S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

GSC Game World · May 20, 2025 · Action, Adventure, RPG, Exploration, Shooter

Buy the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition key for Steam from Loaded at $8.99 — the cheapest of 18 stores we compare.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition price by region

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition costs £8.21 in the United Kingdom, $8.99 in the United States, $8.99 in Georgia (USD), €9.59 in Europe (EUR), CA$15.45 in Canada, A$19.75 in Australia, NZ$20.09 in New Zealand, R$50.25 in Brazil and zł60.29 in Poland right now.

Cheapest S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £8.21 −33% £11.19 £8.21 15
United Statesyour region $8.99 −33% $13.39 $8.99 18
Georgia (USD) $8.99 −33% $13.39 $8.99 17
Europe (EUR) €9.59 −33% €13.39 €9.59 18
Canada CA$15.45 −33% CA$18.75 CA$15.45 16
Australia A$19.75 −33% A$19.75 — 13
New Zealand NZ$20.09 −33% NZ$20.09 — 13
Brazil R$50.25 −33% R$50.25 R$101.60 11
Poland zł60.29 −33% zł60.29 zł72.43 16

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About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

✦ AI summary

Explore the radiation-soaked Chornobyl Exclusion Zone as a mysterious stalker, surviving mutants, anomalies, and ruthless factions while uncovering dark secrets through your choices. This legendary immersive first-person shooter returns remastered with enhanced visuals, expanded content, and modernized controls for a new generation of players.

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!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition receives mixed feedback from players, with some praising its atmospheric depiction of Chernobyl and considering it a peak experience in the series, while others note significant technical issues and bugs that detract from the experience. Players seem to appreciate the game's core concept and setting despite its flaws, though the bugged state is a notable concern that may warrant waiting for patches or sales depending on your tolerance for technical problems.

Not recommended Oct 2, 2026
Bugged as hell.
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
Я не знаю, чи мав я рацію, чи помилявся. Гадаю, мені вже ніколи цього не дізнатися… Але я зробив це. І, мабуть, мені варто бути за це вдячним. -Стрєлок
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
Peak
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
I like it
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
g ame that rewards you for killing dogs.
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
ok I only recommend it because its show of chernobyl ♥♥♥♥♥. Only because its shadow of chernobill ♥♥♥♥♥

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