Overview
- The free Sealed Truth update for Stalker 2 went live Tuesday, opening the long-sealed lower levels of Lab X‑18 for a risky new mission.
- The quest follows rumors that Diod from Slag Heap tapped access to X‑18 and needs main hero Skif to get him inside.
- GSC Game World presents the drop as a thank-you to players and a focused story beat that probes the lab’s unresolved mysteries.
- The paid Cost of Hope DLC is slated for summer 2026 and adds the Iron Forest and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant with dozens of hours of content.
- The update promises high danger and high rewards that may include cash, useful gear, or lost knowledge tied to the Zone’s deeper secrets.