Stalker: Legend of the Regional Trilogy – Enhanced version is the next generation upgrade fans have been waiting for

GSC Game World announces The Stalker: Regional Trilogy Legend – Enhanced Edition, the next-generation game trilogy for next-generation games on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S on May 20.

Stalker: Legend of the Regional Trilogy – Enhanced versions include an upgraded version of Chornobyl (2007) Shadow, Clear Sky (2008) and the Call of Prypiat (2009). It is expected that every game will be overhauled with upgraded visuals, next-generation console optimizations and extended MOD support.

GSC Game World says players with stalkers: Legends of the Regional Trilogy on the Xbox Series X and S or PS5 have already received enhanced versions of the corresponding game.

As for PC, “Thanks to our loyal fans,” GSC Game World said the owner of the original stalking game received the enhanced version for free, while buyers of the enhanced version received the original version including the original. The trilogy is available in a bundle of $39.99 or separately for $19.99 per serving.

Cross-platform save between PC and console is not supported. The data you save will target the platform you are playing.

On the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, players will have multiple framework rate options available for Stalker: Regional Trilogy Enhanced Edition Legend. These options include standard modes of 30 fps and 60 fps. Additionally, there will be specific modes for 40 fps and up to 120 fps. However, these 40 FPS and 120 FPS options are specifically designed for displays that support VRR (variable refresh rate) technology.

The Stalker Enhanced Edition on the console has different graphics and performance modes, including premium balance mode, performance mode and super performance mode.

• Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro: Quality (native 4K/30 fps), Balance (4K/40 fps on high scale), Performance (4K/60 fps on high scale), Ultra performance (2K/120 fps on high scale).
• Xbox Series S: Quality (native 2k/30 fps), balance (high-scale 2k/40 fps), performance (1080p/60 fps).

(Mass Balance Mode and Super Performance Mode are available when using displays that support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology.)

Stalker: Legend of the Regional Trilogy – Enhanced Visual Upgrade (All Platforms):

• Through dedication, reflections of screen space and global lighting enhance lighting to create a more immersive atmosphere.
• Detailed textures and detailed 3D models of NPC, weapons and environment.
• Advanced shaders for water and wetting effects, plus upgraded skyboxes for a more dynamic world.
• 4K pre-rendered movie for dramatic storytelling and improved weapon FOV for better combat.

Stalker: Legend of the Regional Trilogy – Enhanced console enhancements and new graphics mods (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S):

• Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro: Quality (native 4K/30 fps), Balance (4K/40 fps on high scale), Performance (4K/60 fps on high scale), Ultra performance (2K/120 fps on high scale).
• Xbox Series S: Quality (native 2k/30 fps), balance (high-scale 2k/40 fps), performance (1080p/60 fps).
• Keyboard and mouse support: Get a tailored experience on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
• mod.io integration: Create and share mods on your PC and console via mod.io (https://mod.io/).

Stalker: Legend of the Regional Trilogy – Enhanced PC Features:

• Steam Deck Optimization: Play trilogy with full Steam Deck compatibility.
• Steam Workshop integration: Access to a large number of user-generated mod libraries.
• Cloud Save: Seamless progress backup across devices.
• GamePAD Support: Full Controller Compatibility for a Console-like Experience on PC.

GSC Game World is Kyiv, a Ukrainian developer, behind the heart of last year's successful sequel 2: Chornobyl. Read more How Stalker 2 changed everything in the studio in full-scale invasion of Ukraine here.

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