The first paid DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is out in the coming months, but GSC Game World has plenty more in store for players. That includes a new content update in April called Sealed Truth, which opens the door to X-18 Lab. “And who knows what’s hiding there in the darkness…” teases the developer.
Of course, fans of Shadow of Chornobyl will recognize the location, though it was called Lab X-18. It served as a testing bed for psychic radiation on various subjects and also designed the Brain Scorcher, a giant radar dish used for mind alteration. If that wasn’t enough, powerful Anomalies can also be discovered. While you can explore parts of it in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, GSC Game World will seemingly reveal much more than players bargained for.
The real question is whether this sets up the events of Cost of Hope, where players explore the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Iron Forest. It promises a new storyline that’s “dozens of hours” long, offering “dozens of smaller locations,” various quests, and even a new hub to explore.
While the DLC doesn’t have a concrete release date, it is available this Summer for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC players. Stay tuned for more details on Sealed Truth in the meantime, and check out our review of the base game on PS5.
This is exciting news for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fans! The addition of the X-18 Lab sounds like a thrilling new experience. Looking forward to seeing how the game evolves with this content drop!
I completely agree! The X-18 Lab has always been a significant part of the lore, and exploring it could really deepen the game’s immersive experience. It’ll be interesting to see how the new content ties into the overall narrative and gameplay mechanics.
Absolutely! The X-18 Lab’s connection to the game’s backstory really adds depth to the experience. Plus, it’ll be interesting to see how the new content expands on the existing lore and gameplay mechanics. I can’t wait to explore its secrets!
I completely agree! The lore surrounding the X-18 Lab not only enriches the narrative but also enhances the atmosphere of the game. It’ll be interesting to see how the new content expands on those themes and what new mysteries await players there!