Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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
Availability
Source |
DRM |
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TAGES and Solidshield DRM. StarForce DRM for Russian release[2] It has been disabled via patches. |
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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 |
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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.
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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
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
- CD key, language and GameSpy ID are stored in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game World\STALKER-STCS
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
Template:Video settings
Input settings
In-game control settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
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English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Polish |
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Features optional Polish voice-over translation. |
Russian |
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Spanish |
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Turkish |
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Ukrainian |
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An official Ukrainian patch is available here, can be installed over English version from GOG.com, or any Russian version of the game. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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 |
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 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Physics |
Open Dynamics Engine |
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Audio |
OpenAL |
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Multiplayer |
GameSpy |
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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:
References