Summary
ASTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylplayer has shared a fantastic discovery with the gaming community, after stumbling upon an unmistakableHarry PotterEaster egg during their playthrough. Since the pop culture umbrella shelters a vast amount of content, it’s becoming increasingly popular to see game developers pay homage to iconic IPs in their titles, even ifSTALKER 2andHarry Potterhave nothing in common.
STALKER 2was finally released in November 2024 after enduring over 10 years of development, and the FPS survival horror serves as the fourth game in GSC Game World’s series as a successor to 2009’sCall of Pripyat. To get started, it’srecommended thatSTALKER 2players complete a few initial tasks, which will only aid their experience, and what awaits in the thick of gameplay is a multi-ending story, cutting-edge photogrammetry graphics, and a seamless open world.
Posted on Twitter by xGarbett, a screenshot fromSTALKER 2was shared with the gaming community, showing the player illuminating an anomaly in the tree ahead. A car was suspended between the trunks of a barren tree, echoing the iconic scene fromHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsafter Ron and Harry steal the Weasleys' car. The decrepit vehicle in the shooter looks exactly like the Ford Anglia 105E model used in the film, and fans will know the car also becomes wedged in the Whomping Willow on Hogwarts’ grounds.STALKER 2notably takes inspiration from certain movies and novels, and this is a clear nod to Chris Columbus’ 2002 adaptation.
STALKER 2 Player Spots Flying Car Harry Potter Easter Egg
Hogwarts Legacyoffered a basket ofHarry PotterEaster eggsfor die-hard fans to catch, but this appears to be the only nod to the wizarding world found inSTALKER 2so far. However, the same player, who also makes content about Easter egg hunting, also found references toDark SoulsandCall of Duty 4in the shooter. Most notably, a lone campfire lit near a stretch of water is a nod to the Bonfire used as the Chosen Undead’s place of rest in FromSoftware’s Soulslike.
Harry Potterfans currently have Avalanche Software’s sequel and the live-action television reboot in their crosshairs, andHogwarts Legacy 2may even have story ties to HBO’s upcoming series. Even though the fandom considers the original films timeless and irreplaceable, futureHarry Pottercontent is something to look forward to, andSTALKER 2certainly acknowledges the franchise’s popularity.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a sequel to the award-winning game franchise developed by GSC Game World. Experience one-of-a-kind gameplay, featuring the elements of a first-person shooter, immersive sim, and horror. The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone is a unique, dangerous and ever-changing environment. It promises a lot — the artifacts of unbelievable value can be yours if you dare to claim them. The price you may pay, on the other hand, is no less than your own life. One of the biggest open-worlds to date, filled with radiation, mutants and anomalies, is yours to explore. All the choices across the way not only define your own epic story, but influence the future itself. Be mindful about what you see, do and plan, as you will have to find your way through the Zone or be forever lost to it.
