The Ukrainian version of the Russian novel “Roadside Picnic” by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky has gained a significant fanbase among Russians in the Stalker video game series. However, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causing numerous civilian casualties, developer GSC Game World chose to eliminate Russian languages and imagery from Soviet times from their releases as a response.
As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that the revamped trilogy brings a massive overhaul to Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat! The updated versions offer stunningly enhanced graphics, seamless next-gen console optimizations, and a wider scope for modding. Although some old mods may not be compatible with the new versions, they now enjoy the convenience of Steam Workshop Support on Steam.
– Fixed an issue where the game would crash when players attempted to access certain in-game items.
– Resolved a problem causing the game to freeze during specific gameplay scenarios, such as engaging in intense battles or loading large maps.
On May 19th, the latest update for STALKER 2 was unveiled, labeled as version 1.4.1. This update primarily addresses issues that cause the game to crash.
These advancements can be attributed to the updated variant of the X-Ray game engine that was utilized in the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. One significant novelty introduced in Clear Sky was a completely new Faction War system, where players could face consequences for aligning with enemies of major factions, potentially being barred from assisting them.
It’s important to mention that the initial version of the first game was called “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl“, a title reflecting the Russian spelling of the city where the game is based. However, the series has decided to use the original Ukrainian spelling of Chornobyl for future games.