Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Open-world action RPG with scavenging, base building, and story choices

The Farm 51 · Released Mar 6, 2025 · Early Access

Reviews: Mixed; 65% of 766
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 3; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 8 months ago; Jan 15, 2026

What is Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone?

This open-world action RPG takes place in the post-apocalyptic Chornobyl Zone, where Cole Gray searches for a cure for his daughter. In first- or third-person view, you explore, scavenge resources, fight or avoid enemies, develop skills, build a base, and make choices that shape the story.

For you if...

+you enjoy scavenging and exploring a large map
+you like building a base and developing RPG skills
+you want choices that shape a nonlinear story

Not for you if...

−you expect the first game's tighter survival-horror style
−you prefer combat without scavenging or resource management

What players say

65% of 766 reviews are positive

Players praise the large map, scavenging, base building, and RPG progression. Many complain that the world feels empty and lacks the first game's survival-horror focus. Players also report bugs and performance problems, while recent reviewers point to the unfinished story and lack of updates.

Screenshots and trailer

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows 10 / 11
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Graphics: Intel Arc A580 / GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / Radeon RX 580
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 150 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Expected FPS: 30. SSD required.

OS: 64-bit Windows 10 / 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Graphics: Intel Arc A770 / GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB / Radeon RX 6700 XT
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 150 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1080p / Expected FPS: 60. SSD required.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.