GSC Game World, the Ukrainian studio that is working on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, he confirmed he was victim of yet another hacker attackthe latest in a long series for over a year now.
In a message released in the past few hours via Twitterthe development team let it be known that a collective of Russian hackers managed to infiltrate the company’s systems and steal game material. The collective is trying to use the stolen material to blackmail the studio: among the demands of the group there is also the return to the original name of the game, which provides for the Russian denomination of Chernobyl in favor of the Ukrainian one of Chornobyl.
The team of However, GSC Game World has said it will not give in to hackers’ demands, therefore invites fans to be very careful for any spoilers that derive from the material that could be spread on the Internet in the days and weeks to come. “Obsolete or work-in-progress materials could skew the judgment of the final product,” the release reads. “We urge you to be patient and wait for the official release of the game to enjoy the best possible experience. We are sure you will love it.”
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released this year on PC and Xbox Series X|S. It was recently published a trailer showing the gameplay of the game.
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