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Explore The Zone—the most dangerous place on Earth—and hunt down mutants and greedy thugs in STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy! Read on to learn about the game's plot, gameplay, and other information.
Everything We Know About STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Story Plot
STALKER is an acronym. It stands for:
Scavenger
Trespasser
Adventurer
Loner
Killer
Explorer
Robber.
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy bundles three games together:
⚫︎ S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl
⚫︎ S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
⚫︎ S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl
Shadow of Chornobyl explores an alternate reality, wherein the Chornobyl disaster never ended. Radiation has warped the landscape, turning it into a haunting, otherworldly place. This is the Zone, a forbidden territory teeming with danger. The game puts you in the shoes of a Stalker, referred to as the "Marked One," a lone scavenger drawn to the Zone's allure and driven by a thirst for treasure.
Your journey begins with amnesia, a blank slate upon which the Zone's secrets will be written. The game weaves together non-linear storytelling with survival mechanics, drawing heavily on the sci-fi novel Roadside Picnic by the Strugatsky brothers and Tarkovsky's film Stalker. You explore not only the radioactive wastelands but also a moral gray area where allies and enemies can shift with every encounter.
Between dodging deadly anomalies and trading with fellow stalkers, you find yourself unraveling the dark secrets of The Zone, discovering that it holds far more than just mutated beasts—it may hold the key to your forgotten identity.
STALKER: Clear Sky
STALKER: Clear Sky is the second game in the series, but is a stand-alone prequel to the first title. Here, you play as Scar, a mercenary caught in the chaos of the Zone, a deadly and anomaly-ridden wasteland surrounding the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. A catastrophic energy surge triggers a series of devastating emissions from the plant, and Scar is recruited by a secretive faction known as Clear Sky to prevent an even greater disaster. Your mission is to stop a group of stalkers, led by Strelok, from reaching the heart of the Zone, as their actions threaten to trigger an apocalyptic reaction from the Zone itself.
The game explores the origins of the Zone's anomalies, as you navigate treacherous swamps, decaying ruins, and face off against warring factions, military forces, and mysterious cultists. Your journey leads you to confront Strelok, but in the end, the Zone’s unpredictable nature takes a dark turn, leaving you with more questions than answers, as you witness what sets the stage for the events in STALKER: Shadow of Chornobyl.
STALKER: Call of Pripyat
STALKER: Call of Pripyat severs as a sequel to the first game. Here, players step into the boots of Major Alexander Degtyarev, a seasoned stalker and government agent, tasked with uncovering the mystery behind the failure of "Operation Fairway." This mission, designed to scout the Zone after the events of the first title, goes horribly wrong, leading to the crash of several helicopters deep within the Exclusion Zone. Major Degtyarev must traverse the Zone, investigate crash sites, and determine why these aircraft went down, all while surviving the post-apocalyptic place.
Remember: There are numerous endings that are formed by your decisions during the passage.
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Gameplay
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy brings three post-apocalyptic first-person shooter games to the Nintendo Switch.
In Shadow of Chornobyl, the dynamic day-night cycle and weather conditions aren't just for show—they directly influence NPCs and monsters often migrating in large groups. There are also unlimited non-scripted random events, ranging from rescuing Stalkers from danger to destroying Stalker renegades.
The second game, Clear Sky, introduced a more sophisticated weapon and armor upgrade system. Players can now visit technicians to modify their gear. Another core element of the game is its faction system, where the player's actions can shift the balance of power between rival groups in the Zone. In addition to this, Clear Sky expanded the artifact hunting mechanic present in the first game. They now require sepcialized detectors to locate these valuable items hidden within a dozen new anomalies.
The final entry, Call of Pripyat, refined many elements from the previous games. The A-Life simulation system was overhauled, making the Zone feel more alive as NPCs and wildlife dynamically interact with each other and the player. The upgrade system for armor and weapons saw further improvements, and the introduction of random emissions—violent outbursts of radiation—added an extra layer of tension as they could strike unexpectedly.
The STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy is a port of the classic STALKER series, and as such, the developers have had to make adjustments to the controls to accommodate controllers and other input methods. One of the most notable changes is the addition of an item wheel, which allows players to quickly access and use items in their inventory.
The developers also worked closely with MATABOO to bring the trilogy to the Nintendo Switch. While the exact nature of the optimizations and enhancements made for the Switch version is unknown, it's likely that they could include features that take advantage of the console's unique capabilities. This could include touch controls and motion controls.
Is STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Multiplayer?
No, STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy is a single-player game.
Despite the PC versions of the STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy games featured multiplayer modes with up to 32 players on a single map, the console ports unfortunately lack both online or split-screen multiplayer.
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Gameplay Trailers
Release Date Announcement
The game's release date announcement offers a brief glimpse into the trilogy's gameplay.
PS4, Xbox Consoles Launch Trailer
The collection's launch trailer for the PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One showcases gameplay for each game in the trilogy.
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STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Product Information
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| Title | STALKER: LEGENDS OF THE ZONE TRILOGY |
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| Release Date | October 31, 2024(Nintendo Switch), March 6, 2024 (PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) |
| Developer | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | GSC Game World |
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Action, First-Person Shooter |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Rating | ESRB M (Mature 17+) |
| Official Website | STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Official Website |
