Mega Xbox Exclusive Announcement Will Leave Gamers Speechless
Xbox fans brace yourselves, as Sunday's highly anticipated showcase will leave one of the biggest console exclusives out in the cold Despite featuring some of the company's heavyweights, this news is set to leave gamers on the edge of their seats
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl won't be making an appearance at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, June 11. Fans were left awestruck by the game's impressive gameplay reveal and trailer at E3 2021, generating a buzz that has carried over to the present day. Though E3 2023 has been cancelled, Xbox is hosting a comparable show, the Xbox Games Showcase, where gamers can receive updates on the most anticipated games for Xbox Series X/S consoles. Disappointingly for fans, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl won't be among the games showcased.
STALKER 2 will not be showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase or any other "June online conferences," according to a GSC Game World representative's response to a fan on Steam. However, the developer did hint at "important announcements in the upcoming months" for those eagerly anticipating the game.
The absence of STALKER 2 from the Xbox Games Showcase on June 11 has left some speculating that the highly anticipated FPS may not meet its 2023 release date. Originally slated to release in December 2022, the game's development has been impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, where developer GSC Game World is based. Despite potential delays, fans are likely to remain patient and understanding of the circumstances. STALKER 2 is poised to be a standout Xbox console exclusive and a day one addition to Xbox Game Pass, making its absence from the showcase a disappointment and a potential blow to the subscription service's 2022 lineup.
With STALKER 2 no longer being part of the lineup for Sunday's showcase, Xbox fans are hoping for some other exciting games to take its place. Luckily, there are promising titles like Forza Motorsport and the upcoming Fable game that have been teased for the show, as well as the highly anticipated Starfield Direct event immediately following the Xbox Games Showcase. STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is slated for release in 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X.
Source: Steam (via Pure Xbox)
