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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl takes you back to the Exclusion Zone, where your character, Skif, has to tackle challenges, such as handling fractured groups, deadly anomalies, and even more sinister plots. Still, all journeys must come to an end, and you might be wondering how much time you’re expected to invest in the game. Here’s our guide on how long it takes to beat Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. We also discuss the game’s main mission list and why the campaign can take a while to beat.
How long is Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Campaign length and mission list guide
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has a massive, open-world landscape, several times larger than what was seen in the original trilogy. As such, it takes roughly 40 hours to beat Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl if you only want to focus on the main story.
We explain this in detail in the next section, but we definitely feel that the campaign is significantly longer compared to what we’ve noticed from most first-person shooters (FPS) and horror games. The average playtime is actually more than double that of any game in the original trilogy, too.
Now, if you want to tackle some side content, then you can expect to spend around 60 to 70 hours. Lastly, a true completionist might need 100 hours or more. That’s because Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has four endings, and these are based on the decisions you make throughout the campaign. As such, one playthrough won’t be enough if you want to see them all for yourself.