SEGA Corporation is scheduled to release the major expansion Cost of Hope in summer 2026 for GSC Game World's survival horror FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (hereinafter referred to as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2).
Two new regions, Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Iron Forest, will appear, as well as mutated nightmares, weapons, and equipment.
Cost of Hope, the First Major Expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Is Coming in Summer 2026!
The major expansion Cost of Hope for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is coming in summer 2026!
This content serves as the middle chapter of the second trilogy.
The protagonist, Skif, will embark on a new story set in the ZONE exclusion zone, triggered by a signal received from a new PDA.
The fragile peace between Duty and Freedom stands on the brink of collapse. The heartlands of the Zone, forbidden for decades, now call to stalkers. New dangers — or perhaps wonders — begin to emerge.
Prepare to embark on a new expedition into the Zone in this massive nonlinear expansion, where dozens of hours of gameplay, unforgettable stories, and twisted characters await. A new chapter of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga begins — shaped by your choices and actions in a journey you must survive, endure, and explore.
A chance to learn the Сost of Hope is upon us, stalkers.
YouTube “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — Announcement Trailer”
Two New Regions Appear
In the Cost of Hope arc, the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which has been sealed for decades, and the labyrinthine Iron Forest will be introduced.
Each region features its own unique hubs, quests, and activities; let's discover these unknown locations ahead of time.
New Mutated Nightmares and Equipment Added
Unknown mutated nightmares stand in the way of the stalkers.
Along with them, new elements such as weapons, equipment, and anomalies are scheduled to be added.
Prepare yourselves and head to these regions to help Skif.
We look forward to future updates.
Please check the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 official website for details.