Summary
STALKERdeveloper GSC Game World has recently revealed that both the console and PC versions of the originalSTALKERgames will be updated sometime in 2025. The exciting reveal forSTALKERplayers comes on the heels of a majorSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylupdate, which fixed many bugs and performance issues in the recently released FPS.
The originalSTALKER: Shadow of Chernobylwas released in 2007 and was followed by two sequels:Clear Skyin 2008, andCall of Pripyatin 2009, with all originally available as PC exclusives. Earlier this year, GSC Game World finally released the trilogy for consoles withSTALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy. Now, withthe successful reception ofSTALKER 2, it seems that the developers are ready to give some additional love to the classicSTALKERtrilogy.
In a recent social media post, GSC Game World announced its plans for 2025, which include continuing to supportSTALKER 2, releasing a next-gen patch forSTALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, and providing updates for the PC versions of the originalSTALKERgames. Considering thatCall of Pripyatwas released in 2009 and remained without new updates for over a decade, this is excellent news for fans of the franchise. Unfortunately, however, GSC Game World has not disclosed when gamers can expect the updates for theseexcellent immersive first-person shooters.
Original PC Versions of STALKER Games and the STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy to Be Updated in 2025
This announcement followsthe hugeSTALKER 2Update 1.1which fixed over 1,800 bugs. This eagerly awaited patch fixed many known issues with NPCs, game optimization, missions, and more. Some of these fixes were focused on improving A-Life, the artificial intelligence system used to give lifelike behaviors to the game’s NPCs, which was not working well at release. WhileSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylwas generally liked by gamers, it was quite buggy at launch, so it’s good to see that GSC Game World has been swiftly addressing the game’s most pressing issues.
Overall, the eagerly awaited release ofSTALKER 2has proven to be a huge hit. The game sold over a million copies in less than 48 hours, and GSC has recently announced thatSTALKER 2has already turned a profit, despite having a budget that was conservatively estimated to be more than $80 million. While exact numbers have not been divulged, the future is looking bright forSTALKER 2, as the game continues to find success with fans. With these fixes, it’s bound to become even better over time.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
WHERE TO PLAY
The Zone, a place full of unfathomable wonders and sinister threats – former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. This most dangerous place on Earth became even more mysterious after an obscure accident in 2006. Anomalies with precious artifacts, starving mutants and greedy thugs have flooded these lands along with stalkers searching for a new life and ways to get rich… Feel as one of them in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl!SEARCHING: To survive, a true stalker must not stop his search. Valuable trophies, equipment and supplies, new friends, shortcuts or answers to the grimmest riddles of these lands are what give a chance not to perish. So prepare for a foray to find your fate in the Center of the Zone, the most protected place from unwanted guests.HAZARD: The path of a stalker to his goal is never a walk in the park. A treacherous anomaly, able to mash even the most experienced fighter, the stray of ravenous mutants or jarring betrayal – any of these things can cost your life. Get ready to check your skills and gumption, enduring the superior numbers of rivals and mutants. Stay alert even when you are alone – here at the Zone, everything is rarely what it seems at first glance.DESOLATION: These desolate lands of eternal autumn are full of hundreds of vagabonds. Though, the stalker is always on his own, facing dangers that are often unseen. Listen carefully, calculate every step and trust no one but yourself and Geiger counter. Only intuition combined with mastery and ice-cold guts can save a free stalker from being Lost to the Zone.
