Rubik’s Cube artifact teased for STALKER 2 Heart of Chernobyl

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GSC Game World has released a brief clip that reveals another artifact destined for STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. The object is described as a brand new Rubik’s Cube, also known as the Magic Cube, and it immediately stirs curiosity about how it will function in the harsh Zone and what role it will play in survival and combat. The video invites players to imagine fresh mechanics, new risks, and more strategic choices during encounters with hostile factions and anomalies alike.

In its appearance the cube echoes the familiar artifact Hunk of Meat, a relic many players remember from earlier journeys through the Zone. The official description notes that the Rubik’s Cube will bring practical benefits in gunfights by slowing incoming bullets, a defensive effect that could shift how teams coordinate during firefights. The Ukrainian localization uses the name Rubik’s Cube for this artifact, marking its first appearance in the mainline STALKER games rather than solely in adaptations or spin-offs. This development fuels anticipation among veteran stalkers and newcomers who crave deeper, more tactile combat encounters.

Only the most seasoned artifact hunters will ever claim this rare treasure tied to gravity anomalies. Its mechanism remains partly understood, but the effect is evident: a distinct weakening of powerful external bursts of kinetic energy, a phenomenon that could alter the pacing of a fight and the risk assessment of a stalker exploring a haunted site.

— official description

The game highlights the fact that STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl launched in December 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X/S and was made available on Game Pass from day one, giving players across platforms immediate access to the post‑apocalyptic experience. This release milestone marks a new chapter for the series, inviting a wider audience to explore the Zone with updated visuals, refined mechanics, and expanded lore that ties together the franchise’s signature atmosphere with modern hardware capabilities.

Earlier, Steam listed the minimum and recommended system requirements for STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. In tandem with those specifics, the developers teased another artifact that will appear in the game, hinting at an even richer catalog of anomalies and tools that players can seek, study, and exploit on their journeys through ruined cities, irradiated plains, and underground tunnels.

In other gaming news, Duckeys revealed a prototype keyboard equipped with meowing keycaps, a playful nod to hardware enthusiasts who love quirky add-ons during major game launches. This whimsical release underscores the broader culture surrounding STALKER 2 and similar big-name titles, where fans often celebrate not just the software but the peripheral experiences that accompany a new era of survival storytelling — VG Times

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