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Ukraine-developed Stalker 2 is on hold as studio ‘helps employees and families survive’ | VGC

“We will definitely continue, after the victory”, GSC Game World says…

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The development of Stalker 2 has been put on hold as its development studio deals with the ongoing Russian invasion of its home country, Ukraine. In a new video posted on its official YouTube channel (seen embedded above), developer GSC Game World explains how the war has affected its employees and their families.

The previous week, we were editing the video about our motion capture studio mWe wanted to show how the cutscenes were created. Took time to watch videos, write scripts and speak with actors. The previous week was ages ago.”

 

[PlayedStation]

I knew this would happen.

 

[Starfield]

expected and sad

 

[ethomaz]

I can only hope they stay safe.

 

[azertydu91]

Of course they're ukrainians, I hadn't thought about that...Good luck to them and their country.

 

[WoodyStare]

Going to be very unfortunate if this ends up getting cancelled altogether.

 

[SenjutsuSage]

Expected, focus on their safety and their families. I knew once Putin was salivating for a war that these people wouldn't have any time to worry about anything else.

 

[CatLady]

That's a downer since I was really looking forward to this game, but it's completely understandable. I just hope the devs are safe.

 

[mortal]

Well that's expected, just hope they don't fucking die or get hurt.

 

[adamsapple]

Stay safe guys. Games can wait.

 

[iHaunter]

Games are irrelevant, hope everyone makes it out.

 

[Louay]

Ukraine-developed Stalker 2 is on hold as studio ‘helps employees and families survive’ | VGC

“We will definitely continue, after the victory”, GSC Game World says…

www.videogameschronicle.com

The development of Stalker 2 has been put on hold as its development studio deals with the ongoing Russian invasion of its home country, Ukraine. In a new video posted on its official YouTube channel (seen embedded above), developer GSC Game World explains how the war has affected its employees and their families.

cancelled until fire/war stop and the team get on their feet again.

 

[Cert.in.Death]

The Russian Military is threatening to make STALKER 2 into a real world experience.

Go get em хлопцы. Слава Украине.

 

[kingfey]

Better be safe. Not worth risking your life making the game.
Games can be delayed, but not lives.

 

[Kenpachii]

Will buy the game, just to support.

 

[rkofan87]

is xbox going to take it off the store for mow?

 

[Darsxx82]

Stay safe, Nothing matters more.

 

[rkofan87]

Will buy the game, just to support.

this when its on ps5 day1 even if its shit just to say thanks.

 

[Ristifer]

Hope they stay safe. Must be surreal to have been developing a game like that in that climate.

 

[Beer Baelly]

Will buy the game, just to support.

Preorder now

 

[Robb]

Expected, hope the devs and their families are safe..

 

[Calling 911 Melts Beams]

they should move development to somewhere safe that has a war we're not paying attention to like ethiopia or south sudan

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Wow and it was December already.
Fuuuuuu

 

[EDMIX]

Damn that sucks to hear.

I hope they are all safe and can relocate to continue work safely. Was always going to buy Stalker as a fan of the series and stalking women in general, but will buy day 1 to show support.

 

[Elder Legend]

This is so fucked.

 

[TheMan]

Just found out about this yesterday. Totally understandable, but yeah I’m disappointed. Good luck to all of them

 

[anthony2690]

Understandable, I hope they stay safe!

 

[Krappadizzle]

Huge bummer, but no reason to have any unecessary risk of life for a video game. It is what it is. Hope they all stay safe and find a way to salvage their livelihood. Good luck GSC, we've waited this long, we can wait longer. S.T.A.L.K.E.R Anomaly Mod is more than enough content to hold anyone over until GSC can release.

 

[Jigsaah]

Oh shit I didn't know they were from Ukraine. I hope they made it out. I thought after full mobilization happened any man between 18 and 60 were to stay and fight. Fuck man, I couldn't imagine being untrained, handed an AK and just gotta hope for the best. Stay safe guys n girls.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Oh shit I didn't know they were from Ukraine. I hope they made it out. I thought after full mobilization happened any man between 18 and 60 were to stay and fight. Fuck man, I couldn't imagine being untrained, handed an AK and just gotta hope for the best. Stay safe guys n girls.

I believe the team is split between Malta and Ukraine. I remember watching a Nick930 or Avalanche Reviews retrospective and they talked about it.

 

[ManaByte]

I couldn't imagine being untrained, handed an AK and just gotta hope for the best.

Some people Googled how to use it.

 

[nemiroff]

 

[DenchDeckard]

Thoughts for the people of Ukraine and the team. Hope they are all safe and managed to get out.

 

[The_Mike]

It was only a matter of time since men are forced to stay and join the army.

Hope everyone will be ok in the end. War sucks and the losers are always civilians.

is xbox going to take it off the store for mow?

Why would they? Its still under development even though its on halt.

 

[Jigsaah]

Some people Googled how to use it.

Jesus Christ.

 

[Airbus Jr]

Fuck putin man for messing everyone there

This game look promising

I hope all the best for the rest of them safety first

 

[rkofan87]

It was only a matter of time since men are forced to stay and join the army.

Hope everyone will be ok in the end. War sucks and the losers are always civilians.


Why would they? Its still under development even though its on halt.

well the big n took down aw boot camp.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Jesus Christ.

 

[Dream-Knife]

If you need that video, it's already game over for you.

 

[Cryio]

In a way, the curse of the immersive sim continues.

 

[anthony2690]

Wonder if this could also effect atomic heart by mundfish (Russian Devs)

Looking forward to both games, will play them in 2023 hopefully

Hope the Devs off Stalker stay safe.

 

[Guilty_AI]

If you need that video, it's already game over for you.

you can always complement with other tutorials

 

[Dream-Knife]

you can always complement with other tutorials

Unfortunately you can train marksmanship and work out a flinch with a youtube video.

I'd recommend anyone in that situation to dry fire constantly, but that won't help a flinch.

Still, you need actual training.

 

[The_Mike]

well the big n took down aw boot camp.

After Google translate I think I understood what you were typing.

Just because Nintendo did doesn't mean Microsoft would do the same.

Why did aw boot camp get removed? Same reason?

 

[adamsapple]

If you need that video, it's already game over for you.

You know not everyone comes out of the womb with tactical awareness of weapons training lol

 

[Dream-Knife]

You know not everyone comes out of the womb with tactical awareness of weapons training lol

That's what I'm saying. If you get handed an AK and need to use it, and that video is your first introduction to using one, it's game over.

 

[adamsapple]

That's what I'm saying. If you get handed an AK and need to use it, and that video is your first introduction to using one, it's game over.

It's true, but shit man it's a fucking invasion .. they probably need as many able bodied people as they can get.

 

[Dream-Knife]

It's true, but shit man it's a fucking invasion .. they probably need as many able bodied people as they can get.

In the flip side, now their no longer civilians.

I do think this will change European or at least eastern European gun laws in the future. Maybe a system like Switzerland has. At the very least a CMP style organization, and possibility a wider acceptance of IPSC style competitions.

 

[rkofan87]

After Google translate I think I understood what you were typing.

Just because Nintendo did doesn't mean Microsoft would do the same.

Why did aw boot camp get removed? Same reason?

lol i am not good at spelling and yes

 

[Ozriel]

In the flip side, now their no longer civilians.

I do think this will change European or at least eastern European gun laws in the future. Maybe a system like Switzerland has. At the very least a CMP style organization, and possibility a wider acceptance of IPSC style competitions.

More likely, more countries will have mandatory military service.