It looks like Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will now release in the first half of 2023 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
This news did not come with an official statement or announcement. Rather, following Microsoft and Bethesda’s showcase last night, Xbox released a tweet detailing all its upcoming games for the next 12 months.
As you can see below, this image shows Stalker 2 on the right-hand side, which denotes the games releasing in the first half of 2023.