S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky ships August 29

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Mar 27th 2008 at 4:00PM }

PC gamers will be frolicking through the radioactive wastelands of Chernobyl once more with the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky, now set for August 29th. The post-apocalyptic prequel promises "an alternative look" into the events of 2007's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, pitting players against radioactive decay and mutated creatures with one too many of something. Probably teeth. Also, it's apparently "set in 2011 and brings forth the events to have preceded the third campaign of Strelok to the Zone center." Exciting!

Developer GSC Game World aims to ship the shooter simultaneously worldwide "according to the agreed plan." If said plan falls through, there's always the consolation of the game's day and date release on Steam.

Tags: Clear-Sky, GSC-Game-World, Stalker, Stalker-Clear-Sky, Steam

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Abuzar @ Mar 27th 2008 4:07PM

Stalker was such a good game. I never finished it though, looks like I might get the game out and finish it to properly enjoy the next one.

Chase @ Mar 27th 2008 4:07PM

You know, if that is what will greet us in 2011, I'm going to need a hardhat. Possibly a large amount of sugar to decay those wanna-tear-flesh teeth.

Steve @ Mar 27th 2008 4:13PM

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is the perfect example of a great game destroyed by bugs and glitches. It didn't get as great of reviews as it deserved because it was rushed. I hope this new attempt will have better luck.

MarkHawk @ Mar 27th 2008 4:39PM

I wont say it was rushed(tons of delays), but the world was fantastic... I just wanted to explore it with friends because there was so much to it. I as well never finished it. Wouldn't mind seeing ports to consoles with c00p in mind or some form of mini MMO element.

Jerk Face @ Mar 27th 2008 4:29PM

Anyone play the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Jerk Face @ Mar 27th 2008 4:30PM

.. Damn it.

Anyone play the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. having patched it? Is it any better than when it was first released?

I'm considering picking it up, but if it is still full of bugs and crap, I don't want to waste my green.

Einhanderkiller @ Mar 27th 2008 7:24PM

The game plays perfectly fine patched up. I haven't noticed any bugs.

comtar @ Mar 28th 2008 1:12AM

The game out of the box is crap, after you get the patches, it's awesome, it's definitely worth the money. I enjoyed it alot.

Jerk Face @ Mar 28th 2008 7:47AM

Thanks for the tips, gang.

born2expire @ Mar 27th 2008 4:32PM

STALKER was eaisly the BEST game of 07 (if not the last 5 years). Patched the game runs perfect and 3 times through the zone and im yet to see one crash.

cant wait for this!

Jhongerkong @ Mar 27th 2008 4:35PM

That doesn't look like a clear sky to me...

Co @ Mar 27th 2008 4:37PM

Looks very RE4ish to me.

MarkHawk @ Mar 27th 2008 4:40PM

In Russia that's a chance of clouds type day... it doesn't translate well thats all...

Mills and Boom @ Mar 28th 2008 10:18AM

Stalker took place in Russia?

You need to take geography lessons.

Co @ Mar 27th 2008 4:36PM

Hmmm.... this should play quite well on my Pavillion Ultimate arriving next week. Between one of those bad boys and a Wii/DS what more does a gamer need?

Burritoclock @ Mar 27th 2008 4:48PM

You mean today or in 2 months??

Co @ Mar 27th 2008 4:53PM

Today duh! Who the hell has the time to think about 2 months from now??

Vidikron (FU) @ Mar 27th 2008 5:43PM

Meh... I'll take a look at it, but I didn't like the first one at all. I thought it was a mediocre shooter crossed with mediocre RPG. The end result was a mediocre and buggy game.