GSC Game World

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

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.

Released: 20 May 2025
Developer: GSC Game World
Publisher: GSC Game World
Perspective: First person
Age rating: ESRB M
Controller: Full controller support
Steam recommendations: 6,413
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5
Genres: Shooter · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Estimated owners: 50,000–100,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 8
Ratings counted: 61.7%
Steam reviews: 44
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Crossplay System requirements 8 GB RAM Download size 12.0 GB

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Single player

Themes

Action
Survival

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Reviews and languages

61.7% of 8,450 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Mixed”.

16 languages in the interface, 8 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

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.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition