S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Launches August 20, 2026
GSC Game World has set an August 20, 2026, release date for the Cost of Hope expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Xbox, PS5, and PC.
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