S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

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Back to where it all started — the S. T.

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Developer:
GSC Game World
Release date:
20 May 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (189)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (1835)

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

  • Region: Europe & US & Canada
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Description

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!

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
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

User reviews

Cliff Unger
Recommended | 28 May 2026
23.4h played

Really good game and an old one, still it really holds up well. The atmosphere and sound desing are well done, the shooting feels nice too. The story is decent.

Helpful: 15
Wubbley Lovely
Recommended | 27 May 2026
88.9h played

what a hell'uva way to die. He was a good stalker. Stalker is an amazing fps game, no other game is just like this one. Hope you enjoy the game if you end up getting it, i personally say that this game is an absolute

Helpful: 0
C H U N G L E
Recommended | 27 May 2026
42.0h played

I really like the original version of Shadow of Chernobyl and I understand people's issues with this release, but I think this is a fine release and the version that newcomers should play. If you want to mod the

Helpful: 2
sPYfromFranik
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
29.3h played

Nice. Interesting game. A tiny bit buggy. Don't know what all the fuzz is about around graphics in the enhanced edition... Although Ukrainian localization could be way better (sometimes - it's not Ukrainian at all)

Helpful: 0
The_Guardian™
Not recommended | 18 May 2026
7.8h played

Ah yes I love my politics in my non-political games... Censorship, game name changed, some bugs fixed but adds new (Because of Linux native support being removed, all pre-rendered cutscenes are broken by playing it with

Helpful: 4
Chekov
Recommended | 03 Jun 2026
24.9h played

7/10 This game is amazingly detailed for something made in 2006, it gives me the Fallout 3 vibes. The graphics are outdated but not horrendous at all. Some things like pictures of people you talk to are really pixelated

Helpful: 1