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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl player count chart
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is not dead. 9,230 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,509. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 34% on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 6,140 | -9.19% | 13,284 |
| October 2026 | 6,761 | -37.52% | 16,697 |
| September 2026 | 10,821 | -23.38% | 31,181 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +432.4% | 40,697 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +2.23% | 7,644 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -16.22% | 7,477 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -16.78% | 8,925 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +21.23% | 10,725 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -9.95% | 8,847 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -32.86% | 9,825 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +8.3% | 14,634 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +3.55% | 13,512 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +25.58% | 13,049 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +8.58% | 10,391 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +15.29% | 9,570 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -7.84% | 8,301 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -1.25% | 9,007 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +22.25% | 9,121 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -16.93% | 7,461 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -18.36% | 8,982 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -31.16% | 11,002 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -50.77% | 15,981 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -65.14% | 32,464 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -23.26% | 93,117 |
| November 2024 | n/a | n/a | 121,335 |
How many people play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl right now?
At this moment S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has 9,230 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #152 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,509 players. Today's peak is 5% below its 30-day average daily peak of 11,035.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl averaged a daily peak of 11,035 players, down 34% compared with the 30 days before (16,734). Its highest point this month (15,080) is 16% above the same period last year (13,049). In its first month after release (Nov 20, 2024) it peaked at 121,335 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 121,335, set on Nov 24, 2024.
Best time to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Based on the last 14 days, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 71% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl players by hour and weekday
When S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.
- Developer
- GSC Game World
- Publisher
- GSC Game World (worldwide), SEGA (Japan), 4Divinity (China and South East Asia)
- Released
- Nov 20, 2024
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 18 languages, 2 with full audio
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is at its full price of $59.99. It usually goes on sale for about 30% off (around $41.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $35.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.99 | $59.99 | base |
| Euro area | 59,99€ | $66.98 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £49.99 | $66.91 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 79.99 | $56.87 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 89.95 | $61.80 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 99.90 | $55.38 | -8% |
| Brazil | R$239,00 | $43.43 | -28% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 999.00 | $53.41 | -11% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $42.99 | $42.99 | -28% |
| Poland | 229,99 zł | $58.46 | -3% |
| Switzerland | CHF 69.00 | $84.26 | +40% |
| Norway | 649,00 kr | $68.84 | +15% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $42.99 | $42.99 | -28% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $42.99 | $42.99 | -28% |
| South Africa | R 949.00 | $57.38 | -4% |
| India cheapest | ₹3,299.00 | $35.12 | -41% |
| Indonesia | Rp 665 000 | $36.74 | -39% |
| China | ¥268.00 | $40.17 | -33% |
| Japan | ¥7,950 | $50.21 | -16% |
| South Korea | ₩ 64,900 | $47.77 | -20% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Twitch
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 23 Oct 2026, with a peak of 1,114 viewers and 247 on average.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl streamers right now
Top S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl streamers this week
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Average viewers while live.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl achievements
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has 76 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 20.1% of them; the rarest, Miracle hoarder, is held by 1.5% of players.
Welcome to the ZonePrologue complete, but this is so far from over.85.9%
GossJoin Stalkers for some campfire gossip.66.8%
LockpickLure a mutant into an anomaly. Hardly a noble deed, but it gets the job done.66.3%
ProxyKill a squad that just finished off another squad and won the fight. Or so they thought…64.8%
First touchesFirst equipment enhancement. Never the last, for most Zone folks.64.4%
Good hunting, stalkerHidden achievement63.5%
On the goBread and sausage, Zone's most popular sandwich recipe.63.2%
Clincher100 enemies shot in the head. Not bad for a head start…58.0%
Pump it upFully enhance any type of weapon. Somewhere out there, a Zone technician just shed a tear of pride..53.6%
Would you like some toast?Hidden achievement50.9%
The good, the bad and the ugly5 headshots in 10 seconds. Good eye.42.3%
Eyes on the prizeHidden achievement40.9%
House of glassHidden achievement38.8%
Your move!Hidden achievement38.3%
Personal approachOne fight, four enemies, killed by different weapons. That trick would charm the hell out of Mavka!36.0%
Peace and quietKill everyone in the camp before the alarm is set off. They couldn't see it coming!35.8%
Taking it for grantedGear broken beyond repair. Don't forget to pay regular visits to the technician.35.7%
Such is the will of the MonolithHidden achievement29.0%
Monolith envoyHidden achievement29.0%
Coupons to burnSpend over 1,000,000 coupons. Myklukha and Sidorovich will fight hard over their favorite customer.28.6%
I see you have many questionsHidden achievement28.5%
Baptism by fireHidden achievement27.2%
Doctor's oathHidden achievement26.3%
Run, stalker, run!That Chimera made you run like an Olympic champion!25.5%
Living legendHidden achievement25.5%
Zone's deadliest predatorKill a mutant of every kind. You'll need a bigger wall to fit all those trophies!24.5%
The Prypiat guardianHidden achievement23.5%
BouncyA successful jump from a 30-meter height. No parachute, though.22.8%
Alas poor YorickHidden achievement19.5%
Can openerUse a knife to kill an enemy wearing an exoskeleton. Epic battle indeed.17.3%
All quiet in the ZoneHidden achievement16.8%
Apple-shotHidden achievement16.7%
No obstacle too big…Kill 50 enemies through obstacles. No one in the Zone is really safe.16.6%
Legends never dieHidden achievement14.7%
Merry-go-roundDrop a corpse into the Whirlgig anomaly. A joy for someone who never got to ride the Ferris Wheel.14.5%
The good ol' daysHidden achievement13.0%
Keeping your hands steadyShoot an enemy in the head, through an obstacle, having the intoxication effect.12.7%
On a leashHidden achievement11.6%
She will never be freeHidden achievement9.9%
High voltageHidden achievement9.3%
One awkward stepHidden achievement9.0%
Project YHidden achievement8.5%
Casus BelliHidden achievement8.2%
Tit for tatSidorovich's worst nightmare: buy and sell goods for the exact same amount of coupons in one deal.8.1%
Loner shooterShoot an enemy in the head from 75 meters. No scope-peeking!7.8%
Brave new worldHidden achievement7.3%
Between the linesHidden achievement6.7%
The territory of the futureHidden achievement6.7%
Welcome backHidden achievement6.1%
Shadows of the idolsHidden achievement6.0%
Get your hands dirtyHidden achievement6.0%
Wiped outKill a Rodent using a grenade launcher. A good wipe-out makes the Duty proud.5.9%
It's a no-brainer!Hidden achievement5.7%
Kilometer ZeroHidden achievement5.5%
GoodnightGet 20 covert kills. The Zone likes it quiet.5.4%
Curiouser and curiouser!Collect all arch-artifacts. A priceless collection, arguably too weird, even by Zone standards.5.2%
Catching upShoot an incoming grenade to make it explode. Nice view!4.2%
The four windsUnlock the whole map. Few folks know the Zone this well.3.6%
Freedom of ChoiceHidden achievement3.6%
The end of the Golden EraHidden achievement3.5%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 76 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl DLC
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl news and patch notes
- Oct 26, 2026 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Welcome to The Zone Lookout
- Oct 1, 2026 Steam Autumn Sale
- Sep 24, 2026 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2: Cost of Hope & 2.0 Update, Accolades Trailer
- Sep 18, 2026 Stalkers! Patch 2.0.6 is ready to be downloaded. Patch notes
- Sep 10, 2026 Patch 2.0.5 Is Here, Over 200 Fixes ⚒
- Sep 1, 2026 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, The Zone Kit Phase 2
- Aug 28, 2026 Patch 2.0.4 is available now! Patch notes
- Aug 26, 2026 The Zone has its own sound 🎧
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl FAQ
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl dead?
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is not dead. 9,230 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,509. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 34% on the month before).
How many people play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
9,230 people are playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,509 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl reached its all-time Steam peak of 121,335 concurrent players on Nov 24, 2024.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl growing or declining?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 11,035, down 34% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl most active?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl cost?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl costs $59.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Steam is $35.99 (40% off), on Dec 31, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $59.99 right now.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on sale right now?
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is at its full price of $59.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 30%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 40%.
Where is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is cheapest in India at ₹3,299.00, about $35.12 or 41% below the US price of $59.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl good?
Steam players rate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Very Positive: 80% of 108,641 reviews are positive.
When did S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl come out?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released on Steam on Nov 20, 2024.
Who made S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC Game World (worldwide), SEGA (Japan), 4Divinity (China and South East Asia).
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl still worth playing?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has a big, active player base on Steam today (9,230 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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