UPDATE: As anticipated, S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy was introduced throughout Xbox Associate Preview March 2024, however the massive shock is it has shadow-dropped on Xbox One and Xbox Collection X and S.
The Legends of the Zone bundle – accessible on the Microsoft Retailer for $39.99 — contains all three video games that make up the unique S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. Trilogy: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Name of Pripyat — or you’ll be able to choose up every sport individually for $19.99.
In a submit on Xbox Wire, Microsoft mentioned: “Each factor from the unique video games has been maintained and faithfully ported to console due to the laborious work of GSC Recreation World and their companions at Mataboo. This all makes for an excellent alternative for Xbox avid gamers all over the place to get some foundational information of S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R.’s universe within the lead-up to the launch of S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl, coming day-one to Recreation Go on September 5, 2024.”
The model accessible right now for Xbox One and Xbox Collection X and S shall be near the unique model of the S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. expertise on PC, Microsoft added. Xbox One gamers will lastly be capable to dive into the franchise, and people on Xbox Collection X and S can benefit from the sport in a high-fidelity mode through backward compatibility.
Then, later this yr, GSC Recreation World will launch a patch for Xbox Collection X and S model that may carry “further graphical enhancements and different options”. The console variations can even have mod assist through mod.io, however this too shall be a function to roll out later.
Take a look at our roundup of every part introduced throughout Xbox Associate Preview March 2024 for extra.
ORIGINAL STORY: Pre-orders for an unannounced S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy have gone reside in Japan, suggesting an announcement throughout right now’s Xbox Associate Preview Occasion.
Gematsu reported pre-orders for the gathering on PlayStation 4 went reside on Japanese retailers alongside a June 27 launch date. It contains S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R.: Clear Sky, and S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R.: Name of Pripyat, and marks the collection’ debut on consoles.
S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, developed by GSC Recreation World and revealed by the now defunct THQ, launched on PC solely in March 2007.
S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. was well-received for its post-apocalyptic, various actuality Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, in addition to its non-linear storyline. Prequel Clear Sky adopted in 2008, with sequel Name of Pripyat launching in 2010.
S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl is due out in September on Xbox Collection X and S and PC, and may seem throughout the Xbox Associate Preview Occasion, which kicks off right now, March 6 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Japanese / 6pm UK.
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