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23 July 2026, 19:26
2026-07-23
UPD. Grigorovich stated that the agreement with Xbox regarding the exclusivity of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 paid for the development of the game even before its release. GSC denies this
GSC Game World founder Serhiy Grigorovich told Ukrainian gaming blogger OLDboi in an interview that the agreement with Microsoft and Xbox regarding console exclusivity for STALKER 2 covered the costs of developing the game and actually paid for it before its release. The studio denies his words and says that Grigorovich did not participate in the negotiations and direct development of the project.
GSC Game World founder Serhiy Grigorovich told Ukrainian gaming blogger OLDboi in an interview that the agreement with Microsoft and Xbox regarding console exclusivity for STALKER 2 covered the costs of developing the game and actually paid for it before its release. The studio denies his words and says that Grigorovich did not participate in the negotiations and direct development of the project.
According to Grigorovich, the initiative from Xbox was unexpected: «They came themselves,» he said, explaining that after the release of the STALKER 2 trailer, Microsoft saw the number of views and about a week later sent GSC documents to sign an exclusive agreement.
Due to an NDA, Grigorovich cannot disclose specific figures for the deal, but he claims that it more than covered the costs of creating the game. In previous interviews, the GSC founder estimated the development of STALKER 2 at up to $70 million. Grigorovich also reiterated that he has not yet received payments for the sequel, and announced his intention to seek arbitration.
UPD. Studio GSC Game World denied Grigorovich’s words and stated that they were untrue.
In a conversation with Insider Gaming, a representative of GSC Game World noted that the company did not want to comment on Grigorovich’s statements, but believes that it is necessary now, «since further silence may be perceived as confirmation of information that is simply not true.»
The company claims that his statements do not reflect the actual circumstances of the deal.
«In accordance with the agreements reached between the parties, Serhiy did not participate in either negotiations with partners regarding STALKER 2 or in the direct development of the game throughout its entire production cycle. For our part, we have always fully adhered to these agreements. Therefore, his comments regarding the company’s activities cannot be considered an accurate reflection of the real state of affairs,» GSC noted.
The studio stated that the development of «STALKER 2 has become one of the most complex projects in the history of the video game industry.» Therefore, its development history should be «based on facts, not assumptions or subjective opinions.»
GSC added that it is grateful to everyone who made STALKER 2 possible, including players, partners, those who defend Ukraine, and owner Max Kripp. The studio noted that it was Kripp who «financed the majority of the development budget.»
UPD. The ARS Capital holding company (which includes GSC Game World) of businessman Maksym Krippa stated that they have no debts to Serhiy Grigorovich.
«ARS Capital and GSC Game World respect Serhiy Grigorovich’s historic contribution to the creation of the STALKER studio and franchise. At the same time, the status of the founder does not give him the authority to represent the company and for many years publicly spread statements about GSC Game World that are not true,» the press service said in a statement received by dev.ua.
The message emphasizes that GSC Game World has «properly and fully» fulfilled all obligations stipulated in the agreements, «the deadline for their fulfillment has arrived.»
«The allegations about the existence of overdue debts to Serhiy Grigorovich are not true. The terms of the relevant agreements are confidential. That is why the company will not disclose them in the media and will not conduct a contractual dispute in the public space,» ARS Capital added.
Фейк про скасування релізу S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 у випадку нападу РФ на Україну підняв хайп в американському Twitter. Що пишуть користувачі
Фейкова новина про те, що через ймовірне вторгнення РФ в Україну продовження гри S. T. A. L. K. E. R. 2, розробленої українською геймстудією GSC Game World, може не вийти, викликала хайп в американському сегменті Twitter.
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