S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC on May 20

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GSC Game World will release horror first-person shooter collection S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 20, the developer announced. It will be a free upgrade for existing owners on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition—journeys that started it all, upscaled for a new generation. Experience the defining survival shooter series with enhanced and refined visuals. Embrace the solitude and haunting desolation of these radioactive and anomalous lands—as they are your only trustworthy companions on your expeditions, now more immersive than ever before.


Across three chapters, take on the roles of legendary stalkers whose choices shape the fate of the Zone. Endure its horrors. Witness its strange wonders. And above all—survive long enough to become a legend.

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.
Console Enhancements and New Graphic Mods (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series)

  • Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro
    • Quality (native 4K resolution / 30 frames per second)
    • Balanced (upscaled 4K resolution / 40 frames per second)
    • Performance (upscaled 4K resolution / 60 frames per second)
    • Ultra Performance (upscaled 2K resolution / 120 frames per second)
  • Xbox Series S
    • Quality (native 2K resolution / 30 frames per second)
    • Balanced (upscaled 2K resolution /40 frames per second)
    • Performance (1080p resolution / 60 frames per second)
  • Keyboard and Mouse Support – Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series for a tailored experience.
  • Mod.io Integration – Create and share mods across PC and consoles via mod.io.
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.
Free Upgrade and Pricing

Players who own the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy on Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5 will receive the Enhanced Edition of the corresponding games for free. As for PC, to thank our loyal fans, 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 USD or individually at $19.99 per title, with regional pricing applied where applicable. Our goal is to ensure consistent availability and fair pricing across all platforms, though prices may vary slightly in some regions to reflect local market conditions.

 
Been waiting for this. The visual improvements look subtle yet tasteful, and I'm looking forward to the QoL of native 4K/UW support, bugfixes etc. without community patches.
 
day one and it's also Steam Deck optimized. Had no idea this was even coming

FREE for steam owners of the OG? HELL YEA!
 
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I'll get it in 50 years when the bugs are fixed.
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"As for PC, to thank our loyal fans, 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"

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Nice, got the PS4 version lying around here and waiting!



Played it before from start to finish ont he Deck, worked like a charme!
Seems like I tried one of em and it did not play nice. Could be 100% misremembering. But this is welcome news to have full QOL and Deck support none the less.
 
"As for PC, to thank our loyal fans, 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"

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Ok, that's nice. Now I suddenly care to check if the improvements are decent enough.

I was not going to buy a tweaked version after owning the original pseudo-trilogy for almost 20 years.
 
Big respect, been waiting for this PC update, think the original will be my next game on the Ally.
 
As for PC, to thank our loyal fans, 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.
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Can't complain about free stuff, thanks GSC!

I wonder if those will include all or some or any at all of the community patches.
 
Ok, that's nice. Now I suddenly care to check if the improvements are decent enough.

I was not going to buy a tweaked version after owning the original pseudo-trilogy for almost 20 years.
They're actually pretty good, bought them on the Series X. Granted I run into a couple of bugs before they were patched but other than that, we'll worth a purchase.

Think I've bought every PC iteration since the metal tin disc edition back in the day

I do love a bit of Stalker.. 👀

The early days were rough going though, as you probably know

If you haven't, try the stand alone Staker modded games from ModDB.
 
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Really glad this didn't end up getting stuck on the PS4/Xbox One or whatever the deal was last time. I'll pick it up on GOG day 1.

I've been wanting to revisit the first few games for a while, doubly so since STALKER 2 still needs time to be properly ironed out. Also glad that the tweaks here are subtle. I basically just want a polish pass on the games... and for them to clean up the stuttering when parts of the world load in - it should just be a good experience out of the box.
 
Wow, nice. I hope we can have a full physical release for PS5 at least, i wouldnt mind buying the games again.

If not, I guess i will just play it on the Steam deck. I buy those games years ago.

Great news
 
I was hoping they were gonna go for full Steam Deck support. Looks like I'm going back to the Zone again.
 
Just picked up the bundle key for PC. Shame I delayed the decision so much though.. Would have gotten it much cheaper.
 
I have Clear Sky and Call in my Steam Library, but not the original STALKER. Will I still get the free upgrade or do you have to have all three games purchased to get the full free upgrade?
 
It's not bad by any means! I guess it's mainly just because Stalker on a controller doesn't feel as good to me as mouse and keyboard since the games were very much designed for mouse input.
I would agree, but it's a great adaptation for what it is. I was surprised it feels and works as good as it does.
 
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