Closer Look at Lightning Destruction VFX in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

There is a lot to admire in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and its VFX is definitely on this list. Thanks to the game's Lead VFX Artist Anton Pasichnyk, we can now enjoy its epic destructions and lightning bolts made with Unreal Engine up close.

Have a look at the power lines falling because of the chaos Pasichnyk's effects cause. The artist worked on their simulations, particles, and sequences, turning the city into a true catastrophe.

Other than the destructions, Pasichnyk also contributed to Stalker 2's weather and a variety of anomalies, which you can find on his ArtStation page:

Stalker 2 was in development for a long while but has been received pretty well despite its many hiccups at launch. Get it on Steam and join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.