You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Is there preload for Stalker 2? After several understandable delays, the release of Stalker 2 is imminent. The game whose full title is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, will follow the similar formula of the previous game, blending FPS, horror, and open-world exploration in post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe. Players will need to keep track not only of outward dangers, but their own well-being too with hunger, sleep, and radiation being just some of the aspects to take into account. If this all sounds like a cool concept, then youll want to know when you can start playing. The good news is that we have the release date and time for Stalker 2.What is the release date and time of Stalker 2?Stalker 2 will have a global release across all platforms on November 20, 2024. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and on PC through Steam, Epic Store, GOG, MS Store, and Xbox Store. Heres when you should expect the game to go live across different time zones:RegionRelease timeCentral EuropeNovember 20, at 5 pm CESTUnited KingdomNovember 20, at 4 pm BSTWest Coast USANovember 20, at 8 am PDTEast Coast USANovember 20, at 11 am EDTStalker 2 release countdownIf youre still not sure when the game releases in your time zone with the table above, we have prepared a handy countdown clock. This will show you when Stalker 2 launches in your region:Is there preload for Stalker 2?There is no official information from the developers about possible preload for the game. Since its expected that the game will weigh around 150GB, many players have expected some form of preload to be available. There was a brief period when those who pre-ordered on Xbox received a 300 mb download, but no one knows if that might be related to a future preload. We will keep an eye on any official confirmation regarding this topic.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share