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October 9, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
GSC Game World :
KYIV, UKRAINE — 9th October 2024 - Ukraine-based Independent Developers GSC Game World are excited to announce the release date for S.T.A.L.K.E.R Legends of the Zone Trilogy on Nintendo Switch. The trilogy of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games will release on Nintendo Switch on October 31 — slightly ahead of the initially planned November release window.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is a series of first-person survival shooters with horror and RPG elements, set in a dark, science fiction, post-apocalyptic world surrounding the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. The original trilogy includes S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008), and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat (2009). The series is highly acclaimed for its unique worldview and gameplay, with cumulative worldwide sales exceeding 15 million units.
Trailer captured entirely on Nintendo Switch hardware can be found below:
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These versions of the classic games are fully optimized for Switch, including, but not limited to;
Adapted shooting system with gyro aiming
Touch interface and controls
Refined visuals, and full handheld and TV mode support.
Thanks to these changes, the experience in the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone will feel authentic for all players — both for those who want to refresh their memories and new Stalkers alike.
GSC worked closely with MATABOO (https://www.mataboo.com/) to make this version happen and fully utilize the capabilities of the Nintendo console.
The games will be sold digitally for 19.99 USD/19.99 EUR/15.99 GBP each and for 39.99 USD/39.99 EUR/32.99 GBP as a bundle. Regional prices will be applied in selected territories.
Press-kit: https://cdn.stalker2.com/lotz/switch-press-kit.zip
Please use the contacts below if you want to apply for the Nintendo Switch review code. Also, you can follow official GSC social media channels for further updates on S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe in general.
The war in Ukraine continues. GSC Game World has been supporting our home country in all the ways we can. For those willing to do the same, we recommend following a link to the official charity fund of Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine himself: https://u24.gov.ua/
About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is a series of first-person survival shooters with horror and RPG elements, set in a dark, science fiction, post-apocalyptic world surrounding the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. The original trilogy includes S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (2008), and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat (2009). The series is highly acclaimed for its unique worldview and gameplay, with cumulative worldwide sales exceeding 15 million units.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy is an updated edition of the original trilogy, published for PlayStation and Xbox platforms on March 7, 2024, and available on Nintendo Switch on October 31, 2024.
About GSC Game World
GSC Game World, a Ukrainian video game developer, was founded in 1995 and is renowned for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is committed to delivering top-tier gaming experiences and is currently focused on the upcoming release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
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