S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition overview

Overview

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition comes from GSC Game World and is published by GSC Game World. It arrived on Steam on May 20, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Adjustable Difficulty, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Save Anytime. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 96 players at 26 September 2026 - 03:57:52 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2,447. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 60% positive across 7,917 reviews.

Language and system requirements

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition is available in 13 languages including:

6 regional rating boards including cero, kgrb, csrr, dejus, and steam germany

Sales, recommendations, and streams

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition has sold up to 528,000 units and has 6,637 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $7,900,000. On Twitch, 1 streamers are live with around 1 total watchers.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition overview details

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Back to where it all started — the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy, one of the most visionary and groundbreaking survival first-person-shooters of all time returns. Now upscaled, enhanced must-play journey for a new generation. ENHANCED EDITION FEATURES: Atmospheric visual enhancements including God Rays, Dynamic Screen Space Reflections, and Advanced Global Illumination effects. Redesigned water shaders, upgraded skyboxes, and wetness effects. Improved visuals with upscaled textures featuring more detailed NPCs and environment. Upgraded weapon Field of View and models. Multiple bugfixes and quality of life tweaks. Full gamepad support. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all. Welcome to the former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant… the most dangerous place on Earth. Play as The Marked One, face sinister mysteries, radiation-soaked anomalous threats and moral dilemmas, as your decisions determine your destiny in this immersive dark sci-fi saga. EMBRACE THE DESOLATION Navigate the isolation and suspense of a harsh Eastern European wilderness, filled with hundreds of desperate vagabonds, mutant creatures, and lurking dangers unseen. EXPLORE ANOMALOUS WORLD Venture through realistic locations deeply rooted in the anomalous aftermath of the Chornobyl disaster. Each area holds its own grim secrets and discoveries, awaiting the bravest stalkers. SURVIVE AT ALL COSTS Treacherous anomalies, invisible radiation, starvation, and ruthless mutants will hunt you in the Zone. Carefully mana…

SteamPulse editorial summary

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition is listed as a game with $19.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Adjustable Difficulty, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Save Anytime, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 96 players at 26 September 2026 - 03:57:52 UTC, a tracked peak of 2,447, and 60% positive reviews.

Overview tags

ActionAdventureRPGShooterExplorationFPSImmersive SimFirst-PersonRealisticAtmosphericPost-apocalypticLore-RichSci-fiSurvivalChoices Matter

Content descriptors

The gameplay revolves around shooting and eliminating enemies, including both human-like figures and mutated creatures, with blood and violent scenes depicted. For example, enemies may sometimes explode as a result of weapon effects or anomalies that are part of the game world. Additionally, the player character can consume alcohol throughout the game.

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Support and legal notes

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