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When did S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 release on PS5?
The PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro version launched on November 20, 2025, one year after the game’s original release on other platforms. GSC Game World announced the PS5 launch date, and the US PlayStation Store lists the same date.
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Maximum Entertainment 34 Sports Games - World Edition (PS5) | $26.70 | Buy on Amazon |
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Merge Games Let's Build a Zoo PS5 | $18.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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The Art of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | $31.19 | Buy on Amazon |
GSC Game World’s PS5 release announcement · US PlayStation Store listing
What time did it unlock?
The official sources confirm the calendar date, not an exact launch hour or timezone. They do not establish a midnight-local unlock, a UTC time, or staggered regional availability, so there is no reliable official time to give for when players could start playing.
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#1 Best Overall
- Enter the stadium and take part of one of the biggest competitions across 34 sports: from swimming, soccer, extreme bike, weightlifting, trampoline and much more!
- Defend your own country and visit the World: United States, Australia, Japan, France…
- Train yourself alone or compete with your friends!
- An enhanced version of “30 Sport Games in 1”, with revamped design, new games and more customisation!
What should PS5 players know about the version?
- The PlayStation Store marks the game as PS5 Pro Enhanced.
- It supports DualSense vibration and trigger effects.
- The store lists Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate digital editions; listed bonus content differs by edition and may change. Check the current store page for up-to-date contents and prices.
- Cloud streaming on PS5 and PlayStation Portal requires PlayStation Plus Premium, according to the store listing.
Is there a physical PS5 edition?
Yes. GSC Support says a physical edition accompanies the PS5 release. Do not confuse it with the separately named Ultimate Habar Pack: that collector bundle does not include the game. Its listed merchandise includes a steel case, developer letter, map, poster, patches, multi-tool keychain with fire starter, artbook, figurine, backpack, and artifact-container lamp. The support article lists regional retailers, but current stock and availability may vary.
GSC Support: Ultimate Habar Pack and physical edition
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- Survive your Nemesis: Someone is relentlessly hunting you. Suffer and agonize while you try to run away from the encounters with this strange stalker obsessed with you.
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- Build your own zoo with over 500 different animals at your disposal, then splice together over 300,000 different animal combinations
- Keep your animals and your itors happy, with hundreds of buildings, foliage, path and enclosure decorations
- Hire the perfect employees to deal with a variety of life events
- Control everything that happens in your park, from what your animals eat to what eats your animals…
- Decide whether you want to run your Zoo above board... or break the law and pocket the extra cash
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