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 version of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy of games due out across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S on 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 game with upgraded visuals, next-gen console optimizations, and expanded mod support.

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

As for PC, “to thank our loyal fans,” GSC Game World said owners of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games get the Enhanced Editions free, and buyers of the Enhanced Editions receive the original versions included. The trilogy is available as a bundle for $39.99 or individually at $19.99 per title.

Cross-platform saves between PC and consoles are not supported. Your saved data will be specific to the platform you are playing on.

On PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, players will have multiple frame-rate options available for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition. These options include standard modes at 30 FPS and 60 FPS. In addition, there will be specific modes targeting 40 FPS and up to 120 FPS. However, these 40 FPS and 120 FPS options are exclusively available for displays that support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Enhanced Edition on consoles features different graphical and performance 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 available when using a display that supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology.)

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

• 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.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition console enhancements and new 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 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/).

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

• 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 is the Kyiv, Ukraine developer behind last year’s successful sequel, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Read more on how S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has changed everything for the studio amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine here.

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