New reasons to play more S.T.A.L.K.E.R. are on the way for those who have the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy out there
Those who need all of the extra fun in their lives from S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends Of The Zone, get ready to have things enhanced just a bit more out there. That is, we have a new Enhanced Edition of the game on the way to us all for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC from GSC Game World out there. Just one more way to play the iconic trilogy of games and one more way to entice you further into the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. if you have not been pulled in yet. Just know that it is coming on May 20th for those who are looking to get in or have been enjoying the trilogy of titles so far. There is going to be something for everyone with this, as long as you have the more modern systems out there to enjoy the IP on.
Those who already own the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy will not need to do much to get these new enhancements, just download the update when it is time. Those who are looking to pick it up for the first time with this edition will be getting the original titles along with their purchase. A purchase that will grant these three titles for S.T.A.L.K.E.R., all of those 4K and higher framerate options out there. Along with the consoles getting a few things, the PC gamers have had for a while with these titles. That does include access to create and share Mods for the game and allows them to cross PC and console lines out there. A fun and new step to take with it all, indeed. Here is a nice little teaser for what is coming, and you can get the full specs a little lower down from there.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends Of The Zone — Enhanced Edition
GSC Game World is thrilled to announce that S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition will launch on May 20, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The iconic trilogy, comprising Shadow Of Chernobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call Of Prypyat (2009), receives an overhaul with upgraded visuals, next-gen console optimizations, and expanded mod support.
Visual Upgrades (all platforms):
- Enhanced lighting with godrays, screen space reflections, and global illumination for a more immersive atmosphere.
- Upscaled textures and detailed 3D models for NPCs, weapons, and environments.
- Advanced shaders for water and wetness effects, paired with upgraded skyboxes for a more dynamic world.
- 4K pre-rendered cinematics for dramatic storytelling and improved weapon FOV for better combat visibility.
Console Enhancements and New Graphic Mods (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S):
- Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro: Quality (native 4K/30 FPS), Balanced (upscaled 4K/40 FPS), Performance (upscaled 4K/60 FPS), Ultra Performance (upscaled 2K/120 FPS).
- Xbox Series S: Quality (native 2K/30 FPS), Balanced (upscaled 2K/40 FPS), Performance (1080p/60 FPS).
- Keyboard & Mouse Support: Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for a tailored experience.
- Mod.io Integration: Create and share mods across PC and consoles via mod.io.
PC Features:
- Steam Deck Optimized: Play the trilogy on the go with full Steam Deck compatibility.
- Steam Workshop Integration: Access a vast library of user-generated mods.
- Cloud Saves: Seamless progress backup across devices.
- Gamepad Support: Full controller compatibility for a console-like experience on PC.
Players who own the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy on Xbox Series X|S or PS5 will receive the Enhanced Edition of the corresponding games for free. As for PC, to thank the loyal fans, owners of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games get the Enhanced Editions free, and buyers of the Enhanced Editions receive the original versions included.
Have you been playing this trilogy for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. already and just needed a new reason to dive back in? Will the games actually feel like modern titles out there with these new options to play, or will it just be a way to quiet down all of those gamers out there who think it is always about the visuals and nothing more? Will all of these be on the Switch 2 when that is launched out there, or is that hoping for too much from these enhancements at this point? Take a ride on down to the comment section to discuss all of this and everything else that we have to offer up out there in the world. If there is more for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends Of The Zone, we will share it all here, but it does feel like we are getting the final version of this out there now to enjoy.