{"id":4538,"date":"2026-08-12T17:42:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playtogame.com.ua\/news\/almanakhy-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-znovu-u-vilnomu-prodazhu-ta-konkurs-plakativ-shcho-novoho-u-zoni-4538\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:48:04","slug":"almanakhy-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-znovu-u-vilnomu-prodazhu-ta-konkurs-plakativ-shcho-novoho-u-zoni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playtogame.com.ua\/en\/games\/almanakhy-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-znovu-u-vilnomu-prodazhu-ta-konkurs-plakativ-shcho-novoho-u-zoni-4538\/","title":{"rendered":"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Almanacs Are Back on Sale, and a Poster Contest Is Underway: What’s New in the Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The collector\u2019s almanac based on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl universe is now available again for purchase directly at ATB supermarkets<\/strong>. Previously, those wishing to obtain a printed copy had to place a pre-order through the retailer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The retail chain announced this on its social media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision to release an additional print run of the almanac for general retail was made after the previous batches generated significant interest among fans of the game. So now, you can go directly to a store to pick up a copy\u2014no advance reservation is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, \u201cATB\u201d continues to fulfill orders that have already been placed<\/strong>. Customers who managed to pre-order should receive their almanacs in August according to the scheduled timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also news for collectors. Discounted terms for purchasing special collectible cards will remain in effect until the end of summer. However, this depends on the specific store: the availability of cards will be determined by actual stock levels at retail locations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFreedom\u201d or \u201cDuty\u201d: GSC Game World Invites Fans to a Creative Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, GSC Game World announced a campaign poster contest for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 fans<\/strong>. Participants are invited to choose one of two factions\u2014\u201cFreedom\u201d or \u201cDuty\u201d\u2014and create their own poster or flyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cZona needs propaganda\u2014yours,\u201d the developers note.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The organizers encourage participants not only to campaign for their chosen side and recruit new fighters, but also to creatively mock their opponents. The main requirement is that the artwork must look as if it could actually be posted somewhere in the Zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finished entries must be posted with the hashtag #StalkerPosterContest and tag the project\u2019s official pages. Winners will receive S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope game keys and branded Xbox controllers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submissions will be accepted until August 31<\/strong> at 6:00 p.m. CEST (UTC+2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd34\ud83d\udfe2 The Zone needs propaganda \u2014 yours.

Freedom and Duty are looking for stalkers ready to spread their message across the Zone.

Choose your side and create a propaganda poster or recruitment leaflet for Freedom or Duty. Rally new recruits, praise your faction, mock your rivals\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TvtvDhnz23<\/a><\/p>— S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL (@stalker_thegame) August 10, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>