S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Faces Ban Risks Amid Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

The impending launch of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl marks an important moment after an extended period of delays that spanned over two years. These setbacks can be attributed to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has necessitated significant changes for the Ukrainian development team and has tragically resulted in losses. While anticipation builds internationally for the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the landscape in russia appears quite different.

The country is known for its stringent control over media and has barred content it labels as unfavorable, often in ways that can seem excessive. Recently, a member of the State Duma, Anton Gorelki, shared through state-controlled media that the game may face outright prohibition if it is determined that the upcoming game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl allegedly promotes violence or expresses sentiments against russia. Additionally, legal expert Mikhail Mushailev remarked that acquiring the game could be recognized as an offense due to its association with what he described as an antagonistic force, referencing russia's aggression towards the neighboring nation.

It is noteworthy that at the outset of the conflict, russian forces gained control over Chornobyl, the game's setting. However, after a brief period, they were expelled, and the territory depicted in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s storyline has since returned to Ukrainian governance. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl represents set for release on November 20 for PC and Xbox Series S/X, although it will not be available in russia (russia is a terrorist state). The game will also be accessible through Game Pass.

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Mariana Rocha 18 Nov 2024