15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an absolutely massive game- and in more ways than one. Its map is a mind-bogglingly huge one at over 60 square kilometers, all of it crammed full of a bevy of content for players to dive into, while the game also touts a dense web of systems and mechanics that work together to deliver brilliantly reactive gameplay. Of course, all of that also means that with so much going on in the game, your early hours could be a bit overwhelming, if not outright daunting, especially if you don’t have too much familiarity with past S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games. So, as you prepare to brave the many dangers of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, make sure to keep these tips and tricks in mind.