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About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Édition Améliorée

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Enhanced Edition revives one of the most visionary and groundbreaking survival first-person shooters of all time, now upscaled and enhanced for a new generation as part of the wider S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy return. The enhanced release layers in atmospheric visual upgrades such as God Rays, Dynamic Screen Space Reflections and advanced global illumination, along with redesigned water shaders, upgraded skyboxes and wetness effects. Upscaled textures bring more detailed NPCs and environments, weapon field of view and models have been improved, and the package adds multiple bugfixes, quality-of-life tweaks and full gamepad support.

As the prequel chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, Clear Sky lets you directly influence the balance of power through Faction Wars. You step into the boots of Scar, a seasoned mercenary who somehow survives the deadly Emissions, and make your way toward the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant through radiation, anomalies, enemies, mutants and a Zone torn apart by conflict. With anomalous activity at unprecedented levels, the region trembles under constant instability, and you must choose your path carefully or play all sides like a true mercenary.

The game also rewards exploration into uncharted paths, uncovering lost territories and secrets in the Swamps, Lymansk and the Red Forest. For PC players drawn to atmospheric action RPGs with tense survival mechanics, this enhanced edition offers a sharpened way to experience where the series' story truly began.