The spotlight is on Ukrainian developers as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is released — the biggest event of the year in the gaming world.
Officially the most anticipated game worldwide, it has topped the Steam sales charts even before its release.
All of this is the result of the Ukrainian development team at GSC Game World.
“Our programmers create products that become global pop culture phenomena, keeping fans eagerly waiting for years without losing interest. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a prime example of how Ukrainian tech businesses can excel,” Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation, stated.
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