FREE S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Stories Untold update adds new quests and more content tomorrow

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has recently launched on PlayStation 5, and today, developers at GSC Game World have announced new content coming to the game through the Stories Untold update.

The update will arrive tomorrow, December 16, and will be free for all owners. You’ll find more details below.

Free S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 update adds new quests, locations & more

While the announcement was posted on the PlayStation Blog, the game’s official Twitter account has confirmed that the Stories Untold update will be available on all platforms, quickly putting any concerns to rest.

According to the announcement, this free update will add eight new quests (“that can take hours to complete”), seven locations, six characters, a new weapon, and a hub area. All of this will be available in-game starting December 16.

It will be available on all platforms where S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available.

— S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) December 15, 2025

Current S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 deals

If you’re ready to visit the Heart of Chornobyl, check out the current S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 deals to grab your copy at the best price. On PC, the game is $35.99 (40% off) at the Microsoft Store and around $33.50 via keyshops.

For console players, Xbox users can get it for $35.99, while the newly released PS5 edition isn’t discounted at the moment. You can also save a bit using Xbox or PSN gift cards.

Source: PlayStation Blog