Return to the Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — a new chapter in the brutal and mysterious world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Prepare to face new dangers, uncover new mysteries, and experience another intense journey through the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Cost of Hope expands the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 experience with a new adventure for players ready to return to the Zone. Explore, fight, survive, and make your way through an unforgiving world where every decision can have consequences. Features New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 adventure — Return to the Zone for a new chapter in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. story. Explore the Zone — Venture through the atmospheric and dangerous Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Intense combat — Battle hostile enemies and deadly threats using the game's arsenal. Anomalies & artifacts — Face the supernatural dangers of the Zone and search for valuable artifacts. Action, adventure & RPG — Experience a story-driven expansion combining FPS combat, exploration, survival, and RPG elements. Atmospheric experience — Immerse yourself in the dark, mature world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.