Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the highly anticipated open-world shooter game, is finally set to be released in November on Xbox, Game Pass, and PC after facing multiple delays. The developers at GSC Game World in Ukraine have been working hard to ensure that the game is playable on both the powerful Xbox Series X and the less powerful Series S.
Despite initial concerns about the Series S’s capabilities, the developers have been able to optimize the game to potentially offer a 60FPS performance option for players. In a recent interview with Windows Central, the GSC developers shared that they initially thought it would be impossible to port Stalker 2 to the Series S due to the game’s size and complexity. However, after extensive optimization and adding new features, they have made significant progress in making the game run smoothly on the less powerful console.
While some developers have faced challenges in optimizing games for the Xbox Series S, GSC seems confident in their ability to deliver a quality gaming experience on the platform. They have dedicated time to boosting performance and optimizing the game, which has also benefited the PC version of Stalker 2.
The developers have expressed their intention to introduce a performance mode for the Xbox Series S to potentially achieve a 60 FPS experience for players. This move would be a significant achievement given the console’s lower specs compared to the Series X. Performance modes are not as common on the Series S, but GSC is optimistic about the possibility of delivering a smoother gameplay experience for players.
While concerns have been raised about the Series S potentially holding back some game ports, GSC’s positive outlook on the platform is encouraging. The studio’s commitment to optimizing Stalker 2 for both Xbox consoles suggests that players can look forward to a high-quality gaming experience regardless of the console they are using.
As the release date for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl approaches, fans can anticipate an immersive open-world post-apocalyptic survival FPS game that has been carefully crafted to offer an engaging and optimized experience on Xbox and PC. The efforts put in by the developers to ensure a smooth performance on the Series S demonstrate their dedication to delivering a game that meets the expectations of players across different platforms.