S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Expansion Released

By Sakib Khandokar, Lead Analyst Published Aug 21, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC 1 min read

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Expansion Released

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is now available for PC players. As the first major expansion for the open-world shooter, it arrives alongside a substantial free upgrade for all current owners of the game.

Quick Facts

Release Date: August 20, 2026
Platform: PC
Content: First major expansion plus a free base game upgrade

The release, confirmed on August 20, 2026, marks the first post-launch content addition for the title. Players can access the new content immediately, with the accompanying free upgrade applying automatically to existing copies of the game.