August 8th is probably marked bright red in the calendars of cat fans – because this is the date on which World Cat Day is celebrated every year! And after the platformer Stray just brought the fluffy balls of fur to new video game fame, the developers of Stalker 2 can’t resist presenting their very own version of a kitty.
Of course, this is a terrifying beast that wants to rip your face off – did anyone expect anything else? Bayun
as the new enemy type is called, not only looks cool, but also sounds very interesting in terms of playing.
All information and concept art can be found here in the article, you can read more about the open world in our big FAQ:
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First, take another look at that friendly mutant face that will be staring at you from the darkness in the zone:
What is a bayun? This feline monster is not an invention of developer GSC Game World, but comes from the Slavic legends. And since its deadly claws and fangs wouldn’t be terrifying enough, these mutants bring with them a particularly nasty ability: thanks to flaps of skin on their throats, they can imitate all sorts of sounds, including human speech.
So be on your guard if you’re sneaking through the infested zone and suddenly hear cries for help. Maybe there really is someone in need – or maybe a hungry Bayun will lure you into a trap!
It is the first appearance of living mutant cats in the Stalker universe, so far only a few stuffed specimens have been found. Thanks to Unreal Engine 4, Bayun and other monsters should look wonderfully horrible – previous trailers already raise great hopes for graphics:
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However, the development of Stalker 2 is anything but smooth. GSC Game World is a Ukrainian development studio that partly had to move to Prague because of the Russian invasion, some employees are currently actively on the war front. You can read more about the extremely difficult conditions here.
There is no fixed release date yet, the target is the second quarter of 2023. We will of course keep you posted as soon as there is news!
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