Stalker 2 - Which edition should you buy?

If you are not intending to play Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl as part of a Game Pass subscription you will be looking to purchase the game for yourself. As is normal with big releases these days Stalker 2 comes in a variety of flavors ranging from the reasonably priced, up to spending a crazy amount of money to play the game. To help you make your choice we have broken them all down on this page to at least give you half a chance at buying the Stalker 2 edition that is right for you.

What’s in the different Stalker 2 Editions?

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to Stalker 2 editions. You wait for 13 years for one to come along and then seven turn up at the same time. We have split out what you get in the various Digital and Physical editions into handy, easy-to-read tables below.

Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl Digital Editions

Edition	Content	Price
Digital Standard Edition	Exclusive pre-order bonus: Extended campfire content “The Veteran” unique weapon “The Tourist” unique weapon “Early Bird” exclusive backpack Steam Exclusive content: Dynamic Theme Animated Avatar Avatar Frame	US$59.99
Digital Deluxe Edition	Exclusive pre-order bonus: Extended campfire content “The Veteran” unique weapon “The Tourist” unique weapon “Early Bird” exclusive backpack Steam Exclusive content: Dynamic Theme Animated Avatar Avatar Frame Bonus Side Quest Digital Artbook Official Soundtrack 1 special suit 3 unique weapons 2 special suits and 3 unique weapons	US$79.99
Digital Ultimate Edition	Exclusive pre-order bonus: Extended campfire content “The Veteran” unique weapon “The Tourist” unique weapon “Early Bird” exclusive backpack Steam Exclusive content: Dynamic Theme Animated Avatar Avatar Frame Bonus Side Quest Digital Artbook Official Soundtrack 1 special suit 3 unique weapons 3 special suits and 7 unique weapons Season Pass (two story expansions and future DLC)	US$109.99

Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl Physical Editions

Besides the Digital versions, we also have four physical versions you can order and receive, including a frankly ridiculous Ultimate version costing getting on for $400.

Edition	Content	Price
Physical Standard Edition	Standard Edition Digital content Exclusive pre-order bonus: Extended campfire content “The Veteran” unique weapon “The Tourist” unique weapon “Early Bird” exclusive backpack Steam Exclusive content: Dynamic Theme Animated Avatar Avatar Frame Steel book Letter from developers Souvenir Zone Permit Sticker Pack	US$59.99
Physical Limited Edition	Limited Edition Digital content Exclusive pre-order bonus: Extended campfire content “The Veteran” unique weapon “The Tourist” unique weapon “Early Bird” exclusive backpack Steam Exclusive content: Dynamic Theme Animated Avatar Avatar Frame Steel book Letter from developers Souvenir Zone Permit Sticker Pack Zone map Poster Faction patches Military Token Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter	US$79.99
Physical Collector’s Edition	Collector’s Edition Digital content Exclusive pre-order bonus: Extended campfire content “The Veteran” unique weapon “The Tourist” unique weapon “Early Bird” exclusive backpack Steam Exclusive content: Dynamic Theme Animated Avatar Avatar Frame Steel book Letter from developers Souvenir Zone Permit Sticker Pack Zone map Poster Faction patches Military Token Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter Art book Stalker Figurine	US$179.99
Physical Ultimate Edition	Ultimate Edition Digital content Exclusive pre-order bonus: Extended campfire content “The Veteran” unique weapon “The Tourist” unique weapon “Early Bird” exclusive backpack Steam Exclusive content: Dynamic Theme Animated Avatar Avatar Frame Steel book Letter from developers Souvenir Zone Permit Sticker Pack Zone map Poster Faction patches Military Token Keychain (Multi-tool) with Fire Starter Art book Stalker Figurine Artefact Container Lamp STALKER Backpack	US$379.99

Which Stalker 2 edition should you buy?

There are seven offerings here including some that are clearly aimed at hardcore collectors. The original Stalker physical copies have become a much-desired collector’s item from back in the day so owning a physical edition here could be a decent pick if you want something that could be worth something in the future. Of course, nothing in this life is guaranteed and it might just have to suffice with it looking pretty on your gaming shelf. The original Stalker is collectible but was never intended to be, it is collectible as a piece of gaming history. Not a pre-packaged “COLLECT ME!” bundle at the cost of more than a new Xbox.

If you are new to Stalker just content yourself with the standard digital version and don’t get FOMO for a few cosmetics you won’t use here and there.