STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the ambitious post-apocalyptic open-world game from GSC Game World, has already recouped its development costs and begun generating profits, according to its co-owner, Maksym Krippa.
In an interview with Forbes, Krippa expressed satisfaction with the game’s performance, noting impressive sales numbers in its first month of release.
Despite a budget that exceeded “tens of millions of dollars” due to prolonged development times, the project was entirely funded through internal resources, sparking initial concerns about its commercial viability. “We’ve already sold enough to make the project profitable,” Krippa stated. He highlighted the team’s relentless efforts, working tirelessly before launch despite the challenging circumstances in Ukraine, all with the aim of honoring their country and showcasing the strength of its developers.
Krippa described the game as a significant milestone, not just for the studio but for Ukraine as a whole. While budget and investment details remain confidential, the early success of STALKER 2 underscores the global enthusiasm surrounding the title and the resilience of its creators. GSC Game World revealed that over one million copies were shipped on launch day, signaling the game’s strong commercial start.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, powered by Unreal Engine 5, is now available for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass.
