‘Stalker 2’ Shocks Steam Charts by Dethroning Call of Duty

As a hardcore gamer with a penchant for post-apocalyptic settings and a soft spot for cult classics, I am thrilled to see ‘Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’ claim the top spot on Steam over ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6′. It’s been a long time coming, and it’s heartening to see the gaming community rally around this long-awaited sequel.


In an unexpected twist, ‘Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’ has surpassed ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ as the highest-selling game on Steam. This is a remarkable milestone for ‘Stalker 2’, which is the latest installment in the series after a 15-year gap.

In just the initial 24 hours, the game managed to sell more than a million units on both PC and Xbox Series X|S, demonstrating an impressive debut. On the gaming platform Steam, it hit a high of 119,039 simultaneous players online, underscoring its robust success.

Although ‘Stalker 2’ has been highly successful, it currently holds a ‘Mostly Positive’ rating on Steam, based on 25,249 user reviews, with 79% of them being positive. However, several negative reviews point out performance and technical difficulties that the developers plan to rectify in upcoming updates.

You should expect around 40 hours of gameplay to finish the main storyline. Unfortunately, the game isn’t officially compatible with the Steam Deck at this moment.

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In the first person, as a captivated fan: I’ve found myself deeply engrossed in a game that recreates the haunting beauty of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. However, unlike my previous experiences, this time the zone has undergone a drastic transformation following a devastating second explosion in 2006. Now, it’s not just the remnants of a forgotten town and the eerie silence that I encounter; there are violent mutants lurking around every corner, deadly anomalies waiting to claim the unwary, and warring factions vying for control. Surviving in this post-apocalyptic landscape has become an exhilarating test of my skills and resilience.

In the heart of the Zone resides an extraordinary power source, drawing in people called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s who are either pursuing wealth or seeking understanding at the core of Chernobyl.

Even though ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ is still a formidable choice, currently sitting in the second position on Steam rankings, the sudden surge of ‘Stalker 2’ to the top position shows the intense anticipation within the gaming community for this long-awaited sequel.

In eager anticipation, I can’t help but feel thrilled as the developers diligently tackle the technical challenges, positioning ‘Stalker 2’ to make a significant mark in today’s competitive gaming sphere.

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2024-11-24 20:44