Shacknews Top 24 Games of the Year 2024

#6 Game of the Year 2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

That GSC Game World was able to release Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl at all is incredible. Developing a game under any circumstances is difficult. To do it while your country is being invaded is mind boggling. Released on November 20, 2024, exactly 1,000 days after the invasion, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is one of the best games released in 2024. From its breathtaking visuals in Unreal Engine 5 to its adrenaline-pumping gameplay, there is no part of Stalker 2 that isn’t filled with thoughtfulness and attention to detail. What GSC Game World has built here is something that the entire gaming industry should applaud. That's why we here at Shacknews are celebrating one of the best games of the year developed under the most unthinkable circumstances.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox platforms.

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