PC Gaming Show Announces s.t.a.l.k.e.r. 2 as the Most Anticipated Game of the Year: Ukrainian Gamers Take the Lead
PC Gamer held a special show called Most Wanted, where they announced the winner in the Most Anticipated Game nomination. The most attention was paid to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl by GSC Game World, which was recognized as the most anticipated game of 2024 by PC Gamer’s Council.
This event was reported by LancEmber.
In addition to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, the list of nominees includes such well-known projects as Hades II, the yet-to-be-announced Grand Theft Auto VI, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Tekken 8, and Dragon’s Dogma 2. The winner was chosen by a panel of judges that included legendary game developers, including Sid Meyer, Tim Schafer, Cheyenne Morrin, Brian Fargo, Marijana Hallikainen, and Dean Hall. In addition, a group of content creators and the entire PC Gamer team joined the evaluation process.
In honor of the award, GSC Game World showed a new story trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, which is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2024. Evgeny Grigorovich, CEO of GSC Game World and director of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, addressed the fans during the presentation.
He thanked the fans for their trust and patience, and also thanked the members of the development team for their dedicated work on the game. According to him, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has become a symbol of the indomitable spirit of Ukraine, which the team wants to share with the world.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the game, which promises not only to continue the traditions of the series but also to bring it to a new level in terms of graphics and gameplay. The developers are confident that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will become one of the most notable events in the video game industry in 2024.
We can expect a significant improvement in graphics from the new Stalker installment thanks to modern image processing and lighting technologies. The game world will be even more expanded, with new locations and detailed zones.
We also expect a deeper storyline with new storylines and characters that will complement the game’s atmosphere. Mechanics will be improved, including survival systems, combat mechanics, and artificial intelligence. In addition, there will be new opportunities for interaction, which will expand the experience of the game world and provide more choices.
Let’s dive into the details
GSC Game World, founded in 1995 by Sergey Grigorovich, gained worldwide fame with the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., which became a cult game in the open world and first-person shooter genre. In 2023, the company received a new investor, Maksym Krippa, who became the ultimate beneficiary of GSC Game World. Krippa, with his extensive experience in the esports industry, added a new impetus to the company’s development, helping to conclude profitable deals and attract new resources.
Stalker has become popular due to its innovative blend of an open world, intriguing story, and realistic atmosphere. The game is marked by the unique atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic environment that creates a deep immersion in the world and makes players explore and experience adventures.
Its unique style and mechanics have attracted the attention of gamers and have been recognized for its high level of detail and elaboration.
Maksym Krippa is known for his successful investments in esports. Since 2018, he has been the majority owner of the leading Ukrainian esports team NAVI, which has achieved significant success in the international arena. In addition, Krippa is actively investing in Maincast, a company that specializes in broadcasting esports events.
Under his leadership, GSC Game World has received a new impetus for development, and fans are looking forward to the release of new projects, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which promises to be one of the most high-profile releases of 2024.
