GSC Game World has exciting news for fans of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series with the announcement of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition. This next-generation upgrade of the classic trilogy, including Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Prypiat (2009), is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S on May 20. Each game in the trilogy will receive a comprehensive overhaul, featuring enhanced visuals, optimizations for next-gen consoles, and expanded mod support to enhance your gaming experience.
GSC Game World has graciously announced that players who already own the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy on Xbox Series X and S or PS5 will receive the Enhanced Edition of the corresponding games at no additional cost. For PC gamers, GSC Game World is expressing gratitude to their loyal fanbase by offering the Enhanced Editions for free to owners of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games. Moreover, buyers of the Enhanced Editions will also receive the original versions as part of their purchase. The trilogy is available as a bundle for $39.99 or individually for $19.99 per title.
It's important to note that cross-platform saves are not supported; your progress will be specific to the platform you're playing on. On PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, players can enjoy multiple frame-rate options for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition. Standard modes include 30 FPS and 60 FPS, while specific modes targeting 40 FPS and up to 120 FPS are available for displays that support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology.
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Enhanced Edition on consoles offers different graphical and performance modes, including a Quality Balanced mode, a Performance mode, and an Ultra Performance mode. For Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro, the options are as follows: Quality (native 4K/30 FPS), Balanced (upscaled 4K/40 FPS), Performance (upscaled 4K/60 FPS), and Ultra Performance (upscaled 2K/120 FPS). Xbox Series S offers Quality (native 2K/30 FPS), Balanced (upscaled 2K/40 FPS), and Performance (1080p/60 FPS). Both the Quality Balanced mode and the Ultra Performance mode require a display that supports VRR technology.
Visual upgrades for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition across all platforms include enhanced lighting with godrays, screen space reflections, and global illumination for a more immersive atmosphere. You can also expect upscaled textures and detailed 3D models for NPCs, weapons, and environments, advanced shaders for water and wetness effects, upgraded skyboxes for a more dynamic world, 4K pre-rendered cinematics for dramatic storytelling, and an improved weapon FOV for better combat visibility.
For console gamers, additional enhancements include keyboard and mouse support on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for a more tailored experience, and mod.io integration to create and share mods across PC and consoles via mod.io (https://mod.io/).
PC gamers will enjoy specific features such as Steam Deck optimization for playing the trilogy on the go, Steam Workshop integration for accessing a vast library of user-generated mods, cloud saves for seamless progress backup across devices, and full gamepad support for a console-like experience on PC.
GSC Game World, the Kyiv, Ukraine-based developer behind last year's successful sequel, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, continues to innovate and enhance the gaming experience for fans worldwide.
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