Our best PC game of 2024 has a crazy discount right now

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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl had a rough road to release, and if you weren’t keeping a close eye on it last year, you might have missed it entirely. Despite getting lost in the chaos of a jam-packed holiday season, the game stood out enough for us to crown it Best Windows PC Game of the Year in our own annual game awards.

If you skipped Stalker 2 at launch because of its early performance issues, now’s the time to dive in. The game has been polished with a slew of updates and improvements, making it better than ever—and it’s currently on sale for nearly half off. CDKeys has it for just $37.49, and you can save even more taking it down to $34.46 if you use their Lunar New Year discount code for another 10% off.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylwas: $59.99now: $37.49 at CDKeys TIPSNAKE$34.46Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐✅Perfect for:❌Avoid if:See at: CDKEYS

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl
was:
$59.99
now:
$37.49 at CDKeys

🔥TIP: Use code SNAKE for another 10% off taking this deal to $34.46!

"STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl stands tall as one of the most captivating open-world shooters I've ever played, with palpable atmosphere and deeply rewarding exploration that kept me glued to my seat along with addictively intense and dynamic action that kept me on the edge of it. Some major issues with certain mutant encounters and noteworthy bugs and performance snags take away from the experience, but even so, The Zone will engross you with its haunting wonders. There's truly nothing else like it." — Brendan Lowry, Gaming Writer

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅Perfect for: Fans of survival shooters and strategic combat.

❌Avoid if: You dislike tension and horror elements.

See at: CDKEYS

Why you should buy Stalker 2 at CDKeys

Use code SNAKE to get another 10% off (Image credit: CDKeys)

CDKeys is one of our best sites for cheap game keys.  The Stalker 2 deal is already a solid 40% off, but the Lunar New Year saleadds an extra 10% discount on top. Just use the code SNAKE at checkout (make sure you’re logged into your CDKeys account), and you’re good to go. Keep in mind, though, the code is a one-time use per customer, so choose wisely. Snagging our favorite PC game of 2024 for under $35? That’s a steal.

If Stalker 2 isn’t your thing, CDKeys has plenty of other titles on sale, including Balatro, Black Myth Wukong, and Space Marine 2.

Why we awarded Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl a Game of the Year Award

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The development of Stalker 2 was anything but smooth. The war in Ukraine threw the project into turmoil, leading to cancellations, revivals, and what felt like endless delays. Despite this GSC Game World managed to deliver a game that really pushed the shooter genre forward with its blend of survival mechanics and gripping storytelling that takes the term 'immersive' to another level. In fact we gave it 4 out of 5 in our Stalker 2 review.

While Stalker 2 did launch with a few bugs and performance hiccups, the team has been hard at work ironing those out. One major update alone tackled over 1800 individual issues, with the devs promising even more fixes on the way. And even with those early teething issues, the game’s tight gunplay, and hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack kept us hooked. It's stunning visuals do push hardware to it's limits so check if your PC can run Stalker 2 before purchasing. If you are going to jump in, our reviewer put together a list of things you need to know to make your journey much easier.

If you’re looking to own one of the most technically and artistically impressive games of 2024, now’s your chance to grab it for less than $35. Don’t sleep on this deal!

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Jennifer Young

Jen is a News Writer for Windows Central, focused on all things gaming and Microsoft. Anything slaying monsters with magical weapons will get a thumbs up such as Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Diablo, and Monster Hunter. When not playing games, she'll be watching a horror or trash reality TV show, she hasn't decided which of those categories the Kardashians fit into. You can follow Jen on Twitter @Jenbox360 for more Diablo fangirling and general moaning about British weather.