Stalker 2 engine overhaul announced

GSC Game World outlines a 2025 plan that centers on a major engine upgrade and new content for Stalker 2.

Stalker 2 receives engine overhaul on Unreal Engine 5.5.4 this year

GSC Game World has published a development roadmap for Stalker 2 through the end of 2025. The highlight is an engine overhaul that moves the game to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, with new features and tools aimed at improving the Zone and boosting stability and performance on current platforms including Xbox Game Pass.

The schedule also lists fresh content and other additions for 2025, while noting some items may slide into 2026. The studio notes that the changes will be phased in during the second half of the year, and it acknowledges that the engine work could shift some releases beyond 2025 depending on progress and testing.

This move shows GSC Game World betting on a long view for Stalker 2. Upgrading the engine is a substantial investment that can pay off with steadier performance and more ambitious features. It also signals that the team is willing to delay some content to ensure a solid foundation. On the flip side, the extended timeline may frustrate players hungry for new material, especially after a rocky start on Xbox Game Pass last year.

Highlights

The Zone keeps evolving, even if the clock runs a bit slower than fans hoped.