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# Go to the [http://kcat.strangesoft.net/openal.html main OpenAL Soft] page and download both Windows binary and the source code.
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# Unpack <code>soft_oal.dll</code> from '''bin/win32''' directory in Windows binary archive, rename it to  <code>wrap_oal.dll</code> and replace the existing one located in '''bin''' folder of the game.
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# Create a folder called '''openal''' in <code>%APPDATA</code> and unpack the '''hrtf''' folder from the source code archive in there. Create a new text file in <code>%APPDATA</code> called <code>alsoft.ini</code> and add the following line:
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4. Go to the '''Options→Sound''' and change the '''Sound driver''' to '''OpenAL Soft''' and restart the game<br>
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SOUND: OpenAL: Required device: OpenAL Soft. Created device: OpenAL Soft
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Revision as of 12:46, 3 June 2018

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat cover
Developers
GSC Game World
Publishers
bitComposer Games
Engines
X-Ray Engine
Release dates
Windows October 2, 2009
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat on Wikipedia

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 2007
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky 2008
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat 2009
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha (Unofficial) 2014
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2023

Key points

Strong modding community.[1]
Retail CD-keys are now redeemable on GOG.com and Steam using the reclaim page.
Multiple users report micro freezes happening even on the most modern computers.
Use the Multi-Patch to replace GameSpy features that have been shut down.

General information

Official Website
Official Forum
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SecuROM 7 DRM.
Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM.
All security measures are removed by the multi-patch.
GOG.com key
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Steam
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Some CD-keys can be redeemed on GOG.com.[citation needed]
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use replacement files

Apply the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat intro skip.

Patches

The Multi-Patch replaces the GameSpy master servers and optionally forces Vsync. The GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.

Modified LuaJIT library

Users have reported increased performance, especially in script-heavy mods.
Use replacement files[citation needed]
  1. Download the modified library.
  2. Extract the content of LuaJIT_EXPERIMENTAL_latest.zip/bin in <path-to-game>\bin.

Notes

It is recommended to backup the conflicting files before replacement.

Utilities

Increase User Memory for use on 32-bit operating systems[2]
  1. Open command prompt with Adminitrator rights. To do this, go to Programs, Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator."
  2. Enter bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072 at the prompt and press Enter.
  3. Close the prompt and restart the computer.

Modifications

Mod DB has an large list of mods available for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

Misery

  • Full concept modification of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat that touches every game aspect including textures, sfx, music, weapons, AI, items, weather difficulty and much more. Designed to make the game much more difficult.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Chernobyl

  • Call of Chernobyl is a free-play sandbox mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. : Call of Pripyat created by TeamEPIC. It features 32 explorable maps, reworked level design and level fixes, new original level, Trucks Cemetery, Full AI and A-Life overhaul, engine and script enhancements, Repeatable task system which bases itself on A-Life events, Customizable weather environments for every map as well as surges and psi-storms from AF3, Character creation which includes name, portrait and faction selection; Several optional modes such as Ironman mode, story mode and zombie survival mode, New achievements, rankings and reputation system, PDA leaderboard and enhanced PDA statistics, Companion system with keyboard issued commands, many optional side-features and community-made addons.

Atmosfear

  • AtmosFear 3 is a mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call Of Pripyat that tweaks and expands the vanilla weather system to be more realistic and various.

Call of Pripyat Complete

  • Complete mod contains major bug fixes, A.I improvements, upgraded shaders, new higher resolution textures, sounds, music, weather and visual effects. It also provides several (optional) game breaking cheats, and has not been updated since March 2011. It is recommended that you seek out a smaller more up to date mods to fix or change whatever you seek.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %PUBLIC%\Public Documents\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Call of Pripyat\
GOG.com %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-COP\
Steam <path-to-game>\_appdata_\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41700/pfx/[Note 1]
CD key, language and GameSpy ID are stored in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game World\STALKER-COP

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %PUBLIC%\Public Documents\S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Call of Pripyat\savedgames\
GOG.com %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-COP\savedgames\
Steam <path-to-game>\_appdata_\savedgames\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41700/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

Changing FOV[citation needed]
  1. Download FOV switcher.
  2. Copy it to the installation folder.
  3. BACKUP your original xrgame.dll somewhere. In the case of problems just copy it back.
  4. Run fov_switch.cmd
  5. Use the mouse wheel to scroll through all available variants.
  6. In the opened window enter the number from 1 till 52 depending on your game version and chosen FOV.
  7. To enable the external cam in singleplayer mode of Call of Pripyat (by using the F6-F8 keys) just enter these commands in the in-game console:
  • bind cam_1 kF6
  • bind cam_2 kF7
  • bind cam_3 kF8

Input settings

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF

Replace OpenAL32.dll file
  1. Go to the main OpenAL Soft page and download both Windows binary and the source code.
  2. Unpack soft_oal.dll from bin/win32 directory in Windows binary archive, rename it to wrap_oal.dll and replace the existing one located in bin folder of the game.
  3. Create a folder called openal in %APPDATA and unpack the hrtf folder from the source code archive in there. Create a new text file in %APPDATA called alsoft.ini and add the following line:
[general]
hrtf=true

Save it and then run the game

4. Go to the Options→Sound and change the Sound driver to OpenAL Soft and restart the game

5. Open up the developer console using ~ and scroll up using the Page Up key, if the message says

SOUND: OpenAL: Required device: OpenAL Soft. Created device: OpenAL Soft

Then the OpenAL Soft device is used and with it, HRTF mode as well.

Localizations

Game language for the GOG.com version is set with Settings.exe.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Some unimportant non-conversation speech is Russian.
French
German
Italian
Polish
Only available in Polish retail release. Not available digitally. Features optional Polish voice-over translation.
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Ukrainian
Fan translation, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32 Use the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
To skip GameSpy login use Multiplayer, Via the LAN, Direct IP button.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3783, 6500, 6515, 6667, 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900, 29901
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

Issues fixed

"Unknown profile error (code: 4)"

GameSpy services have been shut down; use Multi-Patch for an official replacement.
If you are already using the new master servers ensure you have entered the correct details; previous GameSpy profiles have not been imported.[3]

Game crashes in DX10/11 mode

Uninstall Windows update KB2670838[citation needed]
  1. Go to Control Panel -> Uninstall a program -> View installed updates.
  2. Search for KB2670838 and uninstall it.
  3. Restart your system.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8, 9, 10, 10.1, 11 Bound to the lighting renderer.
Shader Model support 1.x, 2, 3, 4, 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Open Dynamics Engine
Audio OpenAL
Multiplayer GameSpy Discontinued; install the Multi-Patch to replace the master servers.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2200+
System memory (RAM) 768 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 5900
ATI Radeon 9600 XT
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/41700/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (41700) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References