Stalker 2 release time today countdown

Stalker 2 is all set to hit store shelves in a few hours today (November 20, 2024). After 14 years of waiting, the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone will finally open its gates, inviting all sorts of rogues and bandits to scrounge for the radioactive riches scattered throughout its land. With only a few hours to go, you might be wondering when you can take on the role of a Stalker and venture into the zone once again.

This article will cover the release timings for Stalker 2 and also give you a countdown meter for the exact moment when you will be able to embark on your journey into the Exclusion Zone.

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Stalker 2 release time and countdown

Stalker 2 will launch across PC and Xbox consoles on November 20, 2024. The game release time for all major timezones has been listed below:

Americas

• 9 am PDT ( November 20)
• 10 am MDT (November 20)
• 12 pm EDT (November 20
• 1 pm BRT (November 20)

Europe

• 4 pm GMT (November 20)
• 5 pm CET (November 20)
• 7 pm TRT (October 31)

Asia and Oceania

• 11 pm UTC+7 (November 20)
• 9:30 pm IST (November 20)
• 1 am JST (November 21)
• 3 am AEDT (November 21)
• 5 am NZDT (November 21)

You will be able to enter the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone within a few hours. Here is a countdown for you in case you need a precise time.

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Stalker 2 editions and pre-order bonus

Pre-order bonus (Image via GSC Game World)

There are three different editions of the game available, and each one of them comes with its own set of rewards.

Standard

• Base game

Deluxe

• PTM pistol “Monolith” (single campaign only)
• AR416 “Monolith” (transferable to multiplayer)
• Integral-A SMG “Riemann” (single campaign only)
• Lavina SA Assault Rifle "Gabion" (single campaign only)
• M701 Sniper Rifle “Hunter” (transferable to multiplayer)
• M860 Shotgun “Monolith” (transferable to multiplayer)
• SEVA Suit, “Wanderer” modification (transferable to multiplayer)
• SSP-100M SIRCAA Suit (transferable to multiplayer)
• Ultra Lightweight Mercenary suit (single campaign only)
• Bonus Side Quest
• Official Artbook and Original Soundtrack Set
• Base Game

Ultimate

• Additional campfire content (Guitar tunes and additional stories from other Stalkers in the game)
• Rhino Revolver “Model Competitor” (transferable to multiplayer)
• Viper “Monolith” SMG (transferable to multiplayer)
• Fora-221 Assault Rifle, “Lullaby” (transferable to multiplayer)
• D12 Smoothbore Shotgun, “Margach D12MT” (transferable to multiplayer)
• Ward Exoskeleton “PSZ-21W Shturm” (transferable to multiplayer)
• Deluxe Content Pack
• Season Pass, granting 2 additional expansions and any future DLC.
• Official Artbook and Original Soundtrack Set

Pre-ordering any edition of Stalker 2 will give you the following items.

• Vintar weapon “Veteran”
• Unique “Stalker” Backpack
• Sunrise suit “Tourist”
• Additional campfire content