strange subconscious landscape.
Explore converging dreams, where 21st-century classrooms neighbor technicolor coral reefs, castles made of wax, and far-future alien spaceships. Brave an interconnected world with multiple paths and plunder weapons, spells, and stat-altering keepsakes and mementos.
Wield powers of the ever-changing Dreamscape to battle liminal monstrosities and corrupted Dreamers tarnished by the lands. Brandish an arsenal of imaginative armaments, from swords to guitars or even energy blades, in deliberate combat, parrying, dodging, and slicing away at the wicked. Cast lullaby incantations to destroy foes or augment abilities. Earn masks and armors to enhance combat abilities for rich playstyle customization. Between bouts with the nightmares, breathe easy in a peculiar safe room. Decorate it with mementos from tough battles and random oddities discovered along the journey, like computers, chairs, or TVs. Take a moment to reflect and play around with a cute playful kitten before picking up the blade to return to the madness that awaits.
“It can be difficult to find common threads in our chaotic world, but one universal truth is that we all dream,” said Paolo Villanueva. “Memoirum explores nostalgia, imagination, and self-reflection through the lens of dreams, and I hope everyone enjoys their stay.”
Memoirium is now available on PC via Steam for $14.99/€13.12. For more information, visit the official website, follow GoldenGratus on Bluesky and X, search #Memoirium on social media, and join the community on Discord.
About GoldenGratus
Headquartered in the Philippines, GoldenGratus was founded by Paolo Villanueva, who entered his gaming career as a freelance writer and is now a full-time video game developer, having previously released third-person action title Undying Lantern.
[August 14, 2026] — LINE Games’ upcoming horror co-op, QUIET, just hit 150,000 playtesters in only 10 days, with even more players continuing to flock to the playtest. The team at LINE Games is incredibly grateful for the support, and is continuously implementing player feedback.
Alongside the playtest milestone, the QUIET development team also shared a new Developer Letter, answering questions from the community and sharing more insight into the game’s mechanics. One question tackles the gauge bar at the top of the screen, which tracks the amount of noise players make inside the mansion. Voice input through your microphone, footsteps from walking or running, and even the ducks’ “Quack!” sounds can all cause the gauge to rise. Check out the full Developer Letter for more answers and insights from the team.
Will you quack under pressure? In QUIET, play with up to 3 friends as a flock of alien ducks that crash-landed near a quaint house. The only problem? This house hosts some rather paranormal homeowner. Loot ship parts, keep your bills shut, and escape from Grandma’s house with your feathers still intact!
About QUIET:
Search for Ship Parts: Explore the house, recover the components needed to repair your ship, and escape before you’re discovered.
Every Sound Matters: Movement, dropped objects, and even your real-world voice can alert the homeowner. A microphone is required.
Work Together or Go Down Together: Coordinate with up to three other players, but remember that one noisy mistake can put the entire flock in danger.
A Horror Co-op Unlike Any Other: Balance stealth, teamwork, and chaotic duck antics as you struggle to survive against an ever-listening threat.
Ready to join the flock? Opt into the playtest on Steam today! Wishlist the game on Steam, and join the official Discord to stay up to date on future development updates.
About LINE Games LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide.
Shanghai, China – August 14th, 2026 – YHKT ENTERTAINMENT has unveiled Bringer, a new narrative-driven fantasy action RPG coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and mobile. Revealed today alongside its debut trailer, Bringer will make its first public playable appearance at Gamescom 2026, where attendees can go hands-on with an early demo at Hall 10.1, Booth E053. Set in an original fantasy world shaped by ancient civilisations, colossal living creatures and buried secrets, Bringer combines fast-paced real-time combat and exploration with cinematic storytelling.
Bringer is a 3D action RPG built around an expansive, story-driven fantasy adventure. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game combines cinematic direction, expressive character performances, and meaningful player agency to deliver storytelling that extends beyond traditional pre-rendered cutscenes. Through exploration, combat, and interactive sequences, players will gradually be drawn into this fantasy world and experience the story firsthand rather than simply watch it unfold.
In the world of Bringer, players will embark on an adventure shaped by clashes between civilizations, colossal lifeforms, and an uncertain fate. The story unfolds in a distinctive world defined by the “Thalassa” and colossal creatures known as “Arkiloth.” Playing as a traveler harboring a hidden secret, players will navigate competing factions and ancient mysteries, gradually uncovering the truths buried deep within the world.
At the heart of Bringer is an experience that combines fast-paced action combat with narrative-driven exploration. During combat, players can seamlessly switch between party members in real time, use different weapon modules, and engage in high-intensity encounters. Mechanics such as parries, dodges, and finishers add tactical depth while making every encounter feel responsive and impactful. Meanwhile, story sequences, exploration stages, and combat encounters are tightly integrated, allowing players to remain immersed in the world as the narrative progresses.
The Gamescom 2026 playable demo will showcase real-time gameplay from Bringer, offering international audiences their first opportunity to experience the game’s responsive combat, visual presentation, and cinematic storytelling. Further details, new videos, and development updates will be shared through the game’s official channels.
Gamescom 2026 Event Information
· Title: Bringer · Event: Gamescom 2026 · Booth: Hall 10.1 E053 · Genre: Narrative-Driven Fantasy ARPG · Official Channels: https://www.bringer-pre.com/en
About YHKT ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 2015, YHKT ENTERTAINMENT is one of China’s leading original animation and digital content studios, specializing in high-quality science fiction and fantasy productions. The studio created the original animated series Ling Cage and is recognized for its advanced 3D animation production capabilities, cinematic audiovisual presentation, and worldbuilding expertise.
Bringer represents YHKT ENTERTAINMENT’s expansion of its years of animation production experience into the development of a large-scale ARPG, bringing its expertise in cinematic storytelling and visual creation to interactive entertainment.
Official Channels
More information, official videos, and future updates for Bringer will be released through the following official channels. Players and media are invited to follow the official social media platforms and join the official Discord community for the latest news and announcements.
Cozy Above. Dangerous Below. Get Ready to Dive into NAUTUS in Steam Early Access Next Year!
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Aug. 14, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie titles for PC and consoles, and Magic Design Studios, the indie developer behind acclaimed titles Have a Nice Death and Unruly Heroes, are excited to announce NAUTUS, a charmingly quirky island adventure where the surface is your cozy sanctuary, but the ocean floor is a whole different beast. This new, dual-layered, offbeat adventure is set to launch in Steam Early Access in 2027 — with the release timing for the game to be revealed at a later date.
Excited to jump into this charmingly quirky adventure? Wishlist the game today on Steam!
In NAUTUS, players arrive at the remote N.A.U.T.U.S. research station following an unsettling radio message from their uncle, Bernard Torpedo. Upon arrival, they discover the resident scientists have lost their memories and developed a paralyzing fear of the ocean. As the only one willing to brave the depths, players must pilot an upgradable submarine, encounter mutant marine life, and recover mysterious artifact stones to restore the locals’ memories and uncover the truth behind their uncle’s sudden disappearance.
The game features a distinct dual-layered gameplay loop:
Dangerous Below: Take the helm of your submarine and plunge into the ocean abyss. Navigate uncharted trenches, vibrant coral reefs, and sunken pirate shipwrecks as you battle and capture bizarre mutant creatures. Uncover hidden artifact stones and haul back rare materials to craft specialized sub upgrades, gear, and advanced machinery.
Cozy Above: Return to the surface to catch your breath, build, and unwind. Befriend eccentric island locals and take on quests to help restore their true selves, strategically manage your resources, and expand your tropical outpost into a thriving hub designed to power your next dive deep into the unknown.
Get ready to dive into and explore NAUTUS when it launches in Steam Early Access next year!
ABOUT NAUTUS
From the indie studio behind Have a Nice Death and Unruly Heroes comes NAUTUS, a charmingly quirky island adventure where the surface is your cozy sanctuary, but the ocean floor is a whole different beast. After getting an unsettling radio message from your uncle, you’ll go out on an adventure where you arrive at the remote N.A.U.T.U.S. research station only to find the local scientists have lost their memories and developed a paralyzing phobia of the ocean. As the only one brave enough to face the deep, you must take the helm of an upgradable submarine, encounter and, at times, fight off mutant creatures and recover hidden, mysterious artifact stones to restore the inhabitants’ memories and uncover the truth.
Between riveting yet fascinating expeditions into the underwater abyss below, you’ll return to the vibrant surface to catch your breath, befriend quirky scientists, and manage your resources. Blending exploration, action, and deep crafting, you’ll gather materials to upgrade your submarine and gear so you can plunge even deeper into the unknown—with the option to develop on the island to customize your home base over time. Take on this charmingly quirky journey solo, or team up with up to three friends in online co-op. Prepare to enter a dual-layered world that is full of adventure, mystery and wonder!
Game Features
Explore the Deep Unknown: Navigate breathtaking coral reefs, sunken pirate shipwrecks, and uncharted underwater anomalies that even the local N.A.U.T.U.S. scientists refuse to approach. Make sure to be ready to fight and capture strange creatures that should never have existed!
Pilot Your Own Upgradable Submarine: Craft specialized modules, protective equipment, and vital weaponry as you take control and update your own submarine. Advance your tech to dive deeper into hostile trenches and defend against aggressive, mutant marine life.
Adventure Solo or Dive into Online Co-Op Multiplayer: Uncover the mystery of NAUTUS and brave the ocean depths entirely on your own, or team up with up to three players in four-player online co-op and dive into this offbeat adventure together.
Meet, Befriend and Uncover the Mysteries of a Quirky Cast of Inhabitants: Meet eccentric, amnesiac locals like a tanning-obsessed diver and a quirky expedition chief. Collaborate with them on unique and useful projects and recover lost artifact stones to cure their bizarre phobia of the ocean and restore them to their true selves.
Solve a Sunken Mystery: Investigate the sudden disappearance of your uncle, Bernard Torpedo, by hunting for ancient relics, hidden clues, and secrets buried in the abyss. Will you uncover the mysteries of your uncle and this mysterious island?
Develop and Customize a Unique Outpost: Transform a secluded tropical outpost into a thriving home base of your own. Set up vital crafting machinery to refine rare materials gathered from the deep, manage your resources strategically, and build the essential infrastructure needed to fuel your next sub-aquatic expedition.
NAUTUS is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, please visit playnautus.com.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games — including premium and live-service titles — across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Frosthaven and Have a Nice Death.
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.
ABOUT MAGIC DESIGN STUDIOS
Magic Design Studios is an indie game studio located in Montpellier, France — a mecca for video game developers in France. Originally established in 2015, the studio’s mission is to build exciting worlds and offer unforgettable experiences for players. The core development team has decades of experience in the video game industry, after working on titles like Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon, Raving Rabbids, Rayman, and Splinter Cell with Ubisoft. Magic Design Studios launched its flagship game, Unruly Heroes, in 2019. This award-winning platformer was inspired by the Chinese novel Journey to the West. The studio then launched the critically acclaimed and award-winning darkly charming roguelike Have a Nice Death in Steam Early Access in March 2022, then officially launching it in 1.0 in 2023.
The major upgrade, including a new version of the engine, a graphical overhaul, and more, comes free for every owner of the game.
KYIV, UKRAINE — August 14, 2026 – GSC Game World is thrilled to announce that Update 2.0for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is launching on August 20, featuring a new version of the engine, a graphic overhaul, three types of binoculars, and much more.
Here’s what all owners of the game are getting for free:
Visual Evolution
Update 2.0 overhauls the Zone’s lighting and visuals:
Improved lighting. Players can expect a more natural and immersive look with more realistic shadows and reflections across the environment, both inside buildings and in underground locations.
Reworked landscapes and foliage to make the Zone feel more organic.
A-Life Improvements
A-Life now brings more believable activity and encounters to the Zone:
More contested points of interest, including campfires, bus stops, and other locations where stalkers and mutants can cross paths.
Numerous under-the-hood fixes address issues such as enemies shooting or throwing objects through walls and unexpected overpopulation in certain areas.
Customizable Experience
Update 2.0 introduces Custom Rules, allowing players to tailor the difficulty to their preferred playstyle. Adjust individual settings to create anything from a more forgiving survival experience to a truly hardcore challenge.
Players looking for an even tougher experience can also try Master difficulty and the optional Expedition mode, previously introduced in earlier updates.
Binoculars
Three types of binoculars are now available to help stalkers scout the Zone, identify targets, and plan their next move. Each model features different technology and functionality — find them throughout the Zone or purchase them from certain traders.
New Weapons and Scopes
Update 2.0 expands the arsenal with four new weapons:
Arev — assault rifle.
GP3A — designated marksman rifle.
SKP — designated marksman rifle.
Fora-230 — submachine gun.
A unique variant of one of these weapons can also be discovered somewhere in the Zone.
The update also adds new optics, including a x3 scope for Western-bloc weapons and a new red dot sight for Eastern-bloc weapons. Offset aiming has also been expanded beyond NVG use, giving stalkers more freedom to customize their loadouts.
In addition to that:
– Fog is now more than a weather effect — it is a gameplay mechanic. Both stalkers and their enemies have reduced visibility and hearing. The Light Rainy weather scenario has also received a visual overhaul to complement the updated environmental presentation.
– A new Statistics page has been added to the PDA, allowing stalkers to track their activity across the Zone.
– Bloodsuckers and Fleshes can now feature different appearances depending on their habitat, making encounters with these familiar threats more varied across the Zone.
Since the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, the Zone has continued to evolve alongside the community. Update 2.0 brings together years of feedback, technical improvements, and new ideas to make the Zone a better, stranger, and more immersive place.
On the same day — August 20 — the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, titled Cost of Hope, launches. This expansion explores the long-running conflict between the well-known factions Duty and Freedom. Players can look forward to numerous hours exploring new locations, including the Iron Forest, CNPP, and Spatial Bubble, while experiencing the iconic atmosphere of the Zone. Upon release, it will be available as part of the Ultimate Edition of the base game, or as a standalone purchase for 29.99 USD/EUR (subject to regional pricing).
Celebrating the upcoming release of Cost of Hope, GSC has also launched a dedicated website where players can vote for their faction of choice. By taking a quick quiz, you can find out which side of the conflict you belong to, cast your vote, and compete for a selection of highly limited and exclusive S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-themed prizes. Find out more here: https://duty-or-freedom.stalker2.com/
The game was completed amid Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, and the war continues. GSC Game World has been supporting their homeland in every possible way. For those wishing to contribute, we recommend visiting the official charity fund of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
Founded in 1995, GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game developer known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences and recently launched S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
