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:
Very Positive (142)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (1885)

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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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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

Crazylike
Recommended | 01 Jul 2026
18.3h played

Pretty good game if you can handle "old game jank". FPS, exploration, mystery, secrets, loot. All things I like. Doesn't look that that bad either. I highly recommend mods or editing files to increase carry weight

Helpful: 0
H3L9P
Recommended | 02 Jul 2026
22.4h played

It's like Stalker, but more Enhanced, almost as if you took the seventh doctor and added Isack as his sidekick, his tardis however! Is made of an Aplha Articat, perchance however this is untrue given the political

Helpful: 2
Old Man Trudging
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
25.4h played

I love this game. I cannot really put my finger on exactly why, but I can play it for hours without getting bored. Let us just face the fact, sometimes just escaping into another reality is reason enough.

Helpful: 0
n.wilko
Recommended | 04 Jul 2026
33.1h played

S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow Of Chernobyl - enhanced edition is not a brilliant remaster by any means, sure it brings a couple visual tweaks & console + gamepad support, it's genuinely just a pretty average remaster that feels

Helpful: 0
Dæris
Recommended | 11 Jul 2026
19.8h played

I loved the original and after almost 10 long years i decided to re-visit the zone. in 2026. I honestly dont remember how the original looked in comparison but I fell in love with it again as soon as i entered the

Helpful: 0
Geekin
Recommended | 07 Jul 2026
16.2h played

9/10 for a game made in the mid 2000's. No issues launching the game, no crashes in 16 hours of playtime, no issues with achievements registering. Fun game to 100% as well! Minor 2000's jank, deaths are unfair

Helpful: 0