S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy Gets Next-Gen Upgrade

GSC Game World has unveiled S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition, a next-generation upgrade for the original trilogy launching May 20 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The Enhanced Edition bundles remastered versions of Shadow of Chernobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Pripyat (2009), featuring visual enhancements, next-gen optimizations, and improved modding capabilities across all titles.

Current owners of the trilogy on Xbox Series X/S or PS5 will receive the Enhanced Edition as a free update.

PC players who own the original games get the Enhanced versions at no cost, while new purchases include both editions. The trilogy bundle retails for $39.99, with individual titles priced at $19.99.

Cross-platform saves aren't supported—game progress remains platform-specific.

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions offer multiple frame rate options: standard 30FPS and 60FPS modes, plus VRR-exclusive 40FPS and 120FPS settings for compatible displays.

The Enhanced Edition introduces three console graphics presets: Quality Balanced, Performance, and Ultra Performance modes.

Resolution and frame rate breakdown:
Series X/PS5/PS5 Pro: Quality (4K/30FPS), Balanced (upscaled 4K/40FPS), Performance (upscaled 4K/60FPS), Ultra Performance (upscaled 2K/120FPS)
Series S: Quality (2K/30FPS), Balanced (upscaled 2K/40FPS), Performance (1080p/60FPS)
(VRR required for Balanced/Ultra Performance modes)

Visual Upgrades (All Platforms):

• Enhanced lighting with godrays and global illumination
• Higher-resolution textures and 3D models
• Advanced water shaders and dynamic skyboxes
• 4K cinematics and improved weapon field-of-view

Console-Specific Features:

• Keyboard & mouse support on PlayStation/Xbox
• mod.io integration for cross-platform mod sharing
• Dedicated performance presets:
Series X/PS5/PS5 Pro: Quality (4K/30FPS), Balanced (4K/40FPS), Performance (4K/60FPS), Ultra (2K/120FPS)
Series S: Quality (2K/30FPS), Balanced (2K/40FPS), Performance (1080p/60FPS)

PC Enhancements:

• Full Steam Deck compatibility
• Steam Workshop support
• Cloud save functionality
• Native gamepad support

Kyiv-based GSC Game World, developers of the upcoming S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, continues expanding the franchise while navigating challenges during Ukraine's ongoing conflict.