A Fire Destroys Offices of Stalker 2 Developer, GSC Game World
Tragedy struck the offices of GSC Game World, the developer behind the highly anticipated game Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, as a fire ravaged part of their premises. The incident took place in Prague last Thursday, resulting in the destruction of one of the three floors, which now requires extensive reconstruction.
No Injuries Reported
Fortunately, no employees were harmed in the fire. When questioned about the incident on Discord, a spokesperson confirmed the news, stating, “It is true. A fire broke out in our offices in Prague on Thursday. Although the fire was successfully extinguished, one of the office floors now needs complete reconstruction. Further details regarding the accident are currently under investigation.”
The studio expressed gratitude for the support and concern shown by fans, assuring them that this setback will not deter their progress. “No anomaly, not even a fire, will stop us on our path to our ultimate goal. We have overcome worse challenges before. It’s okay,” they stated.
Possible Impact on Stalker 2 Release
The incident raises concerns about the release schedule for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which was already delayed a few days ago. It remains unclear whether the fire will affect the game’s timeline or if any data has been lost. Initial reports suggest that the gsc-game-world-developer-of-stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl/” title=”A fire destroys part of the offices of GSC Game World, developer of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl”>affected floor housed the studio’s backup servers, which may have been destroyed in the fire.
A Series of Challenges for GSC Game World
GSC Game World and Stalker 2 have faced numerous obstacles in recent years. The studio was forced to relocate from Kyiv to Prague due to the outbreak of the Ukrainian war. Additionally, they recently had to address a leak of a preliminary version of the game, which was stolen and shared online by Russian hackers. GSC described this incident as an ongoing attack they have been enduring for the past year and a half.
