S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Sells Over 1.5 Million Copies in Its First Week

Ukrainian studio GSC Game World has celebrated the impressive success of its highly anticipated game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. According to Video Game Insight, the game sold over 1.5 million copies within its first week of release.

Ukraine ranks second globally in terms of sales, trailing only the United States. Germany and China round out the top four countries with the highest number of purchases.

Key Sales Metrics

• 400,000 players added the game to their wishlists in the month leading up to the release.
• A peak of 121,000 concurrent players was recorded.
• The average playtime per player is 12.4 hours.
• The game generated $70.9 million in revenue during its first week.

Steam Sales Distribution

• United States – 22%.
• Ukraine – 16%.
• Germany – 7%.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl marks a triumphant return for the series after years of anticipation, solidifying GSC Game World’s status as a leading force in the global gaming industry.