There was loads of pleasure when a S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. sequel was introduced by GSC Sport World. No person may have predicted simply how tumultuous the event cycle can be. The sport has confronted quite a few delays as a result of Russian invasion of Ukraine which pressured the group to shortly relocate from Kyiv to Prague.

This was removed from the top of their issues, as they’d additionally undergo cyber assaults originating from Russia. Due to all these hurdles, the sport’s launch date has shifted to 2024. It seems that a brand new sort of downside has appeared, this time within the type of hearth.

It was initially reported by the Czech publication Vortex on September 8 that GSC Sport World had suffered a hearth of their workplaces. In keeping with PC Gamer, no person was damage within the hearth, and a GSC consultant has confirmed that the incident is beneath investigation.

Battered however not overwhelmed

In its official Discord server, the studio confirmed a couple of extra particulars in regards to the hearth, together with that though the hearth was shortly put out, an workplace flooring will want full restoration. Regardless of the setback, builders stay intent on releasing S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. 2, and their confidence is motivated by the truth that they’ve “handled worse than that earlier than.”

It’s definitely a real assertion, as regardless of escaping a warzone, builders have been capable of current a playable demo at this yr’s Gamescom. Though GSC Sport World has tried to defend the demo’s “imperfect” state, the reception to it has been comparatively good.