As developer GSC Game World continues to roll out the Stalker 2 fixes, the studio also has an incredibly welcome surprise for the original survival FPS trilogy. At some point in 2025, both the console and PC versions of these games will be getting an update, in an effort to bring them in line with more modern videogames. So if you’ve never played the original Stalker games but fancy giving them a try after the recent sequel, I’d say hold off just a little bit longer.
In a new Twitter/X post, GSC Game World explains its three-point plan for 2025. First, Stalker 2 updates will continue to roll out throughout the year. The survival game’s content roadmap will also be shared “at the beginning of 2025,” so we’ll soon know what’s next for the game. Lastly, the original Stalker trilogy is getting some extra love.
“The next-gen patch for the console versions of the Stalker: Legends of The Zone Trilogy will be released next year. We know you’ve asked us to update the PC versions of the original Stalker games, and we also plan to do that. Keep an eye on our social media so you don’t miss the exact dates.”
The Legends of the Zone trilogy consists of Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat in one package. As of right now, it’s unclear what these PC updates will look like, but I’d imagine they will include general performance and graphical improvements, alongside some more modern PC features that we’ve come to expect in newer games. The original trilogy ended in 2009, after all, so that’s a long time for things to progress.
Don’t forget that the Stalker 2 A-life system has just had an array of much-needed fixes, designed to help improve the general behavior of the game’s NPCs. These characters roam The Zone, pursue goals, and sometimes even interact with you in organic ways, all combining to make the world feel more alive than ever before.
Paul’s very own Stalker 2 review is also a required read, whether you’ve been playing the game for hours or not. Despite the launch’s buggy exterior, Paul found Stalker 2 to be one of the most mechanically rewarding, punishing, and unique FPS games out there.
If you want to enhance and revamp your experience in The Zone, make sure you check out all the best Stalker 2 mods. We’ve also brought together all the best Stalker 2 weapons, to help you stand a chance against all those scientific anomalies and scavengers.
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