S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition
STALKER Trilogy: Enhanced Edition, STALKER: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition, STALKER: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition, STALKER: Call of Prypiat - Enhanced Edition
Release Date: May 20, 2025
Steam
A remastered collection of the first three STALKER games from GSC Game World studio. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition contains STALKER: Shadow of Chornobyl, STALKER: Clear Sky, and STALKER: Call of Pripyat. The new versions offers greatly improved visuals, mod and other fixes.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition is a compilation featuring remastered versions of the first three installments of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
New features in the remasters
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition introduces a number of new features.
Visual enhancements
The most important improvements in all three games are those related to visuals. The developers focused on the lighting, which became more realistic, they improved the textures and models of characters, weapons and environmental elements. Additionally, they improved the shader effects of water and moisture, as well as skyboxes (and consequently - the appearance of the sky). The icing on the cake is featuring pre-rendered cutscenes in 4K resolution.
Other new features
This is not the end, as the console versions now feature graphics modes that utilize their capabilities (allowing us to choose between animation smoothness and graphic quality), as well as for keyboard and mouse. The PC version has been integrated with Steam Workshop and optimized for Steam Deck. It also s cloud saves and playing using a controller. In addition to this, remasters mods on all platforms, thanks to the integration with the mod.io platform.
Free update
Owners of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy compilation on consoles, as well as the original games from this series on computers, have received free access to this package.
Story
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition allows us to participate in the events presented in the first three productions under the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. banner. We find ourselves in an alternative version of the titular Zone. It is the Exclusion Zone around the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, overrun by mutated creatures and dangerous anomalies. We play as the titular stalkers in individual games, who venture into this territory in search of valuable artifacts.
STALKER: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition
The first game under this banner allows us to play as a hero suffering from amnesia, who traverses the Zone, trying to unravel the mystery of his identity. Along the way, the protagonist learns more about this place and discovers its dark secrets.
STALKER: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition
The second game in the series is a prequel to Shadow of Chornobyl. Its main character is a mercenary known by the pseudonym Scar, whose goal is to reach the source of powerful anomalies known as emissions and stop them before they completely devastate the Zone.
STALKER: Call of Pripyat - Enhanced Edition
The third installment in this series is a continuation of Shadow of Chornobyl, telling the story of Major Alexander Degtyarev following the trail of the missing first expedition to the heart of the Zone.
Gameplay
In S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition, we view the action from a first-person perspective (FPP). The games included in the compilation provide us with a range of open locations to explore. We get to know their inhabitants and perform missions for them, establish more or less friendly relations with individual factions, as well as engage in battles with opponents.
Combat requires a tactical approach from us, as enemies (both humans and mutants) often have a numerical advantage over us. In addition to weapons and artifact detectors, screws are also useful, which allow us to know the range of individual anomalies. As we progress, we accumulate better equipment and develop gear we already have.
Videos and Screens
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The main pros of the game
- Free Upgrade for Original Owners: Many s appreciated that the Enhanced Edition was provided for free to those who had purchased the original games.
- Controller : The addition of native controller was well-received, making the game more accessible for players who prefer using gamepads.
- Steam Achievements: The inclusion of achievements was noted as a positive feature for players looking to complete the game.
- Improved Stability: Some s reported that the game runs smoother and has fewer crashes compared to the original version.
- Visual Improvements: A few reviews mentioned that there are minor visual enhancements, such as improved lighting and textures in certain areas.
The main cons of the game
- Blurry Graphics: A significant number of reviews pointed out that the game looks excessively blurry, even with various graphic settings adjusted. This was a major complaint among players.
- Removed Features: Key features from the original game, such as the ability to rename manual saves and the functionality of mouse buttons, were removed, leading to frustration among s.
- Censorship: The removal of Soviet-era elements and Russian voiceovers was criticized, with many players feeling that this altered the game's authenticity and historical context.
- AI Issues: The game's AI was reported to be problematic, with enemies behaving inconsistently and sometimes failing to react appropriately during combat.
- Technical Bugs: s reported various bugs, including issues with saving, game crashes, and performance drops, which detracted from the overall experience.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s
- Ability to Rename Saves: Players expressed disappointment over the inability to rename manual saves, which they found helpful for tracking progress.
- Key Binding for Mouse Buttons: The lack of for binding keys to mouse buttons was a significant drawback for those who used them for quick access to items.
- Original Russian Language: The absence of the original Russian voiceovers and cultural references was seen as a loss, diminishing the game's immersion.
- Grenade and Bolt Charging Mechanics: Some s missed the ability to charge grenades and bolts for longer throws, a feature present in the original game.
- Consistent Visual Quality: Several players noted that the visual improvements were inconsistent, with some textures looking worse than in the original game.
Summary
- Overall, while some players found aspects of the Enhanced Edition appealing, the majority of reviews leaned towards disappointment, particularly regarding the perceived downgrade in quality and the removal of beloved features from the original game. Many recommended sticking with the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl instead.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Series
A series of first-person shooters (FPS) in the climate of post-apocalyptic horror. The brand was created by the Ukrainian company GSC Game World, which oversees its development.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: GSC Game World
Publisher: GSC Game World
Age restrictions: 18+
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-7100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon RX 560, 12 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 12 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
STALKER trilogy becomes even better and more beautiful with new version. Post-apocalyptic shooter owners will receive upgrade for free
GSC Game World studio announced STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition. The iconic trilogy will be revamped and receive 4K . Its owners will get the upgrade for free.
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May 15, 2025