- Two-Factor Authentication System! - 31 August 2026
Stalkers! We present to you the two-factor authentication system – an additional method for protecting your game account!When you enable 2FA, logging in requires a code from a dedicated app on your phone in addition to your password. This means that even if someone discovers your password, they cannot access your account without access to your phone. Why it's important:Protects your account from hackingPrevents unauthorized accessPreserves your game progress and valuablesHow to Open the 2FA Setup PageIn the game's main menu, you will see a shield icon in the top-right corner indicating the current status of two-factor authentication. An exclamation mark means that the authenticator is not connected. To enable the authenticator, click the shield icon. A browser window will then open. You can also open the authenticator linking window in an external browser by clicking the corresponding b…
- Completion of "Cool Heat" event! - 24 August 2026
Stalkers!We remind you that tomorrow, 25.08, the "Cool Heat" event will end with the server restart! The anomalous cold will gradually subside, and with it, the scorching heat will leave the Zone. The breakthroughs that attracted stalkers with their danger and the opportunity to acquire rare loot will also subside for a while.Existing "Ice" artifacts and their parts can still be exchanged even after the event ends. The Anomaly Researcher will be located at the Airport (square B3-3). Note: Please pay attention to the expiration date of artifacts in your inventory!Event statistics will be published at the end of September.Thank you all for participating, and see you at future events!Sincerely, Stay Out Team
- Content Update Information - 18 August 2026
Stalkers! Friends!We’re eager to share some important news regarding Summer Content Update. As we've stated repeatedly before, this year we're expecting major changes in two main areas of the game – the narrative and anomalous components of the project. During development, the scope of planned changes we announced has not only remained the same, but has also been augmented with new mechanics and storylines that emerged during the process. One interesting idea leads to another, changes to one mechanic inevitably lead to changes in related mechanics – and now entire systems are taking shape in each area, which we sincerely believe will make the game more engaging and rich.At the same time, we're faced with a situation where, with such a large development effort, we simply won't be able to complete everything by the planned date. We're faced with a choice: cut some of the work to meet dead…
- Changelog. 23.07.26 - 23 July 2026
Stalkers!We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: – Reduced the time to create the “Ice” artifact on the laboratory table from 10 seconds to 2 seconds. – The laboratory table in the Ataman's Outpost no longer requires a battery.PvP– This Saturday, 25.07.26, PvP Season 21 starts on all project servers!The season will run from 25.07.26 to 26.09.26.You can find the exact start time on the Bulletin board.– PvP season rewards have been revised.1 place: Set SR3M;Spare parts for SR3M;30 sets of improved instruments;Premium Subscription for 90 days;100 RGN Grenades;70.000 ammos 9х39 SP-6;15 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".2 place:Set SIG SG550;Spare parts for SIG SG550;20 sets of improved instruments;Premium Subscription for 90 days;80 RGN Grenades;70.000 ammos 5.56х45 M995;10 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".3 place:Set AK-107;Spare parts for AK-10…
- Changelog. 16.07.26 - 16 July 2026
Stalkers!We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:– Adjusted the total number of enemies in the “Frost Point” event.– Removed MGD from the reward list for the NPC "Anomaly Researcher".– Changed the effects system in the "Anomalous Breakthroughs" event. Damage is inflicted once per second. These effects remove freezing. – Now voice alerts are controlled by the "Voice volume" setting, rather than the "Environment volume" setting.Sincerely, Stay Out Team
- Start of "Cool Heat" event! - 14 July 2026
Stalkers! We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:Cool Heat:The "Cool Heat" event is now live! Take part in the investigation of anomalous activity and earn valuable rewards! — The event will last from 14.07.26 to 25.08.26 and will end with the server restart.— To participate in the event, you need to talk to the NPC "Anomaly Researcher", who are located in:Gourmet village (Liubech Outskirts, square E6-3)Radio Tower (Vesuvius, square E2-1)Konukovo Airport (Airport, square C2-4)Radius village (Tunguska, square C2-3)Port (New Land, Northern Island, square B4-3)Ataman’s Outpost (Black Forest, square G4-3)Seasonal open-world event "Anomalous Breakthroughs":– The event starts twice an in-game day: from 08:00 to 10:00 and from 20:00 to 22:00 in-game time.– When the event begins, all stalkers receive a notification that several emission points have tempor…
- Cool Heat! - 10 July 2026
Stalkers!The weather station is issuing a warning: following the scorching heat, abnormally cold weather is coming to the Zone. It might seem unusual for a normal summer, but seasoned stalkers are well aware of what they'll be enduring.To the surprise of all experienced Zone researchers, increased anomalous activity has been observed this year. Local emissions – anomalous bursts that spread over a small area – are formed everywhere with regular frequency. Rumor has it that by breaking through the scorching heat, one can find quite good loot. However, there are plenty of those eager to score valuables – all stalkers in the vicinity will be notified of the appearance of such eruptions.Bright minds have also organized several expeditions to study the ice craters that have appeared throughout the Zone. It seems that the equipment placed by the scientists is only provoking aggression from th…
- Summer Sale! - 8 July 2026
Stalkers!Another summer season is already in full swing. Some spend time in bars over refreshing drinks and engaging stories, while others enjoy the July silence and beautiful weather somewhere outdoors.However, every experienced stalker knows that the rhythm of the Zone changes quickly. Now is the perfect time to catch your breath, reorganize your supplies, and prepare for new horizons while nature offers a brief respite.We are pleased to announce the start of our biggest Summer Sale, which will help you prepare even more productively!From 08.07.26 to 12.07.26 inclusive, enjoy pleasant discounts on a wide range of products in our in-game store.We recommend that you don't put off taking care of your gear – the Zone doesn't forgive carelessness, and the right equipment can sometimes mean more than a keen eye or a steady hand.Stay tuned for project news, there's plenty to see this summer!…
- Compensation for server problems - 6 July 2026
Stalkers! As previously promised, we're happy to share with you compensation for the inconvenience players have experienced due to recent server issues! First, the promo code: SO_THANK_YOU_060726 You can activate it in the game's main menu by selecting "Enter Promo Code." The promo code can be activated until 12.07.26, 23:59 (Moscow Time). Second, from 10.07.26, 23:59 (Moscow Time) to 12.07.26, 23:59 (Moscow Time), all project servers will offer double experience. This double experience will be added to your premium subscription. We thank all players for staying with us even during difficult times, and we wish you a nice game! Sincerely, Stay Out Team
- EU server is available again! - 1 July 2026
Stalkers!We are pleased to announce that the EU server has been restored!We have also moved the server to a different data center to prevent similar issues in the future.Due to recent events, compensation for all servers affected by technical issues will be provided after a full check of the EU server's functionality within a few days.Thank you for being with us!We wish you a pleasant game.Sincerely,Stay Out Team
- Happy Victory Day! - 9 May 2026
Stalkers!The project team congratulates everyone on Victory Day!In honor of the holiday, from 09.05 10:00 (Moscow time) to 12.05 23:59 (Moscow time) experience will be doubled on all project servers.x2 experience will be added to your premium subscription.And, of course, a holiday promo code!STAYOUT_9MAY_26You can activate it in the game's main menu by selecting "Enter Promo Code."After using it, pleasant holiday bonuses will be added to your storage, which will definitely make your stay in the Zone easier!Please note: all items are personal and will remain assigned to the character you claim them with! They cannot be transferred or sold.You can claim items by opening your storage through the inventory window in any large settlement.The promo code can be activated until 15.05.26, 23:59 (Moscow time).Happy holidays!Sincerely,Stay Out Team
- Completion of "Anomalous Spring" event! - 28 April 2026
Stalkers!The "Anomalous Spring" event will end with the server restart!With the end of the research phase, agents will leave large settlements, and the mysterious entrances to the Anomalous Object will disappear, as if they never existed.You can exchange your Anomalous Snowdrops at Agent at the Airport (square B3-3).Note: Please pay attention to the expiration date of Snowdrops in your inventory!Event statistics will be published at the end of May.Thank you all for participating, and see you at future events!Sincerely,Stay Out Team
- PvP Season 20! - 23 April 2026
Stalkers!This Saturday, 25.04.26, PvP Season 20 starts on all project servers!The season will run from 25.04.26 to 26.06.26.You can find the exact start time on the Bulletin board.The following items have been added to the reward list:• 1st place: 5 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";• 2nd place: 4 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";• 3rd place: 3 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";• 4th place: 2 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";• 5th place: 1 injector with enhanced "Chertovka".All other rewards remain the same as last season.We wish good luck to everyone and may the strongest win!Sincerely,Stay Out Team
- Changelog. 17.04.26 - 17 April 2026
Stalkers! We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: – Fixed an issue related to incorrect calculation of carrying capacity from character skills. – Fixed an issue where it was impossible to place banners on bases.– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to receive quests from Misha the Hunter. Sincerely, Stay Out Team
- Happy Cosmonautics Day! - 10 April 2026
Stalkers!On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, aboard the "Vostok-1" spacecraft, completed the first orbital flight around our planet. This historic moment became a symbol of human courage and perseverance, and today inspires us to our own accomplishments – big and small.The project team congratulates you on the upcoming Cosmonautics Day! We wish you a confident start in any endeavor, reliable comrades by your side, and faith in your limitless potential. And may pleasant moments always accompany you on the path to your brightest dreams!In honor of the holiday, from April 10th to 13th inclusive, discounts on many products await you in our in-game store.Happy holidays!Sincerely,Stay Out Team
- Changelog. 09.04.26 - 9 April 2026
Stalkers!We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:– Now, exiting the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location sends you to the safe zone of the nearest large settlement.– Now the “Power steering drive” quest requires the “Pillow δ“ artifact instead of the “Rubber δ“ artifact.– Fixed an issue where Senya Sapozhnikov had no dialogue to complete the "The lost expedition" quest.– Fixed an issue that caused the player's character to tilt incorrectly during a game session.– Fixed an issue related to the incorrect operation of the “Health Regeneration” effect received from the Decoction “Healer”.– Fixed an issue where Stepanenko's exchange for a Bear's Blood Tube would give him two Bear Livers instead of one and one Empty test tube instead of two.– Adjusted the frequency of the system message about character overload.Sincerely,Stay Out Team
- Changelog. 07.04.26 - 7 April 2026
Stalkers!We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: – Fixed an issue related to the delivery of components for the TSP-3 “Tesla” to Mitka the Hunter.– Fixed an issue where the “Loop” artifact would reset previously saved coordinates when exiting the game.– Fixed an issue where completing the “Handy man” and “Parts for Roma Siberian” quests awarded a bag with the incorrect contents. The contents of received bags that are in the players' inventory will be replaced.– Fixed an issue where the dialog for taking a quest would freeze when the list of active quests was full.– Fixed an issue with incorrect display of item effect pop-up windows.– Fixed an issue where the soda machine at the train station in Liubech did not work, if you used a glass not provided as part of the quest. – Now Laboratory stations in the Liubech’s Oulands that are not affiliated wit…
- Changelog. 02.04.26 - 2 April 2026
Stalkers! We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: – Fixed an issue where dialogue did not appear for Kolesnikov, Hundred-Second, and Sixth.– Now, when you exit the game, the “Loop” artifact does not reset previously saved coordinates.– Fixed an issue related to incorrect calculation of the number of mutants in the “5 Obelisks” event. – Fixed an issue related to incorrect animation of the character's sprinting.– Fixed an issue related to meeting Sergeant Burnt. To activate radio communication, the character must interact with him again in person.– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to obtain an item from Gavrik required for the quest "Seize the contraband".– Reduced the sound radius of the “Black Hole” anomaly.– Fixed an issue where the skill tree window sound volume was incorrect.– Fixed localization of some dialogues and quests.Sincerely, Sta…
- Changelog. 01.04.26 - 1 April 2026
Stalkers!We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to access the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location after dying in an Apartments Anomaly.– Fixed an issue where characters exiting the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location would end up in a different location than the one they entered from.Note: Your character will be moved to Liubech’s Outlands if, at the time of the server restart, they were in the “Unexplored section of the Zone” location and arrived there from any other location except the aforementioned Liubech’s Outlands.– Fixed an issue where the dialogue for turning in the item for the "Old Teddy Bear" quest to Kolesnikov did not appear. – Fixed an issue where the lower part of the “Sputnik” artifact and the “Sputnik” artifact incorrectly applied the movement speed increase.– Changes related t…
- Changelog. 31.03.26 - 31 March 2026
Stalkers!We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:– Fixed an issue where characters exiting the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location would end up in a different location than the one they entered from.– Fixed an issue where the crafting recipe given during a quest was not being awarded. Sincerely, Stay Out Team
