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Content notice: The gameplay revolves around shooting and eliminating enemies, including both human-like figures and mutated creatures, with blood and violent scenes depicted. For example, enemies may sometimes explode as a result of weapon effects or anomalies that are part of the game world. Additionally, the player character can consume alcohol throughout the game.
Mixed — 63% positive (8,744 reviews) · 44 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all.
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Action, Adventure, RPG · 2025 · More £15 - £30 games
Explore the perilous Zone of Exclusion as a lone survivor in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition, an action-adventure RPG from GSC Game World.
About this game
Back to where it all started — the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy, one of the most visionary and groundbreaking survival first-person-shooters of all time returns. Now upscaled, enhanced must-play journey for a new generation.
ENHANCED EDITION FEATURES:
Atmospheric visual enhancements including God Rays, Dynamic Screen Space Reflections, and Advanced Global Illumination effects.
Redesigned water shaders, upgraded skyboxes, and wetness effects.
Improved visuals with upscaled textures featuring more detailed NPCs and environment.
Upgraded weapon Field of View and models.
Multiple bugfixes and quality of life tweaks.
Full gamepad support.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all. Welcome to the former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant… the most dangerous place on Earth. Play as The Marked One, face sinister mysteries, radiation-soaked anomalous threats and moral dilemmas, as your decisions determine your destiny in this immersive dark sci-fi saga.
EMBRACE THE DESOLATION
Navigate the isolation and suspense of a harsh Eastern European wilderness, filled with hundreds of desperate vagabonds, mutant creatures, and lurking dangers unseen.
EXPLORE ANOMALOUS WORLD
Venture through realistic locations deeply rooted in the anomalous aftermath of the Chornobyl disaster. Each area holds its own grim secrets and discoveries, awaiting the bravest stalkers.
SURVIVE AT ALL COSTS
Treacherous anomalies, invisible radiation, starvation, and ruthless mutants will hunt you in the Zone. Carefully manage your resources and utilize an arsenal of over 30 weapons. Your choices pave a non-linear path toward multiple endings in your quest to uncover the Zone's darkest secrets.
Good Hunting, stalker!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i3-7100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 4GB / AMD Radeon RX 560 4GB
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: LOW | FXAA; Resolution: 1080p; Target FPS: 60
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: MAXIMUM; Resolution: 1080p; Target FPS: 60
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
🌱 GSC Game World May Publisher Sale Is Live on Steam
The Zone traders can wait for your habar — the real-world sale is now live across all GSC Game World games. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1643320/STALKER_2_Heart_of_Chornobyl Whether you are a veteran player or have only played the most recent titles, this is your chance to complete your collection and explore deals ranging from 30% off S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl to discounts of up to 75% across other games from GSC Game World from May 14 to 27. Different worlds, one spirit, and zero reasons to hesitate! Publisher Sale is here: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/GSC/sale/gsc-may-sale-2026Read full article on Community Announcements ([GSC]McCulkin)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix v1.3.3
Fixed regression crash in trade windowRead full article on Community Announcements (ManOwaR)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix v1.3.2
Fixed loading MODs from filesystem. Fixed a crash when manipulating inventory. Fixed an issue where Healing berill and Anomalous jacket suits increased bleeding instead of decreasing it.Read full article on Community Announcements (ManOwaR)AnnouncementsOfficial
GSC Game World — 30 years on the path
Today, we mark a special date. Not just an anniversary, but another step on a path that began with a dream — and still runs on it.The formula has never changed: an idea, a team, and the conviction that games can be more than entertainment. This road, with all its insane challenges and unexpected turns, is what has shaped us.From S.T.A.L.K.E.R. to Cossacks, from Hover Ace to Heroes of Annihilated Empires, and every world in between — we build places where anyone can become a hero, where magic feels real, and where radioactive fog cradles legends.We create worlds. You are the ones who make them breathe.In these 30 years, we’ve done far more than ship games. We’ve built a community of people who don’t just play — they vanish inside, they live every second of it.That’s why there has never been an “us” and a “you.” There has only ever been us, together. And much more is still ahead: new worlds, new challenges, and new emotions. We’re not stopping.Thank you for walking this road with us.In celebration of our 30th anniversary, you can find discounts of up to 75% on all GSC Game World games on Steam as part of our Anniversary Sale — including games from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Cossacks, Heroes of Annihilated Empires, and other universes: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/GSC/sale/GSC30thAnniversarySaleWith love, GSC Game World ❤️Read full article on Community Announcements ([GSC]Artemida)Patch NotesOfficial
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy — Enhanced Edition | Patch 1.3.1
Stalkers, Today we are releasing a minor patch to implement a highly anticipated feature, and fight against mutants issues that arrived after Patch 1.3.What is new:Added Nvidia DLSS upscaling technology to all the titles.Fixed the most occurring crashes.Corrected quick-save naming issue (no spaces in save summary).Temporary Reverted changes to sun coordinates and fixed rotation. \Thank you for your support and Good hunting, stalkers!Read full article on Community Announcements ([GSC]Mol1t)
