As the gaming world anticipates the release of Stalker 2, excitement builds among Xbox fans regarding its potential impact on the upcoming Game Awards. Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has expressed optimism that this open-world title could emerge as a serious contender for Game of the Year in 2024, particularly given its tumultuous development journey amidst the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
Phil Spencer’s Insights on Stalker 2
In a recent interview with Game File, Phil Spencer highlighted the significance of Stalker 2 reaching completion, calling it “just remarkable”. He emphasized the resilience shown by the development team amidst various challenges, asserting that the game will “likely be on some people’s lists of their favorite game of the year”.
“The fact that the game is shipping all up is just remarkable,”
Spencer further articulated his pride in partnering to see this project come to fruition. He noted the substantial progress in quality since the game was initially showcased at Gamescom earlier this year, expressing confidence that players will be impressed with the final product.