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

A New Journey
Head out on a new expedition into the Zone in this massive, non-linear expansion. Dozens of gameplay hours are packed with unforgettable stories and twisted characters – all wrapped in the signature atmosphere of decay with a flicker of hope.

Between Duty and Freedom
The fragile peace between these bitter rivals is shattered. Pick a side in a tangled web of intrigue and half-truths, where no choice is clean or truly right.

You Won't Believe Where I've Been
Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant – forbidden for decades – now calls to stalkers. Cut your way through the Iron Forest's mazes and never-before-seen locations.

Face New Horrors and Wonders
Brand-new weapons and gear will help you survive new mutated nightmares, lethal anomalies, and human threats on your brutal and unforgiving path.

Learn the Cost of Hope
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga gets a new chapter – and you're writing it. Your choices change everything, shaping both the outcomes and the very journey itself.

• 1 player
• Accessibility features (9)
• PS5 Version
  Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
• PS5 Pro Enhanced

Accessibility Features

• Visuals

  • Colour Alternatives

    You don't need to rely on understanding colour to play the game, or important colours can be changed to make them easier to tell apart.

  • Visual Comfort (Basic)

    You can play without camera movements and effects during gameplay that might result in visual discomfort.

• Audio

  • Volume Controls

    You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

  • 3D Audio

    You can set the audio output so that sounds can be heard from all around you.

• Subtitles and Captions

  • Subtitles (Basic)

    The game includes subtitles for the main story and main characters only.

• Controls

  • Adjustable Stick Sensitivity (Basic)

    Some stick sensitivity options are provided.

  • Adjustable Stick Inversion (Basic)

    Some options to invert sticks are provided.

  • Playable without Rapid Button Presses

    You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

• Gameplay

  • Adjustable Difficulty (Basic)

    You can reduce the overall challenge of the game by choosing an alternative preset difficulty level.

• Platform: PS5
• Release: 20/8/2026
• Publisher: GSC Game World Global LTD
• Genres: Action, Shooter, Horror