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‘S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’ Rumoured to Be Delayed to Fall 2022
Being that it’s one of our most anticipated games this year to play (and because it’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2), it’s now being rumoured that GSC Game World is delaying the long-in-development shooter from its April 28 release. Keep in mind the “rumoured” part, as neither Microsoft or GSC has confirmed this.
The rumour of the delay comes from Ukrainian leaker OLDboi, who has in the past leaked info for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and other GSC Game World games. According to the video below (which is entirely in Ukrainian), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be delayed to Fall 2022. The announcement of the delay (according to him) will be officially announced during the next gameplay presentation.
In addition to the delay, OLDboi also claims that the Xbox exclusivity will remain until late this year, meaning that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 would see a release on the PlayStation 5 either in late 2022, or early next year. The game will also make full use of the DualSense controller.
Again, none of this has been verified by Microsoft or GSC. So until we get some news from either of them, take this with your salt.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is currently in development for the Xbox Series and PC. The game will also be available via Xbox Game Pass on release day.
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Definitive Edition of Throwback Survival Horror Game ‘Doctor Viscera’ Launches June 23 [Trailer]
For those who enjoy their survival horror gaming with a side of old-school cheese, you have Liminal Road’s Doctor Viscera. Released last October on Steam, the game is set to receive its Definitive Edition next week on June 23rd, with plans for a release on consoles to be shared soon. The Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition will include a variety of improvements, adjustments, and new content designed to make the experience even more intense. All of this content will be available free to existing owners.
For those not in the know, Doctor Viscera is a throwback survival horror title with PSX-inspired visuals, where you must escape the abandoned GrimmHaus Asylum. You must explore the asylum’s various rooms, find useful items, and solve puzzles to unlock new areas and discover escape routes. At the same time, you’ll need to be on the lookout for the Doctor and his grotesque experiments.
The biggest addition to the Definitive Edition is the Nurse, a brand-new enemy who will actively pursue players throughout the campaign. Although slower than the eponymous doctor, the nurse introduces a completely different gameplay dynamic by using ranged attacks with a firearm, forcing players to rethink their routes, strategies, and survival tactics.
Under certain circumstances, you can disarm the Nurse, creating entirely new situations and possibilities within the game.
Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition also introduces a new area to the map, featuring a tram system. In addition to serving as a new exploration route, it can also be used to quickly escape pursuers and travel between different sections of the asylum.
The update also brings improvements across multiple aspects of the experience, including:
- Level design changes
- Puzzle redesigns
- Performance optimizations
- New immersive audio system
- Controller support
- New menu interfaces
If you’re looking to check out the game before buying it, you can check out the demo that’s also available on Steam.