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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

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

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

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Mixed
61% of 552
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
9 months ago
Jan 15, 2026
Minimum PC
Arc A580
16 GB RAM · 150 GB disk
Full requirements

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

61% of 552 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

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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone system requirements

Minimum: Arc A580, 16 GB RAM, 150 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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.

Recommended

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.

Does Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

In-game text has been translated into multiple languages using AI-generated translations. The character representing AI in the game features a voice generated through text-to-speech technology.

The statement mentions: VoicesText & translations

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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