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{{++}} Strong modding community.<ref>[http://www.moddb.com/games/stalker-clear-sky/mods S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Game - Mod DB]</ref> | {{++}} Strong modding community.<ref>[http://www.moddb.com/games/stalker-clear-sky/mods S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Game - Mod DB]</ref> | ||
− | {{++}} Retail CD-keys | + | {{++}} Retail CD-keys are now redeemable on GOG.com or Steam using the [http://soc.stalker-game.com/?page=reclaim reclaim page]. |
{{ii}} Use the [http://www.stalker-game.com/en/?page=patches Multi-Patch] to replace [[GameSpy]] features. | {{ii}} Use the [http://www.stalker-game.com/en/?page=patches Multi-Patch] to replace [[GameSpy]] features. | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Uses [[Digital rights management (DRM)#TAGES|Tages]] + Solidshield DRM. [[Digital rights management (DRM)#StarForce|StarForce]] for Russian release<ref>[http://filenetworks.blogspot.com/2008/09/stalker-clear-sky-english-cracked-or.html FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not?]</ref> It has been disabled via patches.| GOG | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Uses [[Digital rights management (DRM)#TAGES|Tages]] + Solidshield DRM. [[Digital rights management (DRM)#StarForce|StarForce]] for Russian release<ref>[http://filenetworks.blogspot.com/2008/09/stalker-clear-sky-english-cracked-or.html FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not?]</ref> It has been disabled via patches.| GOG, Steam | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG | stalker_clear_sky | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG | stalker_clear_sky | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 20510 | Steam | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1369422 Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> Tages DRM is reported to be inactive.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/20510/discussions/0/882964760865337980/ GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions]</ref> Some CD-keys can be redeemed on GOG.com | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 20510 | Steam | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1369422 Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> Tages DRM is reported to be inactive.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/20510/discussions/0/882964760865337980/ GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions]</ref> Some CD-keys can be redeemed on GOG.com | | Windows }} |
Revision as of 16:49, 22 January 2017
Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 22, 2008 |
Warnings
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. | |
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl | 2007 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky | 2008 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat | 2009 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha (Unofficial) | 2014 |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | 2023 |
Key points
- Strong modding community.[1]
- Retail CD-keys are now redeemable on GOG.com or Steam using the reclaim page.
- Use the Multi-Patch to replace GameSpy features.
General information
- Official website
- Developer's forum
- The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki
- TweakGuides guide
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Uses Tages + Solidshield DRM. StarForce for Russian release[2] It has been disabled via patches. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.[3] Tages DRM is reported to be inactive.[4] Some CD-keys can be redeemed on GOG.com |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version of the game is Patch 1.5.10. This version allows for additional effects with DirectX 9 rendering that were previously reserved only for the DirectX 10 renderer. It also fixes many game breaking bugs, improves overall performance and fixes some problems with Tages DRM.
- The Multi-Patch replaces the GameSpy master servers and optionally forces Vsync. The Steam version is already patched.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Large Address Aware
Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM.
Modifications
- The Sky Reclamation Project (SRP) is an unofficial patch which fixes bugs that remain in the latest official patched version of the game.
- Clear Sky Complete focuses on improving graphics, sound and gameplay. A limited range of bug fixes is also included.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/20510/pfx/[Note 1] |
- CD key, language and GameSpy ID are stored in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game World\STALKER-STCS
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/20510/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Features optional Polish voice-over translation. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian | An official Ukrainian patch is available here, can be installed over the Russian version of the game only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | Versus |
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Online play | 32 | Versus Use the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3783, 6515, 6500, 6667, 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
"Unable to connect to master server" error
- The GameSpy master server has been shut down; use the Multi-Patch.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8, 9, 10, 10.1 | Bound to the lighting renderer. DirectX 10.1 support was added in version 1.5.06. |
Shader Model support | 1.x, 2, 3, 4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Open Dynamics Engine | |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4, XP SP2 | XP, Vista SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 2200+ Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9600 Nvidia GeForce 5700 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/20510/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (20510) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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