STALKER 2 will remain exclusive to Xbox and PC. The game is not planned to be ported to PS5, which worries PlayStation fans.
STALKER 2was released in 2024 for Xbox and PC platforms and became a huge success. However, GSC Game World, the developer of the game, announced that they have no plans to create a port for PS5. This has led PlayStation users to become more concerned about Xbox exclusive games. GSC stated that it will focus all its resources on game support on existing platforms, which indicates that the likelihood of the game being ported to PS5 is quite low.
Why Isn’t STALKER 2 Coming to PS5?
GSC Game World stated in its statement that STALKER 2 is focused only on Xbox and PC platforms and that there are no plans to develop a port for PS5. The company stated that the game requires further improvements and support on existing platforms. Additionally, the game being an Xbox exclusive is due to a deal GSC made with Microsoft. However, GSC emphasizes that this is entirely their decision and that they are not a studio purchased by Xbox.
Although it was disappointing for PlayStation users that the game did not come to PS5, GSC Game World states that this decision was made to offer a better experience to the existing player base. The company feels that focusing on the Xbox and PC versions is important to improve the quality of the game and ensure long-term support.
By remaining exclusive to Xbox, STALKER 2 allows Xbox to gain more advantage over PlayStation. This raises concerns among PlayStation users that Xbox-exclusive games will increase in the future. In particular, other games that will be released exclusively on Xbox, such as Avowed, South of Midnight and Fable, could further intensify this competition.
This is considered a strategic step to expand Xbox’s game library and gain a stronger position against PlayStation. The fact that STALKER 2 is not coming to PS5 stands out as part of Xbox’s exclusive game policy and gives important clues about the future of console wars.