S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
to enter the Zone for your own risk striving to make a fortune out of it or even to find the truth concealed in the Heart of Chornobyl.
* EPIC NONLINEAR STORY IN SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD
* VARIETY OF ENEMIES AND HUNDREDS OF WEAPON COMBINATIONS
* LEGENDARY MUTANTS WITH DIFFERENT BEHAVIOUR MODELS
* ARTIFACTS OF INCREDIBLE VALUE AND UNFORGIVING ANOMALIES
Discover the legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe!
the GameA military expedition to the center of the Zone has mysteriously disappeared. To figure out the reason and status of the personnel, is your task as Major Degtyarev, a Security Service of Ukraine operative in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
UNCHARTED LANDS
The Exclusion Zone around the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant flames with anomalous activity stronger than ever before. Emissions of destructive energy flood it day by day, as its heartlands are finally free to explore for the most experienced and brazen ones. So set your path through swampy Zaton, industrial zones of the “Jupiter” plant, the ghost town of Pripyat, and the top secret catacombs in which no stalker’s foot has set since the catastrophe.
NEW THREATS
The Zone becomes even more unpredictable and dangerous, distorting the fabric of reality with its energy. You’ll have to seek shelter during abrupt emissions and show great ingenuity in order to deal with the new types of anomalies. Get ready to face Chimera – the most fierce predator of these lands at night and telepathic mutant Burer at the darkest abandoned places.
THE SEQUEL TO THE STORY
The lone stalker lifestyle is neat – but in Call of Pripyat, you’ve got a special objective. Along the journey, you’ll meet plenty of vagabonds and dwellers. Be far-sighted and careful in your decisions: some of them can help in your investigation or shed some light on the mysteries of the Zone.
Game features:
- A combination of action, horror, survival, and role-playing elements in the setting of dark Eastern European science fiction.
- The unique atmosphere of loneliness in a dangerous place where time has stopped forever.
- Numerous endings that are formed by your decisions during the passage.
- Improved upgrade system for armours and weapons.
- A reworked A-Life life simulation system based on the best solutions of the previous parts.
- Expanded side quest system and many new unique characters.
- Random Emission mechanic that can now take you by surprise at any unexpected moment.
- New mutants: Chimera and Burer.
- Locations of Pripyat, recreated according to real prototypes.
- Four multiplayer modes with battles for up to 32 players on one map.
Game Discussion
Steam User 44
Play this rather than the enhanced edition. Runs better even with mods and looks sharper.
Steam User 53
Anomaly, GAMMA, Escape from Pripyat... bunch of nonsense.
Real man play the vanilla trilogy without patches, crashing to desktop is peak Stalker.
Steam User 40
Ignore the enhanced edition and just play this. It's superior in every way to the enhanced "historical revisionism" Edition. You can still find the old games with a google search.
Absolute bitchmove, GSC. Shove your enhanced edition up your fucking ass.
Steam User 27
Good game.
With some usual slav jank and bugs.
The Enhanced editions are a disgrace tho.
Arguably more bugged than the original.
And they don't enhance shit only remove some soviet symbols and stuff.
I get it, there is a war and stuff but I don't like 1984 Ministry of Truth behaviour.
Don't try to rewrite history just because you are mad bro. Maybe it's not nice or good or moral but it's still part of history, still part of the truth. And part of the original stalker experience.
Steam User 21
The most polished game from the original STALKER trilogy, still holds up amazingly in 2025+
It's perfectly playable without any mods, but I recommend installing just this one, it fixes awful default FOV without fiddling with console and vanilla weapon "mirroring" that annoys gun nuts like meself, it also has an optional file to show the in-game currency in UAH + new animations are pretty neat.
Overall I had a great experience playing on Master difficulty, only things that annoyed me were the bullet sponge monolithians at the final stretch of the game, but it's nothing compared to STALKER 2's *ahem* Granite Squad rаpе room or SoC final segments.
10/10, truly a certified zone classic.
Steam User 12
Please play the Misery mod for this, it's one of the best experiences I've ever had in a video game. STALKER Call of Pripyat is the culmination of the trilogy, taking everything fans loved from the previous games and refining it into a near perfect experience. It elevates the series with a polished, immersive world that still captivates today. Set after Shadow of Chernobyl and Clear Sky, the game follows the aftermath of a failed military operation in the Zone and the mysterious disappearance of several helicopters. The story is subtle but satisfying, tying up loose ends while introducing new mysteries. The quest to uncover the truth about the helicopters, alongside the challenge of navigating and surviving the Zone’s anomalies, provides a strong narrative backbone.
The open world design is exceptional. Pripyat and its surrounding areas dense forests, eerie industrial zones, and the haunting city itself are more detailed than ever. Each area feels alive, packed with small stories and secrets, and the pacing strikes a perfect balance between tense exploration, combat, and quiet moments of suspense. Gameplay improvements are significant. Combat is smoother and more responsive, and the enhanced A Life system makes encounters with mutants and humans dynamic and unpredictable. New weapons, equipment upgrades, and a streamlined inventory system make gear management easier without losing the survivalist feel. Faction dynamics have been handled thoughtfully. Unlike Clear Sky, there are no constant faction wars, giving players more freedom to explore the Zone and focus on survival, discovery, and uncovering the secrets of the anomalies. Atmosphere remains the game’s strongest asset. Haunting sound design, immersive weather effects including the iconic electrical storms and the constant tension of the Zone make every step feel dangerous. The distant roars of mutants and the eerie crackle of anomalies add layers of suspense that linger long after playing.
STALKER Call of Pripyat is a masterful finale to the trilogy. With improved gameplay, an expansive and atmospheric world, and a gripping narrative, it’s a must play for fans and newcomers alike, cementing the series as one of gaming’s most unique and unforgettable franchises.
Steam User 14
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is a worthy conclusion to the original trilogy that not only preserves the atmosphere of the Zone but also elevates the gameplay to a new level. It is the most polished and stable entry in the series, with many of the issues from previous games addressed.
The game offers three large, detailed locations filled with secrets, quests, and characters that live their own lives. There is a real sense of freedom here: you can follow the main story or simply roam the Zone, hunt mutants, search for artifacts, or complete side missions. The anomaly system and artifact hunting with detectors add tension and excitement to the gameplay.
The story is delivered subtly yet engagingly: you play as Major Degtyarev, sent to investigate a failed military operation. The game reveals the aftermath of the events from Shadow of Chernobyl in a calm, thoughtful way, showing great respect for the lore.
Call of Pripyat features excellent optimization, a powerful atmosphere, and countless opportunities for exploration. It's a game that doesn’t rush you — and that’s exactly its strength. It rewards patient and attentive players, letting you truly feel like a stalker.
Conclusion: Call of Pripyat is a mature and well-crafted game that perfectly wraps up the trilogy. A must-play for fans of the series and anyone who enjoys atmospheric post-apocalyptic games.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Зов Прип’яті — гідне завершення оригінальної трилогії, яке не лише зберігає атмосферу Зони, а й виводить геймплей на новий рівень. Це найбільш відполірована та стабільна частина серії, у якій враховано помилки попередніх ігор.
Гра пропонує три великі та детально опрацьовані локації з безліччю секретів, завдань і персонажів, що живуть своїм життям. Тут відчувається справжня свобода дій: можна йти за сюжетом або просто досліджувати Зону, полювати на мутантів, шукати артефакти чи виконувати побічні місії. Система аномалій і пошуку артефактів за допомогою детектора додає геймплею напруги та азарту.
Сюжет подається ненав’язливо, але досить цікаво: ти граєш за майора Дегтярьова, якого відправили розслідувати провал військової операції. Гра розкриває наслідки подій Тіні Чорнобиля спокійно, без зайвого драматизму, з глибокою повагою до лору.
У Зові Прип’яті чудова оптимізація, потужна атмосфера та багато можливостей для дослідження. Це гра, яка не квапить — і саме в цьому її сила. Вона винагороджує уважного гравця та дозволяє по-справжньому відчути себе сталкером.
Підсумок: Зов Прип’яті — зріла й продумана гра, яка відмінно завершує трилогію. Обов’язкова до проходження для всіх шанувальників серії та поціновувачів атмосферних постапокаліптичних ігор.