STALKER 2: Cost of Hope gets a new trailer and a release date. Watch the latest STALKER 2: Cost of Hope trailer for this upcoming expansion for the FPS game, which brings uncharted locations to explore, unexpected allies and enemies, powerful weapons, and a new story. STALKER 2: Cost of Hope will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 (PS5) on August 20, 2026. Update 2.0, which features new content and improvements, will launch alongside the Cost of Hope expansion.The longstanding conflict between the Zone’s leading factions — Duty and Freedom — takes a dramatic turn. As tensions rise and the fragile peace between them begins to unravel, the fate of the Zone hangs in the balance. In Cost of Hope, players once again step into the role of Skif — the protagonist of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — as a mysterious PDA signal draws him into events unfolding alongside the main game’s story. Explore uncharted locations, encounter unexpected allies and enemies, discover powerful weapons, and experience a gripping new story. With dozens of hours of content, your choices will shape the future of the Zone in this major new chapter of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga.