S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy Enhanced Edition: Next-Gen Upgrade Awaits Fans

GSC Game World has exciting news for fans of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series with the announcement of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition, set to launch on May 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. This enhanced edition brings a comprehensive overhaul to the original trilogy, including Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Prypiat (2009), with upgrades in visuals, optimizations for next-gen consoles, and expanded mod support.

GSC Game World has shared that existing owners of 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 upgrades for free. For PC gamers, GSC is expressing gratitude to their loyal fans by offering the Enhanced Editions at no additional cost to owners of the original games. New buyers of the Enhanced Editions on PC will also receive the original versions. The trilogy is available as a bundle for $39.99 or individually at $19.99 per title.

It's important to note that cross-platform saves between PC and consoles will not be supported, so your progress will remain specific to the platform you're playing on.

For console players on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition offers various frame-rate options, including standard modes at 30 FPS and 60 FPS, as well as specialized modes targeting 40 FPS and up to 120 FPS. These higher frame-rate options are available only on displays that support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology.

The console versions of the Enhanced Edition come with different graphical and performance modes:

• Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro: Quality (native 4K/30 FPS), Balanced (upscaled 4K/40 FPS), Performance (upscaled 4K/60 FPS), Ultra Performance (upscaled 2K/120 FPS).
• Xbox Series S: Quality (native 2K/30 FPS), Balanced (upscaled 2K/40 FPS), Performance (1080p/60 FPS).

Both the Quality Balanced mode and the Ultra Performance mode are exclusively available when using a display that supports VRR technology.

Visual upgrades across all platforms include:

• Enhanced lighting with godrays, screen space reflections, and global illumination for a more immersive atmosphere.
• Upscaled textures and detailed 3D models for NPCs, weapons, and environments.
• Advanced shaders for water and wetness effects, paired with upgraded skyboxes for a more dynamic world.
• 4K pre-rendered cinematics for dramatic storytelling and improved weapon FOV for better combat visibility.

Console enhancements and new graphic mods for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S include:

• Keyboard & Mouse Support: Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for a tailored experience.
• Mod.io Integration: Create and share mods across PC and consoles via mod.io (https://mod.io/).

PC features of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition include:

• Steam Deck Optimized: Play the trilogy on the go with full Steam Deck compatibility.
• Steam Workshop Integration: Access a vast library of user-generated mods.
• Cloud Saves: Seamless progress backup across devices.
• Gamepad Support: Full controller compatibility 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.