Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl: GSC Game World Updates Game Name With Ukrainian Spelling

GSC Game World has updated the spelling for its next FPS, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. 

The subtitle on the game was previously spelled “Heart of Chernobyl,” which features the Russian spelling of the location where the game takes place. However, likely as a result of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine (the studio has been vocal about its support for Ukraine), GSC Game World has changed “Chernobyl” to “Chornobyl” to reflect the Ukrainian spelling of the word, as reported by PC Gamer. 

This change happened via a Steam name upgrade on March 14, according to some reports. The new spelling is visible in both the standard Steam entry and the title’s description and Steam-related entries. PC GamerIt is noted that some listings and promotional art still use the original spelling. 

GSC Game World has not publicly addressed this name change, but the studio is also based in Ukraine and has made it clear it is focusing on keeping its employees safe above all else, opting to sideline the development of Stalker 2 while the conflict continues.

The latest Stalker 2 look is available. Read about the game studios that have shown their support for Ukraine amidst Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country after that.

[Source: PC Gamer]