S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a first-person shooter with survival horror elements. It takes place in the post-apocalyptic exclusion zone of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The game world is divided into several territories, some of which are initially inaccessible.

The player survives in the Zone by monitoring numerous indicators such as hunger and sleep, ignoring which will lead to exhaustion and death. They can collect and store various items in their inventory, but there is a limit to the weight carried. The items include medicines, food, weapons, ammo, and armor. At the same time, armor and weapons gradually wear out.

In the Zone there are anomalies - dangerous formations that injure or kill on contact. The player can "probe" their boundaries by throwing bolts in the anomalies, by using special detectors "artifacts" are able to be found - valuable items that can be worn by the player, which can emit both useful and harmful effects.

In stalker camps the player can find traders, technicians and medics, who can provide services. Also present are areas to rest, and crates that allow the player to store items.

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