Game · GSC Game World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl
Enhanced Edition
- Steam Deck Verified
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all.
Before you buy
- Redeem on
- Steam clientPC: Windows. Needs a free Steam account.
- Activates in
- Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.Activates on accounts registered in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Will not activate on accounts registered in North America, Asia, Latin America or Oceania.
- You get
- A digital activation keyEnhanced Edition. No disc, no box.
- Delivery
- To your account and by emailDelivered to your account and by email once it is ready. Some orders get a short manual check first.
Trailers and screenshots
About this game
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!
Description, images and details are taken from this product's Steam page.
Details
- Developer
- GSC Game World
- Publisher
- GSC Game World
- Released
- 20 May, 2025
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG, Shooter
- Runs on
- Windows
- Activates on
- Steam client, Europe and UK
- Interface
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian
- Full audio
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Ukrainian
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- Steam Workshop
- Adjustable Difficulty
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
- Save Anytime
- Stereo Sound
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
The gameplay revolves around shooting and eliminating enemies, including both human-like figures and mutated creatures, with blood and violent scenes depicted. For example, enemies may sometimes explode as a result of weapon effects or anomalies that are part of the game world. Additionally, the player character can consume alcohol throughout the game.
System requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-7100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 4GB / AMD Radeon RX 560 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Graphics Preset: LOW | FXAA; Resolution: 1080p; Target FPS: 60 | Graphics Preset: MAXIMUM; Resolution: 1080p; Target FPS: 60 |
Activating it on Steam client
- Open the Steam client and sign in.
- Choose Games in the top menu, then Activate a Product on Steam.
- Paste the key and confirm. It appears in your library.
The key is listed for the Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. region. Read how regions work before you buy.