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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stalker-clear-sky|75}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stalker-clear-sky|75}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|s-dot-t-a-dot-l-k-dot-e-r-dot-clear-sky| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|s-dot-t-a-dot-l-k-dot-e-r-dot-clear-sky|}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|hltb = 8037 | |hltb = 8037 | ||
|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
+ | |lutris = stalker-clear-sky | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 35954 |
|wikipedia = S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky | |wikipedia = S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky | ||
|winehq = 8228 | |winehq = 8228 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.gsc-game.com/index.php?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr2&lang=en Developer's forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.gsc-game.com/index.php?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr2&lang=en Developer's forum] | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/ClearSky_1.html TweakGuides guide] | {{mm}} [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/ClearSky_1.html TweakGuides guide] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207660603|stalker_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207660603|stalker_series|for game series}} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | TAGES {{removed DRM|Solidshield}}. {{removed DRM|StarForce}} for Russian release.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row|1= Retail |2= |3= disc, key |4= TAGES {{removed DRM|Solidshield}}. {{removed DRM|StarForce}} for Russian release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://filenetworks.blogspot.com/2008/09/stalker-clear-sky-english-cracked-or.html|title=FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not?|date=May 2023}}</ref> Install [[#Patches|patches]] to remove the DRM on retail copies. |5= GOG.com, Steam |6= Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stalker_clear_sky | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stalker-clear-sky | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 20510 | Steam | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205092402/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1369422 Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> {{removed DRM|Tages}} is reported to be inactive.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stalker_clear_sky | DRM-free, key | Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | stalker-clear-sky-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | stalker-clear-sky | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 20510 | Steam, key | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205092402/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1369422 Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> {{removed DRM|Tages}} is reported to be inactive.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/20510/discussions/0/882964760865337980/|title=GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> Some CD keys can be redeemed on GOG.com<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/breclaim_your_gamesb_drmfree_1ee9a/page1|title=GOG.com - Forum - Reclaim your games. DRM-Free!|date=2022-12-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-12-06|comment=Based on testing in 2022 this still works, but probably requires a CD key purchased from an older batch from around 2015 or earlier.}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stalker-clear-sky WSGF entry]. | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stalker-clear-sky WSGF entry]. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = 3440x1440 works perfectly |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = UI element with text won't scale (they made for 1080p and less), making them hard to read |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 67.5° Vertical - See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use windowed mode and <code>-no_dialog_header</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]] + Transparency Anti-aliasing. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]] + Transparency Anti-aliasing. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync option is broken. Use the [[#Multi-Patch|Multi-Patch]] to fix it. | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = limited | ||
+ | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync option is broken in Steam & GOG versions. Use the [[#Multi-Patch|Multi-Patch]] to fix it. Vsync is always enabled in GOG versions. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/stalker_series/performance_question#:~:text=7-,Actually%2C%20v%2Dsync%20is%20always%20on%20in%20our%20versions%20of%20the,the%20hardware)%2C%20so%20we%20decided%20it%27s%20safer%20to%20force%20v%2Dsync.,-Strijkbout|title=Performance question! GOG forums admin GOG response|date=May 2024}}</ref> | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = false |
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/36-stalker-clear-sky-fov-switcher/ FOV switcher]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/36-stalker-clear-sky-fov-switcher/ FOV switcher]. | ||
# Copy it to the installation folder. | # Copy it to the installation folder. | ||
− | # | + | # Back up the original {{file|xrgame.dll}}. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|fov_switch.cmd}}. |
# Use the mouse wheel to scroll through all available variants. | # Use the mouse wheel to scroll through all available variants. | ||
− | # In the opened window enter the number from 1 | + | # In the opened window enter the number from 1 to 52 depending on your game version and chosen FOV. |
− | # To enable the external cam in singleplayer mode | + | # To enable the external cam in singleplayer mode (by {{key|F6}}-{{key|F8}} buttons), enter these commands in console: |
− | + | <pre> | |
− | + | bind cam_1 kF6 | |
− | + | bind cam_2 kF7 | |
− | + | bind cam_3 kF8 | |
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = false |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = false |
− | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = |
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
+ | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = SFX and music only. | |separate volume notes = SFX and music only. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> \ You need to install EAX Surround mod, which requires OpenAL to restore EAX support. Without OpenAL game will crash instantly |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 2.0. HRTF can be used without any audio card with some modification. See [[#Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF|Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF]] | |eax support notes = EAX 2.0. HRTF can be used without any audio card with some modification. See [[#Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF|Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF]] | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF=== | ===Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Replace OpenAL32.dll file|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace OpenAL32.dll file|fix= | ||
− | :1. Go to the [ | + | :1. Go to the [https://openal-soft.org/#download main OpenAL Soft] page and download both the latest Source Code release and Win64/Win32 Binary Files. |
− | :2. Unpack | + | :2. Unpack {{file|soft_oal.dll}} from {{file|bin\win32|folder}} directory in archive, rename it to {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} and replace the existing one located in {{file|{{p|game}}\bin|folder}}. |
− | :3. Create a folder called '''openal''' in | + | :3. Create a folder called '''openal''' in {{file|%AppData%|folder}} and unpack the {{file|hrtf|folder}} folder from the source code archive in there. Create a new text file in {{file|%AppData%|folder}} called {{file|alsoft.ini}} and add the following line: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
[general] | [general] | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?l=czech&id=166649135 link #1] or [https://www.stalkergame.cz/clear-sky-cestina/ link #2] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. Includes optional Hungarian voice-over translation. [https:// | + | |notes = Retail only. Includes optional Hungarian voice-over translation. [https://mega.nz/file/YXhCzYxQ#0fMkSiJB-NsbE5GKVIzCa8useGbBQo6CBTTwanzXado Download from here.] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Features optional Polish voice-over translation. | |notes = Features optional Polish voice-over translation. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-clear-sky-para-portugues-brasil/ Download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Serbian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://srbifikatori.rs/igre/stalker_clear_sky Fan translation] based on original Russian and Ukrainian versions; available in both Cyrillic and Latin. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = Fan translation, [http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_38994776/tm.htm download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_38994776/tm.htm download]. | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Ukrainian | |language = Ukrainian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = Official translation patch from GSC, [ | + | |notes = Official translation patch from GSC, [https://cs.stalker-game.ru/ru/?page=misc_downloads download]. Already included in Steam version, and available as an extra on GOG.com. Duty, the military, mercenaries and the Monolith still speak Russian. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 32 | |online play players = 32 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
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|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
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{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] master server has been shut down; use the [http://www.stalker-game.com/en/?page=patches Multi-Patch]. | {{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] master server has been shut down; use the [http://www.stalker-game.com/en/?page=patches Multi-Patch]. | ||
− | ===Crashes on | + | ===Crashes on DirectX 10 === |
− | {{ii}} Using | + | {{ii}} Using Nvidia inspector, delete xrengine from the clear sky profile and add it to the call of pripyat profile. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Steam version does not launch on Windows 10/11, BugTrap reports error at 0023:00125311=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Mandatory ASLR prevents game from running|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Windows Defender. | ||
+ | # In App & browser control, open Exploit protection settings. | ||
+ | # In Program settings, add an exception for {{file|xrEngine.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Disable "Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mouse Delay and bad frametimes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Selecting normal or full dynamic lighting will cause the game to saturate the CPU by one core, which will cause stutters. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set lighting to Static Lighting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/mouse-delay-on-s-t-a-l-k-e-r.448444/#post-5700842|title=Mouse Delay on S.T.A.L.K.E.R.|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 10, 10.1 |
|direct3d notes = Bound to the lighting renderer. DirectX 10.1 support was added in version 1.5.06. | |direct3d notes = Bound to the lighting renderer. DirectX 10.1 support was added in version 1.5.06. | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Modifications== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.gamefront.com/games/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-clear-sky/file/ironsights-v1-0 Ironsights v1.0]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} It adds back Iron Sights for the pistols like the previous game | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 2000 SP4 | |minOS = 2000 SP4 | ||
− | |minCPU | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
− | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2200+ | |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.0 | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
|recOS = XP SP2, Vista SP1 | |recOS = XP SP2, Vista SP1 | ||
− | |recCPU = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 |
− | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
− | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT | |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recDX = 10.1 | |recDX = 10.1 | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 15:28, 15 May 2024
Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 22, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Eastern Europe, Post-apocalyptic |
Series | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. | |
---|---|
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 |
Warnings
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and shooter game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.
General information
- Developer's forum
- TweakGuides guide
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | TAGES Solidshield DRM. StarForce DRM for Russian release.[1] Install patches to remove the DRM on retail copies. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.[2] TAGES DRM is reported to be inactive.[3] Some CD keys can be redeemed on GOG.com[4][5] |
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
Use replacement files[citation needed] |
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Apply the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky intro skip. |
Modifications
- The Sky Reclamation Project (SRP) is an unofficial patch which fixes bugs that remain in the latest official patched version of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-STCS\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\_appdata_\ |
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
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-STCS\savedgames\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\_appdata_\savedgames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/20510/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | 3440x1440 works perfectly | ||
4K Ultra HD | UI element with text won't scale (they made for 1080p and less), making them hard to read | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 67.5° Vertical - See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use windowed mode and -no_dialog_header command line argument. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA + Transparency Anti-aliasing. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | In-game Vsync option is broken in Steam & GOG versions. Use the Multi-Patch to fix it. Vsync is always enabled in GOG versions. [6] | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[7] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Field of view (FOV)
Changing FoV[citation needed] |
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bind cam_1 kF6 bind cam_2 kF7 bind cam_3 kF8 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX and music only. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output[8] \ You need to install EAX Surround mod, which requires OpenAL to restore EAX support. Without OpenAL game will crash instantly | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2.0. HRTF can be used without any audio card with some modification. See Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF | |
Royalty free audio |
Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF
Replace OpenAL32.dll file |
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[general] hrtf=true
SOUND: OpenAL: Required device: OpenAL Soft. Created device: OpenAL Soft Then the OpenAL Soft device is used and with it, HRTF mode as well. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 or link #2 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. Includes optional Hungarian voice-over translation. Download from here. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Features optional Polish voice-over translation. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Serbian | Fan translation based on original Russian and Ukrainian versions; available in both Cyrillic and Latin. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Ukrainian | Official translation patch from GSC, download. Already included in Steam version, and available as an extra on GOG.com. Duty, the military, mercenaries and the Monolith still speak Russian. |
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.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (DX9). | ||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
"Unable to connect to master server" error
- The GameSpy master server has been shut down; use the Multi-Patch.
Crashes on DirectX 10
- Using Nvidia inspector, delete xrengine from the clear sky profile and add it to the call of pripyat profile.
Steam version does not launch on Windows 10/11, BugTrap reports error at 0023:00125311
Mandatory ASLR prevents game from running |
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Mouse Delay and bad frametimes
- Selecting normal or full dynamic lighting will cause the game to saturate the CPU by one core, which will cause stutters.
Set lighting to Static Lighting[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 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 |
Modifications
Ironsights v1.0
- It adds back Iron Sights for the pistols like the previous game
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4 | XP SP2, Vista SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT 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.
References
- ↑ FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com - Forum - Reclaim your games. DRM-Free! - last accessed on 2022-12-06
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-12-06
- Based on testing in 2022 this still works, but probably requires a CD key purchased from an older batch from around 2015 or earlier.
- ↑ Performance question! GOG forums admin GOG response - last accessed on May 2024
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mouse Delay on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - last accessed on May 2023