Gamescom Opening Night Live Recap, Mortal Shell II & S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Cost of Hope

Neil Rivera Neil Rivera August 27, 2026
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Neil Rivera and Matthew field recap their favorite announcements at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 before diving into the brutal and unforgiving worlds of Mortal Shell II and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope.

ESRB Rating: M
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Mortal Shell II

Release DateAugust 20, 2026
PlatformsXbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
DeveloperCold Symmetry
PublisherPlaystack
buy now PC (Steam)  $49.99 buy now Xbox  $49.99 buy now PS5  $49.99
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope

Release DateAugust 20, 2026
PlatformsXbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
DeveloperGSC Game World
PublisherGSC Game World
buy now PC (Steam) $29.99 buy now Xbox $29.99 buy now PS5 $29.99

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