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STALKER 2 Coming to PS5: Check Release Times, Editions, and Price

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally arriving on PlayStation 5 tomorrow, November 20, 2025. After a year of exclusivity on Xbox Series X|S and PC, the acclaimed survival shooter is expanding to Sony’s console with platform‑specific upgrades, multiple editions, and exclusive bonuses for PS5 players.


Check STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl PS5 release times worldwide plus price, editions, and preorder details.
STALKER 2 PS5 launch guide | Image: GSC Game World

STALKER 2 PS5 Release Time

For those planning to jump in right at launch, here’s when the game goes live globally: 

  • PST (Pacific Standard Time) → 4:00 AM, Nov 20 (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle)

  • EST (Eastern Standard Time) → 7:00 AM, Nov 20 (New York, Washington D.C., Miami)

  • BRT (Brasília Time) → 9:00 AM, Nov 20 (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília)

  • GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) → 12:00 PM, Nov 20 (London, Lisbon, Accra)

  • CET (Central European Time) → 1:00 PM, Nov 20 (Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Prague)

  • IST (India Standard Time) → 5:30 PM, Nov 20 (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru)

  • CST (China Standard Time) → 8:00 PM, Nov 20 (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou)

  • JST (Japan Standard Time) → 9:00 PM, Nov 20 (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto)

  • AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) → 10:00 PM, Nov 20 (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)

  • NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) → 1:00 AM, Nov 21 (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch)


Editions & Pricing

Players will have three options at launch:

  • Standard Edition – $59.99: Includes the base game.

  • Deluxe Edition – $79.99: Adds a Deluxe Weapons & Suit Pack, a bonus side quest, plus digital artbook and soundtrack.

  • Ultimate Edition – $109.99: Includes everything from Deluxe, plus an Ultimate Weapons & Suit Pack, season pass (two expansions + future DLC), extra suits, and exclusive multiplayer‑transferable gear.


PlayStation Exclusive Pre‑Order Bonuses

All PS5 editions come with unique extras:

  • Extended campfire content (extra ambient dialogue and atmosphere).

  • “The Veteran” weapon for early‑game advantage.

  • “The Tourist” armor for newcomers.

  • Exclusive backpack patch to personalize your loadout.


PS5 & PS5 Pro Enhancements

The PlayStation version isn’t just a straight port; it’s optimized for Sony’s hardware:

  • PS5 Features: Adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, gyro aiming, Tempest 3D AudioTech, touchpad gestures, and trophy support.

  • PS5 Pro Enhancements: Improved volumetric fog, enhanced cloud rendering, better global illumination, higher‑quality reflections, and sharper shadows.


With its PS5 debut, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is all set to reach a whole new audience. Are you playing it tomorrow? Share your thoughts in the comments and follow Gaming Amigos on X, Bluesky, and Google News.

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