S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a first-person shooter with survival horror elements. It takes place in the post-apocalyptic exclusion zone of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The game world is divided into several territories, some of which are initially inaccessible. The player survives in the Zone by monitoring numerous indicators such as hunger and sleep, ignoring which will lead to exhaustion and death. They can collect and store various items in their inventory, but there is a limit to the weight carried. The items include medicines, food, weapons, ammo, and armor. At the same time, armor and weapons gradually wear out.