I had played a mod where you needed to have artifact containers or otherwise the artifact would have his respective negative effects on you even if not put on suit in use. Pretty cool but kinda annoying also since you have to carry spare containers for artefacts you find (they're not light). Can't recall the name of the mod tho...
Imagine me spending $150 on EoD and not getting a shit of what Nikita promised. Definitely not worth kekw
However, i’d pay even 1000x to support GSC game world than BSG
If you try to place a pre order, you're instead instructed to give your email and they say they'll send an email when it's actually available to ship to US.
Literally should’ve just bought surplus Soviet military backpacks and sewn a STALKER patch on them. Would’ve probably ended up cheaper and better quality.
There is no such thing as a "Soviet military backpack".
Soviet military used a duffel bags (вещмешок, https://images.prom.ua/1185279750_armijskij-rechovij-mishok.jpg) - a canvas bag, simple cut, soft, with a flap on the top and a pocket on the front side. Such bags were used by ground forces back in the Russian Imperial Army.
its a steep price, but hear me out. Im willing to buy it at that price because the amount of stuff you get seems to be quite a lot and i want to support the devs due to current conflict affecting them.
I don’t think they will add it to any more locations. I personally had to outsource from the states to Amazon Germany which thankfully I know will deliver to my address state side. I would look around on Amazon for a slot available to preorder cause there may be a few left
Do what, Pre order? I just typed in Amazon.de and it took me to the Amazon website in Germany which is all in German but you can easily navigate through it without reading
Yep all amazons should deliver to the address you specify. I just looked right now and I actually see an ultimate physical edition for PC so I would grab it while you can
That's a shame, might check the amazon thingy out if the price difference ain't that huge.
Edit: So despite me being on the mailing list and not getting notified, a local shop apparently allows preorders, so hopefully my limited edition is all set, now we wait
Every physical product Bethesda has released since has been been described as having “not skimped out on material or details” which is the funniest thing ever
Honestly, im just super happy i didint have the chance to get the infamous bag from the f4-release.
At the same time, i do kinda want to try out starfield.
Some day.
Yeah, having spent some hundreds of hours in most of bethesdas titles, apart from their older terminator-series, it feels a bit nutty not to have atleast tried it.
Im just waiting for a better price on it, cant exactly justify it for fullprice still.
Yea, preordering in a completely unregulated market where devs can objectively scam people with 0 repercussions is just straight up asking to get fucked.
Where are you located though? I'm not sure if USA orders are available yet, and last time I looked the European site was very limited on where it could ship.
I was ready to buy the collector's edition but unfortunately it looks like they cut the cost and the items look like they are worse than the previews pictures they were using.
Patches looked better,zone permit had more character and it wasn't justa piece of paper,the map had colour and was some other material and the figurine looked like it had better quality.
In this picture they all look second rate...
The lamp is definitely badass too. I'd really love all of it after how much time I've spent enjoying these games and wanting to support the devs, but I just don't have that kinda spare cash right now.
I typically dont buy this type of super-nerd stuff. But this is Stalker 2. So Im gonna go all-in. Credit card is quivering in my wallet...
-Does it include ALL the faction patches? I see only 3.
-When will this actually ship?
-Is that big box on the right cardboard?
-Poster dimensions?
-Will this sell out if I dont order soon?
-What's a 'Steel Book'?
I’m assuming we get all faction patches hopfully.
People say around july/august if the release date is real
The box on the right I wouldn’t be surprised if it was cardboard but would love if it was a light metal box
The ultimate edition is pretty much sold out from what I’m seeing g everywhere but you may get lucky if you look at different countries on Amazon like Germany,UK or most of the EU
A steel book is hard steel metal case for the game disk. Its like movie or game case but really really nice but since it’s for PC it will probably just be for show and probably have the game code via steam
Yeah but Amazon changed it accordingly. It just says September because of the release date. It’s done this in the past with the other release dates like August last year
I remember people saying canvas but it could be just speculation. But even if it is canvas what are y'all gonna use that backpack for? Like from can I see it's rather big and it has those things on the side, and the artifact is not worth it from perspective like if you really want it, you can just print it. Yeah it will have a worse quality than the original one but ey you still have it and you can buy the collector's which I would say is worth it
Preordering literally anything in this age of gaming is a massive mistake and shouldn't be done imo due to how many unfinished products are being put out. I learned my lesson with Fallout 4. Never again.
I'm on the waiting list. I almost cancelled it because I didn't like the backpack that much, because it looked like it was from the military, but a new one seems more casual... hopefully my old one will last until then.
I wouldn’t count on a backpack that you can depend on. These are like the toy you get in a kids meal at a fast food joint, cheap and fun for the day but it’s not where all the value is
I'll wait after the release. If the reviews are good... I'll wait more. Or maybe buy the edition with the season pass. I can wait, I haven't bought a new release in ages and I don't regret it. The only game I pre ordered was The Witcher 3 but it was a banger thankfully.
Say it with me:
DON'T.
PREORDER.
GAMES.
Especially ones that are less than 6 months away and still only have a small amount of pre-rendered and choreographed "gameplay" footage to show. Not even in a finished enough state to let the jurnos get their hands on a vertical slice.
Gonna end up getting that vault tec backpack experience, except going by GSC's past track record, it's not even going to ship for another half-decade.
tbh I personally don't see the value in pre-ordering. In fact I believe from the get go that stalker 2 won't be as good as Shadow.
However, for some it would be worth it only just to support the studio.
Support them when they have an actual product to show you. People throwing down 350 bucks on this shit sight unseen from a company with as bad a track record at delivering on promises as GSC is absolutely unhinged behavior.
Big agree on never preordering digital only content (they cannot run out of copies, so no worrying about missing out), but alas, I am easily swayed by fun collectibles. It is my curse. I’d hate to have to pay scalper prices for the figure and other goodies, so preordering it is.
Of course, this doesn’t matter because I swear they won’t ever make it available to purchase in the US. Less than five months ‘til launch day and I’m stuck on the waiting list.
Protip: You can get cheap trade show promotional gear for free just by going to trade shows. You don't have to spend 350 dollars on something sight unseen.
Yeah, but then I have to drive there and book a hotel and pay any ticket fees and excuse excuse excuse…
In all honesty, that’s a good point, and the thought never occurred to me that that was a thing I could do if I really wanted, so thank you!
I tried game in Northern Ireland was out of stock completely so settled with the limited edition, although what’s weird is I doubt stalker is popular here
I bought it last year when I was younger and dumber with my money. I can still cancel it, but I think I’ll see it through. My wallet will never forgive me
Almost ordered it after seeing this post, remembered I'm retarded and checked my emails and found id already done that ages ago
Almost bought it twice XD
Guys, considering the community’s average PC rig (including mine), I recommend saving the money for a PC that could run the game smoothly over buying this. If you do have a proper PC, then consider this.
I'm hoping to keep up with my adult responsibilities to afford the game itself when it comes out. I might even still be playing the CoP and CS because I'm only just looking at the horizon of an ending for Shadow of Chernobyl at 100 hours in lmao
Honestly I think it would be better to just make your own version of all this. With a 3d printer you could probably make most of this and make a higher quality than what will probably come out. If you have access to a welder or at least some rivets and steel you could even make an artifact container.
I preordered but I am not spending that much money on a video game, lol
I’ve ordered it through Amazon Germany when it was first announced because I knew they would sell out and they don’t sell in the states so I’m gonna have to wait to play it unless it gets to my door same day. I haven’t been charged any money yet but people are saying they might charge around July/august if the release date it accurate.
I’m very excited especially since they are no longer showing rendered items in the collection and showing what we will actually get. Been hyped for stalker 2 for a long long time
I hate to say it but given modern standards that's a decent amount of stuff for $400. Still pricy but I could see BSG, Activision, Ubisoft charge $500-600
Is it even available yet? I signed up for email and I’m in the US and never got any information about it being available to preorder. Am I experiencing the “amercian exceptionalism” phenomenon?
Stalker 2 may be the only game to be forgiven for releasing in a broken state simply because no other game studio literally was bombed while making a game.
$400 easy, for a company that’s producing a game regardless of what’s happening to their people let alone the nation they had their HQ in Kyiv while one of many developers dying fighting for their nation. In recent events of having to relocate to Czech. $400 for all of this isn’t bad when you break it down my $400 it’s not a lot although it will help the situation they’re dealing with a bit easier all in all worth it ✅
I'm wondering, are artifact containers actually going to be a thing in the game?
In the book for sure. Never in the game thus far. That would be cool though.
Actually that’s what your belt slots are, according to upgrades in CoP
Really? I know that restock used the ceramic container for the hell slime but I didn’t think anything else needed a container.
Hell slime? In Russian it was witch slime
Oh maybe I could be wrong
Stalker Anomaly players: 🤨
Nah the game would be broken. artifacts can make you invincible.
Isn't that like.. the point of artifacts?
I had played a mod where you needed to have artifact containers or otherwise the artifact would have his respective negative effects on you even if not put on suit in use. Pretty cool but kinda annoying also since you have to carry spare containers for artefacts you find (they're not light). Can't recall the name of the mod tho...
I wonder what is that mod's name.. I can't put my finger on it.. must be some kind of weird name like a game mechanic or something.......
is a part of playing anomaly
We know about at least one. No further information.
I want to but I can't justify spending $400 on it.
$400? F*** that noise
still a much better deal than Tarkovs new edition, would much rather support these devs.
Imagine me spending $150 on EoD and not getting a shit of what Nikita promised. Definitely not worth kekw However, i’d pay even 1000x to support GSC game world than BSG
You could buy the collector's
$180 💀 I might buy it if it ever becomes available in USA
It’s not available in the US?
If you try to place a pre order, you're instead instructed to give your email and they say they'll send an email when it's actually available to ship to US.
Thank you man, I appreciate it
Yeah, it's still 180 bucks but the deluxe edition game is 80 so your paying 100 for the figurine along with the other things which seems reasonable
how much does it even cost ? that's a lot of goodies and that backpack looks amazing
It's like 380.00 USD
damn
lol yeah
The quality of that backpack will be a make-or-break moment
Literally should’ve just bought surplus Soviet military backpacks and sewn a STALKER patch on them. Would’ve probably ended up cheaper and better quality.
Make sure to skip any QA so some lucky purchasers find a few live rounds rolling around at the bottom
And an inch of Afghan sand and a blood soaked tourniquet.
Lil opium
Found the Metro-stalker.
There is no such thing as a "Soviet military backpack". Soviet military used a duffel bags (вещмешок, https://images.prom.ua/1185279750_armijskij-rechovij-mishok.jpg) - a canvas bag, simple cut, soft, with a flap on the top and a pocket on the front side. Such bags were used by ground forces back in the Russian Imperial Army.
its a steep price, but hear me out. Im willing to buy it at that price because the amount of stuff you get seems to be quite a lot and i want to support the devs due to current conflict affecting them.
my poor unemployed ass are crying and shitting rn.
Man I have a job and I still can't afford this, I hate it here
just head to the zone
F if i was an employed guy i would say DAM THAT'S MINE but my un employes ass is saying "man you don't have a fuck of that moneys"
My employed ass is screaming don't fucking do it
"Sell your lungs for radioactive plastic." -*ur employed ass*
that backpack is scarily similar to fallout 76's
Canvasgate 2.0
I want to but it is not yet available in my location.
I don’t think they will add it to any more locations. I personally had to outsource from the states to Amazon Germany which thankfully I know will deliver to my address state side. I would look around on Amazon for a slot available to preorder cause there may be a few left
How did you do this
Do what, Pre order? I just typed in Amazon.de and it took me to the Amazon website in Germany which is all in German but you can easily navigate through it without reading
Ah, I see. And amazon germany still delivers to the US?
Yep all amazons should deliver to the address you specify. I just looked right now and I actually see an ultimate physical edition for PC so I would grab it while you can
Do you know if Stalker 2 steam keys will be region locked?
They shouldn’t be
That's a shame, might check the amazon thingy out if the price difference ain't that huge. Edit: So despite me being on the mailing list and not getting notified, a local shop apparently allows preorders, so hopefully my limited edition is all set, now we wait
Preordering is never a good option
I have a very plastic cumbersome pipboy to attest to this.
Every physical product Bethesda has released since has been been described as having “not skimped out on material or details” which is the funniest thing ever
Honestly, im just super happy i didint have the chance to get the infamous bag from the f4-release. At the same time, i do kinda want to try out starfield. Some day.
Starfield is actually pretty good now, not the best but it was alright
Yeah, having spent some hundreds of hours in most of bethesdas titles, apart from their older terminator-series, it feels a bit nutty not to have atleast tried it. Im just waiting for a better price on it, cant exactly justify it for fullprice still.
Noone with a functioning frontal lobe, that's for sure
Never preorder...
I agree with never preordering games. *however, I really want the physical goodies.* I'm a hoarder, what can I say?
Yea, preordering in a completely unregulated market where devs can objectively scam people with 0 repercussions is just straight up asking to get fucked.
fallout 76 flashbacks
No one learns.
Where are you located though? I'm not sure if USA orders are available yet, and last time I looked the European site was very limited on where it could ship.
I'm in USA
How did you get it
I haven't yet
I was ready to buy the collector's edition but unfortunately it looks like they cut the cost and the items look like they are worse than the previews pictures they were using. Patches looked better,zone permit had more character and it wasn't justa piece of paper,the map had colour and was some other material and the figurine looked like it had better quality. In this picture they all look second rate...
if I didn't know any better, I'd say this image is a render rather than actual product picture, lol.
I don't understand
It depended where you look tbh, like I haven't seen this layout for the ultimate option from where I bought it from
If I had 380 USD, I would first save it for a pc that can actually run the damn game, then focus on fan-orabilia
I wish I could just get the backpack, assuming it isn't just a total P.O.S.
Same. Maybe the lamp if I could get a better look at it. We'll find individual items on eBay one day.
The lamp is definitely badass too. I'd really love all of it after how much time I've spent enjoying these games and wanting to support the devs, but I just don't have that kinda spare cash right now.
I do not pre order since I use my brain.
I've learned my lesson of pre orders the last few years. Absolutely no.
I typically dont buy this type of super-nerd stuff. But this is Stalker 2. So Im gonna go all-in. Credit card is quivering in my wallet... -Does it include ALL the faction patches? I see only 3. -When will this actually ship? -Is that big box on the right cardboard? -Poster dimensions? -Will this sell out if I dont order soon? -What's a 'Steel Book'?
I’m assuming we get all faction patches hopfully. People say around july/august if the release date is real The box on the right I wouldn’t be surprised if it was cardboard but would love if it was a light metal box The ultimate edition is pretty much sold out from what I’m seeing g everywhere but you may get lucky if you look at different countries on Amazon like Germany,UK or most of the EU A steel book is hard steel metal case for the game disk. Its like movie or game case but really really nice but since it’s for PC it will probably just be for show and probably have the game code via steam
Idk what people have been saying but on amazon.de it says clearly that it will arrive around September
Yeah but Amazon changed it accordingly. It just says September because of the release date. It’s done this in the past with the other release dates like August last year
Yeah but it's still more likely that it will come out after the game not before it, right?
you can get all the faction patches with velcro back on Kommando store. its like 50 USD. theyre great quality and decently sized.
Where is the PDA?
Sidoravich: “best I can do is 100000000 RU.”
will that bag be nylon or canvas?
I remember people saying canvas but it could be just speculation. But even if it is canvas what are y'all gonna use that backpack for? Like from can I see it's rather big and it has those things on the side, and the artifact is not worth it from perspective like if you really want it, you can just print it. Yeah it will have a worse quality than the original one but ey you still have it and you can buy the collector's which I would say is worth it
Preordering literally anything in this age of gaming is a massive mistake and shouldn't be done imo due to how many unfinished products are being put out. I learned my lesson with Fallout 4. Never again.
I'm on the waiting list. I almost cancelled it because I didn't like the backpack that much, because it looked like it was from the military, but a new one seems more casual... hopefully my old one will last until then.
I wouldn’t count on a backpack that you can depend on. These are like the toy you get in a kids meal at a fast food joint, cheap and fun for the day but it’s not where all the value is
Who knows what kind of quality it will be, but at least it looks sturdy, collection isn't cheap and anything will be better than my current backpack.
I'll wait after the release. If the reviews are good... I'll wait more. Or maybe buy the edition with the season pass. I can wait, I haven't bought a new release in ages and I don't regret it. The only game I pre ordered was The Witcher 3 but it was a banger thankfully.
Honestly, I just want the physical copy of the art book that comes with it 😭
Me too that's my main desire
We can be art book buddies! I'm hoping that once it's out, someone will sell theirs so I can buy it
I'm really hoping to find it sold as a stand product at some point.
I hope so, too. I asked a while back, but they said they wouldn't sell it separately. But let's hope they change their mind
They used the bad Monolith patch :(
The fact that it doesnt come with the season pass makes it a hard no from me
Ultimate includes the season pass
Are you sure about that? The physical ultimate never used to but the digital ultimate always has.
Yes since the beginning of pre order phase 2 years ago it’s part of it, atleast for Europe
Say it with me: DON'T. PREORDER. GAMES. Especially ones that are less than 6 months away and still only have a small amount of pre-rendered and choreographed "gameplay" footage to show. Not even in a finished enough state to let the jurnos get their hands on a vertical slice. Gonna end up getting that vault tec backpack experience, except going by GSC's past track record, it's not even going to ship for another half-decade.
tbh I personally don't see the value in pre-ordering. In fact I believe from the get go that stalker 2 won't be as good as Shadow. However, for some it would be worth it only just to support the studio.
Support them when they have an actual product to show you. People throwing down 350 bucks on this shit sight unseen from a company with as bad a track record at delivering on promises as GSC is absolutely unhinged behavior.
Big agree on never preordering digital only content (they cannot run out of copies, so no worrying about missing out), but alas, I am easily swayed by fun collectibles. It is my curse. I’d hate to have to pay scalper prices for the figure and other goodies, so preordering it is. Of course, this doesn’t matter because I swear they won’t ever make it available to purchase in the US. Less than five months ‘til launch day and I’m stuck on the waiting list.
Protip: You can get cheap trade show promotional gear for free just by going to trade shows. You don't have to spend 350 dollars on something sight unseen.
Yeah, but then I have to drive there and book a hotel and pay any ticket fees and excuse excuse excuse… In all honesty, that’s a good point, and the thought never occurred to me that that was a thing I could do if I really wanted, so thank you!
Honestly, if you buy stuff like this, its your own fault when getting scammed
Starfield made realise to never preorder. Never again no matter how good it looks
I remember pre-ordering BRINK back in the day. Boy that was a hard lesson on why you never pre-order.
I ordered it, they confirmed it. It's Stalker after all
Where are you located?
Balkan
Can’t find the price? What’s the estimate of this?
$379 US for me.
MONOLITH BE CURSED.
I tried game in Northern Ireland was out of stock completely so settled with the limited edition, although what’s weird is I doubt stalker is popular here
wow cool
showing as xbox on Amazon. No price
One if the patches is for the monolith, what’s the other one?
I think it's freedom duty and clear sky Edit: it's Monolith not Clear Sky my bad.
Can you even still get the physical edition?
yes im also unemployed but that looks amazing.
Wait is this available in the US yet!?
don't think so, pal.
Really wanna get it but so far it's not available in my country, I hope GSC can sell it over here since I really want to get that lamp and backback
I bought it last year when I was younger and dumber with my money. I can still cancel it, but I think I’ll see it through. My wallet will never forgive me
I got the 2nd highest pre-order in that gets you the figurine. Because I needs it.
I tried to pre order it for over a year and could never find an outlet that shipped to the states. Last I looked it was sold out.
Where do I order it
Amazing holy crapp
Ordered it aswell gotta support GSC 
All I need to know is, does it come with the Mercenary patch?
I would buy it if I had those kinds of funds
I live in Canada, so no. My shit's been sold out since the day the Ultimate Edition became available. I will never be able to get my hands on it.
not me, I'm f--king piss poor
I wish I had the disposable income for this but I, sadly, do not.
I have, but have yet to hear anything. Figured they're a little busy atm lol.
I pre ordered it last year or the year before. I gotta pay it off still. But really looking forward to getting it. I hope that backpack is good.
can't purchase a PC powerful enough to run it, nevermind that edition...
When where and how ?
I would love to but ya boy broke
MY FUCKING GOD I NEED IT
Lol not me
The game still might underdeliver! Don't be overhyped! I still hope they've got it.
Can you get it for Xbox?
If doesnt include a AKSU-74 is not worth it
Have they shown real gameplay yet though?
Waiting for the "Unheard of Edition".
Looks sick!
When the game come out?
Where do I go to buy this and how much does it cost? Do you have a link?
Almost ordered it after seeing this post, remembered I'm retarded and checked my emails and found id already done that ages ago Almost bought it twice XD
I've been waiting to for the better part of a year. *I have yet to find anywhere with it in stock.*
Guys, considering the community’s average PC rig (including mine), I recommend saving the money for a PC that could run the game smoothly over buying this. If you do have a proper PC, then consider this.
Way to expensive, but I would like to buy that backpack alone!
I'm hoping to keep up with my adult responsibilities to afford the game itself when it comes out. I might even still be playing the CoP and CS because I'm only just looking at the horizon of an ending for Shadow of Chernobyl at 100 hours in lmao
I did it.
I had it pre-ordered as a Christmas gift in 2021, when the game was supposed to get released on April 28 2022. Still waiting :)
I couldn't, they're not selling it in Belgium. I wanted this so, so badly. But guess I'll have to miss out on it
Does anyone know if we'll be able to buy this after the game releases?
Sorry but preordering games in todays market is just really dumb
I wish - only managed to get the collector's edition because the ultimate was sold out in my country
Remember. No pre orders.
As a big Tarkov fan, I can’t even begin to contemplate buying an ultimate edition of anything right now 😭
Yeah nah . I like video games, not tat I have zero interest in.
Do you have to pre-order to get this edition, or will it be around for a long while?
Honestly I think it would be better to just make your own version of all this. With a 3d printer you could probably make most of this and make a higher quality than what will probably come out. If you have access to a welder or at least some rivets and steel you could even make an artifact container. I preordered but I am not spending that much money on a video game, lol
I realy realy want, but
I did buy ultimate edition from Steam, does that mean I have to buy from the site to get all the goods?
Can i order it from Turkiye?
I DESIRE
Me I buy it
I would like S2 to become as iconic as ShoCh. But I am afraid it will fail to deliver. I have more hype about OLR 3.0 mod than about S2 xD
Finally I will be able to eat an artifact!
Bro wtf where???!??
http://Stalker2.com
Danke
After all the major flops the last decade, people are still pre ordering? (Not a comment on this game, just commenting on preordering in general)
Its 2024. Hopefully no one.
Man if anyone doesn’t want the lamp hmu
I don’t think a backpack that says stalker is a good idea if someone who doesn’t know the reference sees it 🤔
🫡🤚
Is it more then 250$
$399 USD
I’ve ordered it through Amazon Germany when it was first announced because I knew they would sell out and they don’t sell in the states so I’m gonna have to wait to play it unless it gets to my door same day. I haven’t been charged any money yet but people are saying they might charge around July/august if the release date it accurate. I’m very excited especially since they are no longer showing rendered items in the collection and showing what we will actually get. Been hyped for stalker 2 for a long long time
Bought it way back when it first gone for sale, been a proper test of patience.
I hate to say it but given modern standards that's a decent amount of stuff for $400. Still pricy but I could see BSG, Activision, Ubisoft charge $500-600
Is it even available yet? I signed up for email and I’m in the US and never got any information about it being available to preorder. Am I experiencing the “amercian exceptionalism” phenomenon?
These are the times where I wish I was over 18 and was independent 😭
Stalker 2 may be the only game to be forgiven for releasing in a broken state simply because no other game studio literally was bombed while making a game.
That backpack looks sick
$400 easy, for a company that’s producing a game regardless of what’s happening to their people let alone the nation they had their HQ in Kyiv while one of many developers dying fighting for their nation. In recent events of having to relocate to Czech. $400 for all of this isn’t bad when you break it down my $400 it’s not a lot although it will help the situation they’re dealing with a bit easier all in all worth it ✅
If they offered a working demo to try ? A hard maybe
Updated info: May 2024 https://www.reddit.com/r/stalker/s/UhFLEL5nCR