Nvidia has released updated Game Ready drivers version 566.14, optimized for two expected games - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl . You can download the update now through GeForce Experience or through the NVIDIA App, which has officially finished beta testing.
These new drivers allow you to maximize performance in the specified games, in particular in the graphically demanding STALKER 2. Nvidia developers shared the results of testing the game on GeForce RTX 40 series video cards, which showed how different models behave at different resolutions.
Performance testing of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- 4K resolution (without DLSS) : RTX 4070 delivers around 31 FPS, and even the top RTX 4090 does not reach 60 FPS. However, enabling DLSS significantly improves performance.
- 1440p resolution : RTX 4060 Ti owners will get over 30 FPS without DLSS. This is the optimal choice for a smoother game.
- 1080p resolution : here the RTX 4060 delivers 43 FPS without using DLSS, and the framerate goes even higher on medium settings.
As for mobile graphics cards of the GeForce RTX 40 series, they also show a decent result. For example, the mobile RTX 4070 delivers 36 FPS at 1440p without DLSS and up to 76 FPS with DLSS and frame generation. Even the RTX 4050 at 1080p shows a good frame rate that ensures smooth gameplay.
Minimum system requirements
To run STALKER 2, the developers specified the following minimum requirements:
- Processor : AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i5-7600K
- RAM : at least 8 GB
- Video card : AMD Radeon RX 580 or GeForce GTX 1060
At these specs, the game will run at 720p resolution and 30 FPS, which may limit the visual experience.
Release and popularity on Steam
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl for release on November 20, 2024 . The game will be available on PC and Xbox Series platforms, as well as for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. STALKER 2 is the fourth most wishlisted game on Steam, trailing only Monster Hunter Wilds , Hollow Knight: Silksong , and Deadlock .
We will remind that GSC Game World raised the prices of all editions of STALKER 2 in Steam and Epic Games Store. Now the cheapest edition costs 1,399 hryvnias , which is still lower than the cost of many modern AAA games.
