Action · May 20, 2025

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition (2025)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition (2025) scores 45% positive on Steam from 4.6k reviews, developed by GSC Game World.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition (2025) is a Action title from GSC Game World available on Windows. The title carries a 45% Steam positive rating across 4.6k reviews, 424 peak concurrent players, and 44 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.

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.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all. Welcome to the former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant… the most dangerous place on Earth. Play as The Marked One, face sinister mysteries, radiation-soaked anomalous threats and moral dilemmas, as your decisions determine your destiny in this immersive dark sci-fi saga. EMBRACE THE DESOLATION Navigate the isolation and suspense of a harsh Eastern European wilderness, filled with hundreds of desperate vagabonds, mutant creatures, and lurking dangers unseen. EXPLORE ANOMALOUS WORLD Venture through realistic locations deeply rooted in the anomalous aftermath of the Chornobyl disaster. Each area holds its own grim secrets and discoveries, awaiting the bravest stalkers. SURVIVE AT ALL COSTS Treacherous anomalies, invisible radiation, starvation, and ruthless mutants will hunt you in the Zone. Carefully manage your resources and utilize an arsenal of over 30 weapons. Your choices pave a non-linear path toward multiple endings in your quest to uncover the Zone’s darkest secrets. Good Hunting, stalker!

Release & Availability

Release date May 20, 2025
Developer GSC Game World
Base price $13.99
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 100k–1M
External links Official site · Support

Release timeline

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition launched on May 20, 2025.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by GSC Game World.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

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Content notes

The gameplay revolves around shooting and eliminating enemies, including both human-like figures and mutated creatures, with blood and violent scenes depicted. For example, enemies may sometimes explode as a result of weapon effects or anomalies that are part of the…

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition 45% positive across 4.6k reviews — categorised as Mixed.

2.1k positive · 2.5k negative

Critic consensus

Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 5.4k recommendations for this title.

Peak concurrent players

Peak concurrent Steam players reached 424 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • RPG

Community tag consensus

  • Action · 217
  • Adventure · 212
  • RPG · 208
  • Shooter · 182
  • Exploration · 179
  • FPS · 168
  • Immersive Sim · 157
  • First-Person · 152
  • Realistic · 140
  • Atmospheric · 134
  • Post-apocalyptic · 124
  • Lore-Rich · 121

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 5 hours, with a median of 1 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment.

Steam achievements

The title ships with 44 Steam achievements to unlock.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Ukrainian.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition released?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition was released on May 20, 2025 by GSC Game World.

Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition worth playing?

Based on 4.6k Steam reviews, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition holds a 45% positive rating (Mixed) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition support?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition runs natively on Windows.

How much does S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition cost?

Base price on Steam is $13.99 (before seasonal discounts).