What Are the Different Editions of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

For those eagerly awaiting S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, choosing the right edition of the game might be as crucial as picking the best place to camp around the fire. There are a few different editions, each packed with exciting bonuses to make your survival journey through the Zone a little more personalized (or just straight-up stylish). Let's break down what you get with each edition!

Pre-order Bonus (A little something for early explorers)

No matter which edition you grab, pre-ordering S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gets you some sweet extras:

• Vintar Rifle, “Veteran” modification – Start with a weapon suited for the toughest veterans of the Zone.
• Sunrise suit, “Tourist” modification – An outfit designed to bring out your inner Zone explorer.
• Stalker Backpack – An exclusive backpack for that essential, unmistakable S.T.A.L.K.E.R. look.
• Additional Campfire Content – Get extra campfire stories and guitar melodies to add warmth to those cold Zone nights.

Standard Edition

Provides you with a base game and in case you pre-ordered it you can grab your pre-order bonus.

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

The Deluxe Edition comes packed with added gear and missions for those wanting a deeper adventure:

• Extra Side Quest – Take on a special quest that will pull you further into the mysteries of the Zone.
• 6 Exclusive Weapons:
  • PTM "Monolith" Pistol
  • AR416 "Monolith" Assault Rifle
  • Integral-A SMG, "Riemann” modification
  • Lavina SA Assault Rifle, "Gabion" modification
  • M701 Sniper Rifle, "Hunter" modification
  • M860 "Monolith" Shotgun
• 3 Exclusive Suits:
  • SEVA Suit, “Wanderer” modification
  • SSP-100M SIRCAA Suit
  • Ultra Lightweight Mercenary Suit
• UWP application with Digital Artbook & Official Soundtrack – Get a deeper sense of the game’s gritty, haunting atmosphere with an artbook and OST.

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

The Ultimate Edition is designed for the dedicated S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fans. It includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus additional gear and long-term benefits:

• Additional Weapons:
  • Rhino Revolver , “Model Competitor” modification
  • Viper “Monolith” SMG
  • Fora-221 Assault Rifle, “Lullaby” modification
  • D12 Smoothbore Shotgun, “Margach D12MT” modification
• Exclusive Ward Exoskeleton “PSZ-21W Shturm” – A powerful exo-armor for ultimate protection.
• Season Pass – Includes 2 major expansions and access to all future DLC content.