S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat – Enhanced Edition

 
The Zone remembers every footprint
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat — Enhanced Edition is the definitive way to play GSC’s 2009 classic—now with modern rendering, controller support, and quality‑of‑life fixes that respect the series’ survival roots. You’re Major Degtyarev, sent into a broken operation near Prypiat to find out why gunships fell out of the sky. The Zone doesn’t answer with words.
How it plays now
This upgrade preserves the sim heartbeat while raising clarity and performance. Global illumination, god rays, dynamic screen‑space reflections, redesigned water shaders, and refreshed skyboxes make the swamps, Jupiter, and City sectors read at a glance. Upscaled textures and improved weapon FOV help with target ID and sight pictures. Full gamepad support and QoL tweaks smooth the rough edges, but the loop stays harsh: radiation, bleeding, armor condition, and storms stack with scarce rubles and bad decisions.
Key features

Visual overhaul: Advanced GI, SSR, god rays, wetness effects, better skyboxes, and upscaled textures across NPCs and environments.
Combat readability: Upgraded weapon models and field of view for cleaner irons/optic alignment and muzzle feedback.
Modern input: Native controller support plus cloud saves on supported storefronts.
Open zones: Nonlinear hubs (Zaton, Jupiter, Prypiat) with contracts, side stories, and faction entanglements.
Survival systems: Artifact hunting, ballistics that punish exposure, armor maintenance, weather and Emission pressure.
Free upgrade path: Owners of original editions on supported platforms receive the Enhanced Edition at no extra cost.

Quick facts

Release Date: 20 May 2025 (Enhanced Edition)
Developer: GSC Game World
Genre: FPS, Survival, Immersive Sim
Setting: The Zone (Zaton, Jupiter, Prypiat)
Features: Advanced lighting and reflections, weapon FOV upgrade, controller support, QoL fixes, artifact and contract systems
Special Features: 4K pre‑rendered cinematics, improved skyboxes/water shaders, cloud saves, compatibility with the Legends of the Zone Enhanced Edition initiative