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Play mercenary Scar in this S.T.A.L.K.E.R. prequel, fighting through the Zone, hunting artifacts and shifting faction control.
Released 20 May 2025
Shift Faction Control
Hunt Anomaly Artifacts
Survive Deadly Emissions
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.
Developed by GSC Game World · Published by GSC Game World
Set before Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky casts you as Scar, a mercenary drawn into conflict across the unstable Zone. Your route leads toward the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant through hostile factions, mutants, radiation, anomalies and deadly Emissions.
Explore locations including the Swamps, Limansk and the Red Forest, take on missions, and decide how to engage with rival factions. Faction Wars let you support groups competing for territory and influence the balance of power.
Survive encounters by managing your equipment and searching dangerous anomalies for artifacts with a detector. Find upgrade information, improve and repair weapons and armor, and build up your gear as you progress. The Enhanced Edition also includes visual updates and gamepad support.
The supplied reviews are sharply divided on the Enhanced Edition. Many criticize persistent bugs, crashes, and faction-war problems, while players who enjoy the game often single out the Zone’s atmosphere and locations, the faction conflict, and equipment upgrades. Some also appreciate the prequel story and the chance to explore the series’ world further.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good Hunting, stalker!
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 43 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Website | Official website |
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