Whether or not or not you appreciated the course GSC Sport World took Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you’d should admit that releasing a game as ambitious as it was under the conditions the studio went through was nothing wanting a miracle.
You’ll be able to, after all, recognize that, and nonetheless want the outdated Stalker video games. Sadly, due to their age, enjoying these video games on fashionable PCs requires lots of modding and tweaking. Though that is pretty commonplace for traditional PC video games, it is however a hurdle.
That, nevertheless, creates a chance for a correct re-release. Which, chances are you’ll recall, really got here out final yr – simply not on PC.
We’re speaking in regards to the Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which was announced and released in March last year as a part of an Xbox Companion Preview presentation. The trilogy was primarily designed to make the video games work on consoles, however it nonetheless felt strange for PC players to be left behind.
That model had very a lot been designed for last-gen consoles – Xbox One and PS4 – even when you may play it on Xbox Collection X/S and PS5 due to backwards compatibility. On the time, GSC stated it’s going to launch a patch later within the yr to permit the video games to take higher benefit of contemporary console {hardware}, however that by no means materialised.
Which brings us to right now’s announcement of Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Version, a re-release of a re-release. This one, fortunately, received’t be skipping PC when it arrives on Could 20. That is additionally when it’s going to be out there throughout PS5 and Xbox Collection X/S.
The excellent news is that house owners of final yr’s, non-enhanced launch will obtain the upgrades totally free. Those that bought video games individually from the identical bundle will get an enhanced model of whichever recreation they personal. Issues are even higher on PC, the place house owners of the unique, traditional video games will obtain the improved editions of all of the video games they personal solely free. You’ll even get the traditional video games totally free when you purchase the Enhanced Version.
All of the upgrades from final yr’s re-release stay, however PS5 and Xbox Collection X/S house owners can have a wider collection of graphics and efficiency modes to select from, together with a 2K/120fps mode. Keyboard and mouse help can also be an choice on the identical consoles. As for PC, the most important improve is Steam Deck help for the complete trilogy, in addition to Steam Workshop integration. All three video games now have full controller help, too.
Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Version is priced $40 (or $20 for every title), and consists of three video games: Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Name of Prypiat (2009).