STALKER 2 1 Million Copies Sold in Two Days Have Devs Feeling Thankful

GSC Game World, developers of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, are expressing deep gratitude after achieving a remarkable milestone: one million copies sold within just two days of launch across Steam and Xbox consoles. This impressive feat underscores the game's strong reception and anticipation from fans. Read on for details on the sales success and the upcoming patch.

STALKER 2’s Impressive Sales: A Million Copies Sold in Two Days

The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone is bustling with activity thanks to the massive player base of STALKER 2. GSC Game World proudly announced the one million copy sales milestone, achieved across Steam and Xbox Series X|S platforms in just two days following its November 20, 2024 release.

The game's compelling survival and combat experience in the heart of the Zone resonated strongly with players. While the developers didn't provide exact numbers for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, the actual player count is undoubtedly higher, considering the game's inclusion in the service. GSC Game World expressed sincere appreciation to the players, stating, "This is just the start of our unforgettable adventure. With gratitude as deep as the X-labs network, we want to say: Thank You, stalkers!"

Reporting Bugs and Providing Feedback

Despite the incredible sales, GSC Game World recognizes the importance of addressing bugs and improving the game. They actively encourage players to report any issues encountered. On November 21st, they urged players to use their dedicated Technical Support website for reporting bugs, crashes, or unusual game behavior. This centralized system ensures efficient tracking and resolution of problems.

Players are asked to avoid reporting bugs on the Steam forums, as this method may result in slower response times. The Technical Support website offers a streamlined process for submitting detailed reports, providing feedback, or suggesting new features. A Technical Support Hub is also available with FAQs and troubleshooting guides.

First Post-Launch Patch Arriving This Week

Following the influx of player feedback, GSC Game World announced on November 24th (via Steam) the imminent release of the first post-launch patch for STALKER 2. This patch will be deployed to both PC and Xbox platforms within the coming week, targeting issues such as crashes, main quest progression blockers, and other gameplay improvements. Weapon pricing balance adjustments are also included. They also confirmed that improvements to the analog stick and A-Life systems are planned for future updates.

The developers concluded their announcement with a reiteration of their commitment to continuously improving the player experience and expressed gratitude for the community's invaluable feedback and suggestions.