The long-awaited Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl finally has a release date. After suffering multiple delays, the sequel to the iconic 2007 survival horror shooter releases exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 5. Like other Xbox exclusives, Heart of Chernobyl will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. But if you’re a big fan of the series, there are multiple different physical editions up for preorder. In fact, there are five editions, including a lavish Collector’s Edition that’s currently in stock at Amazon for $180.
Stalker 2 Preorder Bonuses
If you reserve a copy of Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl before its launch, you’ll receive a few preorder bonuses. This includes extended campfire content and multiple “Early Bird” bonuses: weapon skin, costume skin, and multiplayer badge.
$60
This is the cheapest way to get your hands on Stalker 2. It doesn’t come with anything beyond the base game and eligible preorder bonuses. Digital copies can be found on the Xbox Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
$80
Step up to the $80 Deluxe edition (digital only), and you’ll get the following exclusives, including an extra story-based quest.
- Additional quest
- Digital Art book
- Official Soundtrack
- One costume, three weapon skins (Solo campaign)
- Two costumes, three weapon skins (multiplayer)
$80
Also clocking in at $80, the limited-edition physical version of Stalker 2 comes with a bunch of collectibles:
- Steelbook (Limited Edition art)
- Letter from the developers
- Souvenir Zone Permit
- Sticker Pack
- Standard DLC
- Zone Map
- Poster
- Patches
- Token (dog tag)
- Keychain with firestarter
It’s currently sold out at Amazon and is not available yet at other retailers.
$180
If you want even more collectibles, consider stepping up to the $180 Collector’s Edition of Stalker 2. The Collector’s Edition comes with everything from the limited edition as well as a Stalker statue and an art book. Here’s the full list of goodies:
- Stalker Figurine
- Art book
- Steelbook (Collector’s Edition art)
- Letter from developers
- Souvenir Zone Permit
- Sticker Pack
- Deluxe DLC
- Zone Map
- Poster
- Patches
- Token (dog tag)
- Keychain with firestarter
You can preorder the Collector’s Edition at Amazon right now.
$350
It’s not available to preorder at this time, but Stalker 2’s Ultimate Edition costs nearly twice as much as the Collector’s Edition. It comes with everything from the CE as well as a Stalker backpack and the Artefact Container Lamp, both of which look pretty cool.
- Stalker backpack
- Artefact Container Lamp
- Stalker Figurine
- Art book
- Steelbook (Ultimate Edition art)
- Letter from developers
- Souvenir Zone Permit
- Sticker Pack
- Deluxe DLC
- Zone Map
- Poster
- Patches
- Token (dog tag)
- Keychain with firestarter
The Ultimate Edition has to be purchased from the official Stalker 2 website.
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