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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Profitable Before Launch Due to Xbox Deal

The success of the Ukrainian game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 resulted from a deal with Xbox, allowing GSC Game World to recoup development costs before the launch. Studio founder Serhiy Gryhorovych noted that Xbox's interest was piqued immediately after viewing the trailer, leading to a swift contract signing. Consequently, the game became an exclusive for the Xbox Series X/S console.

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Now S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Recoups Before Release Thanks to Xbox Deal

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    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Recoups Before Release Thanks to Xbox Deal

    The founder of GSC Game World intends to sue the new owner for not receiving payments from game sales.

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    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 became profitable before release due to Xbox deal

    According to new data, the game became profitable due to the Xbox deal, attracting an additional 82 million dollars in investments.

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