S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition Is the Next-Gen Upgrade Fans Have Been Waiting For

GSC Game World has announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition, a next-gen upgrade mentation of the archetypal S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy of games owed retired crossed PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S connected May 20.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition includes upgraded versions of Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Prypiat (2009). Expect an overhaul for each crippled with upgraded visuals, next-gen console optimizations, and expanded mod support.

GSC Game World said players who ain the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy connected Xbox Series X and S oregon PS5 already get the Enhanced Edition of the corresponding games for free.

As for PC, “to convey our loyal fans,” GSC Game World said owners of the archetypal S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games get the Enhanced Editions free, and buyers of the Enhanced Editions person the archetypal versions included. The trilogy is disposable arsenic a bundle for $39.99 oregon individually astatine $19.99 per title.

Cross-platform saves betwixt PC and consoles are not supported. Your saved information volition beryllium circumstantial to the level you are playing on.

On PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, players volition person aggregate frame-rate options disposable for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition. These options see modular modes astatine 30 FPS and 60 FPS. In addition, determination volition beryllium circumstantial modes targeting 40 FPS and up to 120 FPS. However, these 40 FPS and 120 FPS options are exclusively disposable for displays that enactment VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Enhanced Edition connected consoles features antithetic graphical and show modes, including a Quality Balanced mode, a Performance mode, and an Ultra Performance mode.

• 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 disposable erstwhile utilizing a show that supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology.)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition ocular upgrades (all platforms):

• Enhanced lighting with godrays, surface abstraction reflections, and planetary illumination for a much immersive atmosphere.
• Upscaled textures and elaborate 3D models for NPCs, weapons, and environments.
• Advanced shaders for h2o and wetness effects, paired with upgraded skyboxes for a much dynamic world.
• 4K pre-rendered cinematics for melodramatic storytelling and improved limb FOV for amended combat visibility.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition console enhancements and caller graphic mods (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S):

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

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

• Steam Deck Optimized: Play the trilogy connected the spell with afloat Steam Deck compatibility.
• Steam Workshop Integration: Access a immense room of user-generated mods.
• Cloud Saves: Seamless advancement backup crossed devices.
• Gamepad Support: Full controller compatibility for a console-like acquisition connected PC.

GSC Game World is the Kyiv, Ukraine developer down past year’s palmy sequel, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Read much connected however S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has changed everything for the workplace amid the full-scale penetration of Ukraine here.

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