S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition

Adventure· RPG· Shooter· Action

Released May 2025

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky — Enhanced Edition launched on May 20, 2025 as part of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition package. This is a remastered re-release of the classic 2008 game, featuring visual upgrades (improved lighting, enhanced textures, updated shaders), quality-of-life improvements, Steam Deck optimization, and mod workshop support. It is not a live-service game and carries no unreleased DLC. Since launch, GSC Game World has been actively maintaining the trilogy with a consistent stream of patches: Patch 1.0.2 (May 26, 2025), Patch 1.1 (June 12, 2025), Patch 1.1.1 (June 30, 2025), Patch 1.2 (July 10, 2025), Patch 1.3 (September 12, 2025), Patch 1.3.1 (September 18, 2025), and Hotfix v1.3.2 (April 13, 2026). These updates have focused on crash fixes, visual improvements, bug corrections, quality-of-life features (quick slots, custom save naming), and addition of DLSS support — consistent with polish and maintenance of an enhanced remaster rather than new story or gameplay content. The store description frames this as a definitive enhanced package of the original game, with no mention of planned DLC, expansions, or a content roadmap. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store. The developer has not communicated any plans for additional paid or free content beyond the enhanced re-release itself. The game launched as a complete, finished product and the post-launch activity reflects ongoing maintenance and polish rather than a content development cycle. The most recent developer communication was on April 13, 2026, confirming the studio remains engaged with fixes.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Enhanced Edition launched as part of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy on May 20, 2025, with visual upgrades, QoL improvements, Steam Deck support, and mod workshop access. Owners of original games received the Enhanced Edition free.

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Store description presents the Enhanced Edition as a complete, enhanced re-release of the classic game with a defined feature set. No mention of planned DLC, expansions, seasons, or future content additions.

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Developer

GSC Game World

Publisher

GSC Game World

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Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Action Adventure RPG Shooter Exploration FPS Immersive Sim First-Person Realistic Atmospheric Post-apocalyptic Lore-Rich Sci-fi Survival Choices Matter

About this game

Back to where it all started — the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy, one of the most visionary and groundbreaking survival first-person-shooters of all time returns. Now upscaled, enhanced must-play journey for a new generation.

ENHANCED EDITION FEATURES:

Atmospheric visual enhancements including God Rays, Dynamic Screen Space Reflections, and Advanced Global Illumination effects.
Redesigned water shaders, upgraded skyboxes, and wetness effects.
Improved visuals with upscaled textures featuring more detailed NPCs and environment.
Upgraded weapon Field of View and models.
Multiple bugfixes and quality of life tweaks.

Full gamepad support.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the prequel chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy. With the ability to directly influence the balance of power through Faction Wars, step into the boots of Scar — a seasoned mercenary, able to somehow survive deadly Emissions. Make your way to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant through radiation, anomalies, enemies, mutants, and conflict-raging Zone.

FACTION WARS

With anomalous activity at unprecedented levels, the Zone trembles under constant instability. Choose your path carefully or play all sides like a true mercenary and directly influence the precarious balance of power within the Zone.

UNCHARTED PATHS

Venture into the unknown, uncovering lost territories and secrets in Swamps, Lymansk, the Red Forest. Utilize your arsenal with new weapons and an advanced equipment upgrade system along with innovative artifact hunting mechanics.

UNVEIL THE MYSTERIES OF THE PAST

Unravel the deeper secrets connecting directly to the original Shadow of Chornobyl. Witness firsthand events that set the stage for future events, meeting iconic characters and exploring legendary locations as they once were.