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15 years on from the last entry in the survival horror first-person shooter series, Stalker 2 is alluringly close. If you’re prepared to fork out some cash ahead of release, there are pre-order bonuses up for grabs – digital goodies to enhance those first few hours in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
Due to developer GSC Game World securing a period of exclusivity with the folks over at Microsoft, Stalker 2 is only releasing on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass. Consequently, the bonus is only available on those platforms. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl pre-order bonus and every edition available.
All pre-order bonuses. Image credit GSC
Veteran Rifle skin. Image credit GSC
Tourist suit skin. Image credit GSC
Survival pack badge. Image credit GSC
Stalker 2 pre-order bonuses
Regardless of what edition you opt for, pre-ordering the post-apocalyptic shooter will earn you the following bonuses:
| Bonus | Description |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Early Bird weapon skin | Veteran Rifle – precision-tuned Gvintar rifle with custom attachments and built-in Geiger counter. |
| Exclusive Early Bird armor skin | Tourist Suit – Sunrise suit ideal for navigating the Red Forest, crafted to weather the Zone’s toughest environments |
| Exclusive Early Bird multiplayer badge | Survival Pack – distinctive stalker backpack and squad patch, only for those with the gumption to enter the Zone first |
| Extended campfire content | Additional guitar tunes and stories at stalker campfires |
| Exclusive Steam Pack (if purchased on Steam) | Animated Avatar, Animated Avatar Frame, and Animated Profile Background |
Stalker 2 digital editions
Here’s a breakdown of all the digital editions available to pre-purchase. Each one includes the pre-order bonuses listed above and, other than the Standard Edition, a bundle of further digital exclusives:
| Edition | Content | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | – Base game – Pre-order bonus | $59.99 / £49.99 |
| Deluxe Edition | – Base game – Pre-order bonus – Special extra quest separate from the main story – Digital Artbook – Official soundtrack – Single player – x1 costume skin, and x3 weapon skins – Multiplayer – x2 costume skin, and x3 weapon skins | $79.99 / £65.99 |
| Ultimate Edition | – Base game – Pre-order bonus – Special extra quest separate from the main story – Digital art book – Official soundtrack – Single player – x1 costume skin, and x3 weapon skins – Multiplayer – x2 costume skin, and x3 weapon skins – Season Pass – all post-release DLC + two story expansions | $109.99 / £89.99 |
All three digital editions are available to purchase on Steam, the Xbox Store, and the Epic Games Store.
Standard Edition. Image credit GSC
Limited Edition. Image credit GSC
Collector’s Edition. Image credit GSC
Ultimate Edition. Image credit GSC
Stalker 2 physical editions
There are four Stalker 2 physical editions to choose from, each one offering a bundle of exclusive physical goodies that aren’t available when you buy the digital editions. Here’s what each one contains:
| Edition | Content | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | – Base game – Pre-order bonus – Letter from the developers – Souvenir Zone Permit – Sticker pack | $59.99 |
| Limited Edition | – Base game – Pre-order bonus – Letter from the developers – Souvenir Zone Permit – Sticker pack – Poster – Faction patches – Military token – Keychain multi-tool with Fires Starter | $79.99 |
| Collector’s Edition | – Base game – Pre-order bonus – Letter from the developers – Souvenir Zone Permit – Sticker pack – Poster – Faction patches – Military token – Keychain multi-tool with Fires Starter – Art book – Stalker figurine | $179.99 |
| Ultimate Edition | – Base game – Pre-order bonus – Letter from the developers – Souvenir Zone Permit – Sticker pack – Poster – Faction patches – Military token – Keychain multi-tool with Fires Starter – Art book – Stalker figurine – Artefact container lamp S.T.A.L.K.E.R. backpack | $379.99 |
The majority of the physical editions sold out, but developer GSC has arranged just a re-print in time for release. As of writing, all four editions are still up for sale, though we’d recommend getting in quick before they sell out again.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series S/X
- Genre(s): First-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
