As the bots take over Verdansk, Warzone and Stalker are beginning to meld in my brain

In designing Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl, GSC Game World aimed to create instances like these. As they crafted the Ukrainian shooter, they gave non-player characters (NPCs) ambitions and motivations. These characters would traverse the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in search of artifacts, trade them with vendors, and accept new missions. If NPCs happened to cross paths with adversaries on the road, the game would randomly determine whether they’d engage in a deadly battle, exchange goods, or steer clear of conflict. The developers even considered allowing NPCs to unravel the Zone’s mysteries independently, leaving the player somewhat superfluous.

Dungeon Stalkers – Official Cinematic Hero Trailer

Check out the dramatic Hero Trailer for the upcoming team-based dungeon exploration game, Dungeon Stalkers, developed by OneUniverse Co. In this PvPvE adventure, players join forces to battle monsters, collect new gear and valuable loot, and make it back alive from treacherous journeys under a witch’s curse. Be sure to catch the latest cinematic trailer … Read more

Everything To Know About Evie Templeton, Wednesday’s Stalker in Season 2

As a captivated cinephile, I’m thrilled to delve into the enigmatic character of Evie Templeton, who graces our screens once more in the anticipated second season of ‘Wednesday’. While details about her storyline remain tantalizingly obscure, one thing is certain: Evie’s meteoric rise has left us all buzzing with curiosity. So buckle up and join me as we unravel this intriguing mystery together!

Stalker 2 modder brings a full-fledged crafting system to the Zone that completely changes how you play the survival game

Thanks to the efforts of modder KynesPeaceZunaSW, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl now boasts a comprehensive crafting system available throughout the game’s open world. This new feature is intended to intensify the sense of isolation and reduce your dependence on traders. The “Craftable Zone” mod enables players to manufacture and enhance various items as they traverse the Zone.

The Evolution of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl – What’s New Since January 2025

In 2012, the announcement of “STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl” followed swiftly on the heels of their initial success. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as expected and the game embarked on a rather intriguing path, starting with delays in development, then surviving through a real-world conflict, and finally switching engines for its production. After multiple setbacks, it was finally released in November 2020.

Stalker Trilogy fixes the issue that made me melt my PC with infinite quicksaves and repairs the blurry textures that have blighted players for months

In essence, an overabundance of something good was problematic, as demonstrated by the Stalker remasters when they launched in May. The enhanced re-releases of the original X-Ray-engine games encountered an issue where your save files would pile up without limit. By the end of my gaming session with Shadow of Chornobyl, I had accumulated over 200 saves stored somewhere on my computer, and simply attempting to access the Load Game menu made the game run sluggishly, almost as if it were intoxicated.