How to Get Preorder Bonuses in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the fourth video game in the Stalker series, is finally here, and with it comes a terrifying new chapter in the saga. Stalker 2 is set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, a dangerous area contaminated by radiation and filled with deadly anomalies.

Those who preordered Stalker 2 before its November 20, 2024, release, or grabbed the Deluxe or Ultimate editions are in for a treat. These special editions come packed with unique weapon skins, special suits, and even a bonus side quest. However, before you can claim your preorder bonuses and special edition rewards in Stalker 2, you’ll need to put in some work.

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How To Claim Pre-Order Bonuses in Stalker 2

If you preorder Stalker 2, you’ll get access to the exclusive “Early Bird” preorder bonuses, but these bonus items aren’t handed to you right away. Instead, you’ll first need to complete the Seek, and You Shall Find side quest.

To unlock Seek, and You Shall Find, you need to progress through the main story and complete the A Needle in a Haystack quest in Zalissya. After completing this mission in Stalker 2, you’ll get a hint to check your Private Stash.

Inside it, you will find the Journalist’s USB which helps you find Journalist’s Stashes scattered across the map. Each stash contains one bonus item. This can be either the preorder bonuses or the Deluxe/Ultimate Edition rewards.

All Bonus Content in Stalker 2

Here’s a quick breakdown of all the bonus content in the different editions of Stalker 2, along with the preorder bonuses.

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November 20, 2024