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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Installing [http://www.metacognix.com/files/stlkrsoc/index.html ZRP] on a first playthrough is greatly recommended as it eliminates all remaining bugs after the final patch without modifying the game's experience.
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{{ii}} Installing [http://www.metacognix.com/files/stlkrsoc/index.html ZRP] on is greatly recommended as it eliminates most bugs without modifying the game's experience.
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{{++}} Large cult following with an active modding community.<ref>http://stalker.filefront.com/</ref><ref>http://www.moddb.com/games/stalker/mods</ref>
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{{++}} Large modding community.<ref>http://stalker.filefront.com/</ref><ref>http://www.moddb.com/games/stalker/mods</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.stalker-game.com/ Official website]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.stalker-game.com/ Official website]
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{{mm}} [http://stalker.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://stalker.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=313 Steam Users' Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=313 Steam Users' Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/4500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gsc-game.com/?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr&lang=en GSC Shadow of Chernobyl forum]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gsc-game.com/?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr&lang=en Official forums]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/S-T-L-K-R-Shadow-Chernobyl-Pc/dp/B0001X5YN4/ Amazon Retail] | {{ID|Retail}} |  }}
 
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-STALKER/stalker-shadow-of-chernobyl GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | DRM: [[SecuROM]] }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-STALKER/stalker-shadow-of-chernobyl GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | [[SecuROM]] }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/4500/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
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# Open your registry (windows key + R -> regedit).
 
# Open your registry (windows key + R -> regedit).
 
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#* 32bit systems: '''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GSC Game World\STALKER-SHOC'''.
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#* 32-bit systems: '''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GSC Game World\STALKER-SHOC'''.
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#* 64bit systems: '''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game World\STALKER-SHOC'''.
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#* 64-bit systems: '''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game World\STALKER-SHOC'''.
 
# If you can't find it there, search for "installvers".
 
# If you can't find it there, search for "installvers".
 
# If there is no "InstallLang" value located here, you need to add a string and enter the language code you use (for the US version, this is "en").
 
# If there is no "InstallLang" value located here, you need to add a string and enter the language code you use (for the US version, this is "en").
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===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
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The STALKER series have garnered a dedicated following which includes a very active modding community, much of which is based in Russia. Translations are available for most of the popular mods. The best way to determine which type of mod you will enjoy is by first playing the game vanilla (with ZRP for bugfixes), you will also appreciate the various improvements much more this way. Further below are some basic recommendations.
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The STALKER series has garnered a dedicated following which includes a very active modding community, most of which is based in Russia. Translations are available for most of the popular mods. The best way to determine which type of mod you will enjoy is by first trying the vanilla game out (with ZRP for bugfixes). Further below are some basic recommendations.
  
 
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Revision as of 02:44, 9 December 2013

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
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Developers
GSC Game World
Publishers
THQ
Engines
X-Ray Engine 1.0
Release dates
Windows March 20, 2007
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on Wikipedia
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Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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

Key points

Installing ZRP on is greatly recommended as it eliminates most bugs without modifying the game's experience.
Large modding community.[1][2]

General information

Official website
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki
Steam Users' Forums
Steam Community Discussions
Official forums

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Patches

  • The latest patch is version 1.0006.
  • Some mods only work with 1.0004. Steam automatically installs patch 1.0006. Below are instructions how to downgrade to 1.0004.
Instructions

Modifications

The STALKER series has garnered a dedicated following which includes a very active modding community, most of which is based in Russia. Translations are available for most of the popular mods. The best way to determine which type of mod you will enjoy is by first trying the vanilla game out (with ZRP for bugfixes). Further below are some basic recommendations.

Instructions

Below is a list of popular mods:

  • Zone Reclamation Project is a bug fix mod that tries to keep the game as vanilla as possible. Heavily recommended on a first playthrough.
  • Float32 adds many new features while increasing performance. It changes nothing about gameplay or looks (except high-quality effects) and is widely considered a must. It is also included in many large overhaul mods for SoC, so research first before trying to merge it with other mods.
  • Shaders MAX - is a mod that improves both looks and performance of the game. It includes Float32 as a component, along with other various shader mods. Be wary when trying to combine with other mods which may already contain their own shader improvements.
  • Complete Mod 2012 is one of the most popular but also controversial mods. It contains major bug fixes, A.I improvements, upgraded shaders, new higher resolution textures, sounds, music, weather and visual effects but also a large amount of important changes to the gameplay core that may spoil the STALKER experience for some. A list of changes can be found on its MODDB page.

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

You can modify the save game location by editing fsgame.ltx in gamedata.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Basic video settings
Advanced video settings (Vsync and 60Hz frequency not visible)

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Input settings

Controls menu

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio menu

Template:Audio settings

Other information

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Optimal settings

An easy way to improve visuals and reduce random stuttering is to lower Vision- and Lighting distance, plus Object-Quality bar to around 50%. Again quality difference is minimal, but fps improves. Reducing the Grass Density a point or two also may help stuttering outdoors.

Remove head bob

Instructions

Enable FPS counter

Instructions

Shorter load times

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) nVidia GeForce 5700
ATi Radeon 9600
128 MB of VRAM 		nVidia GeForce 7900
ATi Radeon X1850
256 MB of VRAM

References