S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is a new expansion for GSC Game World's hit open-world FPS title. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Release Date and Time
Releasing August 20, 2026
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is a new expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, set to launch on August 20, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games, and GOG.
It is available exclusively for the Ultimate Edition of the game, and currently unclear whether it will be released as a standalone DLC in the future.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Overview
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is an expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, where players explore the iconic CNPP and Iron Forest regions while stepping right into the fierce confrontation between Duty and Freedom. Driven by rumors of power and miraculous artifacts, stalkers brave lethal anomalies, mutated fauna, and hostile factions.
In addition to new locations, players will obtain new weapons and gear to help them survive these harsh environments. Their decisions will also be vital, as they will affect the story's outcome.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope on Xbox Game Pass?
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope on PS Plus?
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope has not been announced for PS Plus.
Announcement History
2026
July 27, 2026 | First Revealed
GSC Game World dropped the official Release Date Announcement Trailer, confirming the DLC's launch date as August 20, 2026 across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. They also revealed that the expansion would launch simultaneously alongside Update 2.0—a massive free update upgrading the base game to Unreal Engine 5.5.4.
March 26, 2026 | First Revealed
GSC Game World formally announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase. The initial announcement teaser confirmed the DLC would feature protagonist Skif, focus on the escalating war between the Duty and Freedom factions, and unlock restricted areas like the Iron Forest and CNPP.
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