S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl CD Key

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a first-person shooter from GSC Game World, released in November 2024. Your key activates the game on Steam for PC, or on Xbox Series X|S, depending on the platform you choose.

About S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

The game takes place in the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone, a large open world where anomalies, mutants and rivals are always in your way. You explore carefully, scavenge what you can and try to stay alive in a harsh, dangerous land.

It is a single-player game. GSC Game World keeps updating it, and the Steam page now lists Update 2.0 as an overhaul of the game. On PC, Steam lists achievements, trading cards, Workshop support, Cloud saves, HDR and DualSense controller support.

• Open world set in the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone
• Anomalies, mutants and rivals as your opponents
• Single-player only
• Languages with full audio support include English, Ukrainian and Serbian

Which edition should I choose?

• Standard Edition: the game itself.
• Deluxe Edition: the game plus the Deluxe Upgrade.
• Ultimate Edition: the game plus the Deluxe Upgrade, the Ultimate Upgrade and the Cost of Hope DLC.

Steam names the two upgrades but does not list what they contain.

How to activate

Steam (PC)

1. Install Steam and sign in to your Steam account.
2. Select Games → Activate a Product on Steam in the top menu.
3. Enter the key from your order email. The game is added to your library, ready to download.

Xbox

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account at microsoft.com/redeem, or open the Microsoft Store on your console and choose Redeem.
2. Enter the 25-character key from your order email and confirm.
3. The game is added to your account. Install it from My games & apps.

System requirements

The minimum is rated for 1080p on low settings at 30 FPS, the recommended for 1440p on high settings at 60 FPS.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 key FAQ

Does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 have multiplayer?

No. Steam lists it as a single-player game.

Do I need an SSD?

Yes. The Steam requirements call for an SSD and 160 GB of free space.

Is the key region locked?

The listing is marked Global for the region.

How fast will I get my key?

By email, right after payment. If it hasn’t arrived within a few minutes, check your spam folder, then contact us.

What if my key doesn’t work?

Contact our support within 14 days with your order number, as described in our refund policy. We’ll fix the problem or replace the key, and if no working solution is possible, we’ll refund you.