STALKER 2 Studio Was Hacked by Russian Hackers, Team Says; Recently Leaked Gameplay Not Ready for Release

Ukrainian developer GSC Game World, the studio behind the upcoming STALKER 2, has identified that it has been hacked by Russian hackers and has confirmed that testing material for the game has leaked.

Recently, early developer gameplay footage of the STALKER sequel surfaced online, and the team behind the shooter has now issued a statement on Twitter, stating that Russian hackers have had access to internal development builds of STALKER 2 for nearly a year and a half. In the statement, the Ukrainian developer asks fans not to look at or share any leaked information about the upcoming title as this early material could ruin the gameplay experience for fans.

“We have some important information to share. Our team has identified a vulnerability exploited by a group of Russian hackers attacking the company for almost a year and a half”, the official statement reads. “Unfortunately, they were able to access and compromise some of our leaked information intended for internal testing of various game aspects.”

The team continues, “As for now, we kindly ask stalkers and those who want to join the Zone in the future not to look at or share any leaked materials from the game. Although these materials are only used for testing purposes and are not release-ready, these leaks may ruin your experience of exploring the Zone by yourself.

Rest assured, our team remains dedicated to delivering an exceptional gaming experience. STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl is the game we dedicate our hearts and souls to. Despite the issue, we will continue to ensure that the game will satisfy your expectations, as we hope.”