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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 still in development, GSC seeking funds to continue
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is still in development, GSC Game World announced via the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Facebook page, writing, "The Stalker team is extremely happy! Why? Because we are continuing work on Stalker 2 after the holidays." GSC is celebrating, for now -- spokesperson Oleg Yavorsky said GSC is still seeking funding to support S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, according to a statement published by Edge. "We are hopeful things turn out well eventually," Yavorsky said. "The team really wants to see S.T.A.L.K.E.R. continue." In December, GSC responded to rumors that it would be shut down, saying that there was cause for hope and to await news in January. Things seem to be going well at the moment, but we have contacted GSC for clarification on its financial situation and the continued development of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. studio possibly considering MMO
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl was an FPS released last year by GSC Game World, based in the Ukraine. At a press conference concerning its upcoming sequel, Clear Sky, GSC's PR head Oleg Yavorsky said that the team is "considering" creating an MMO from the franchise.While nothing is definite yet, and Yavorsky has admitted to needing to confer with someone with more experience in MMO development, would the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series make a good MMO? A post-apocalyptic/radioactive wasteland setting could be interesting but limited. Character advancement through collection of items would work well as an MMO mechanic. There are various factions in the original game that could offer enticing classes. And the Anomalies -- areas where the laws of physics are bent askew -- might be a fun way to innovate. Let's hope to hear something before too long.
