It might have taken the long way around an anomaly field, but STALKER 2 has finally found the way home.
Exactly one year after its huge (albeit troubled) launch for PC and Xbox Series X|S, STALKER 2 is coming to the PlayStation 5 family tomorrow.
To help budding stalkers of the Sony faction prepare for the occasion, Ukrainian studio GSC Game World has unveiled the global release times for STALKER 2 on PlayStation 5.
Take these next few hours to stock up on ammunition, medicine, and a few bottles of vodka. Don’t get the wrong idea, it’s for the radiation.
STALKER 2 PS5 Release Times
Arguably the best open-world post-apocalyptic game in the market today, after a series of patches, STALKER 2 unlocks at 14:00, Kyiv time. If you happen to be further from the zone, these are your release times:
- Seattle, USA: 04:00
- New York, USA: 07:00
- São Paulo, Brazil: 09:00
- London, UK: 12:00
- Prague, Czechia: 13:00
- Kyiv, Ukraine: 14:00
- Beijing, China: 20:00
- Tokyo, Japan: 21:00
- Sydney, Australia: 23:00
- Auckland, New Zealand: 01:00 (D+1)
If you want to save some time once the game is out, you can already pre-load STALKER 2 right now.
Despite releasing in a somewhat deplorable state, STALKER 2 has been on a redemption arc that would make No Man’s Sky proud. In its most recent update, titled Expedition, the developers have addressed some of the most common complaints with the game since its release. You can find the full patch notes here.
Take these next few hours to stock up on ammunition, medicine, and a few bottles of vodka.
The AI in STALKER 2 has been one of its most controversial points, as most players felt it did not live up to the A-Life system introduced with 2007’s Shadow of Chernobyl.
In the latest version of STALKER 2, factions now actively fight for territory control, in a system reminiscent of STALKER: Clear Sky. Checkpoints, locations, and different points of interest can actively change hands.
On top of that, daily routines are now fully in place: groups of stalkers will typically move out of hubs early in the day and make their way home towards nightfall.
Following the PlayStation 5 launch, the next milestone in the development of STALKER 2 is the engine update that is now planned for early 2026.
- Security Camera Installation – indoor/outdoor IP CCTV systems & video analytics
- Access Control Installation – key card, fob, biometric & cloud‑based door entry
- Business Security Systems – integrated alarms, surveillance & access control
- Structured Cabling Services – voice, data & fiber infrastructure for new or existing builds
- Video Monitoring Services – 24/7 remote surveillance and analytics monitoring
Author: 360 Technology Group
