S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
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Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
bitComposer Games | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 2, 2009 |
Warnings
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. | |
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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 |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. All security measures are removed by the multi-patch. |
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GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Some CD-keys can be redeemed on GOG.com.[citation needed] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use replacement files |
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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] |
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Notes
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Utilities
Increase User Memory for use on 32-bit operating systems[2] |
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Modifications
- Mod DB has an large list of mods available for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
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.
Anomaly
- Anomaly is a standalone S.T.A.L.K.E.R. mod powered by an x64 version of Open X-Ray. Built upon Last Day, the mod continues its way on expanding and adding new features while maintaining a high level of quality and replay value.
Dead Air
- Dead Air is a full-scale S.T.A.L.K.E.R. modification based on Call of Chernobyl. It changes all aspects of the game, from graphics, audio, and special effects to various gameplay and AI features. The modification evolves from the ideas started in Call of Misery, a previous project from the mod's author. Major inspirations for Dead Air have been projects such as NLC, MISERY, Autumn Aurora, and OGSE. Dead Air prioritizes the development of the game platform's potential, gameplay complexity, and attention to detail, along with addressing both the quality and quantity of all content.
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.
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.
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 and it's not recommended for a first playthrough.
COP Remake 2.1 / 2.0
- Ultra HD textures. Prettier models for characters, monsters, weapons, hands and items. Enhanced weather, nature, structures, particles, shaders and post process effects. HQ sounds and interface. Version 2.0 can be more stable.
Sigerous Mod
- Extends the vanilla storyline with additional quests, adds extra maps found in the Clear sky game. New items, weapons, outfits and artifacts. The versions here have had additional mods merged with them such as Atmosfear and Absolute Nature as well as any fixes, tweaks and translations required. In SGM you can join factions and take on faction specific tasks.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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) | <SteamLibrary-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 |
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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) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Changing FOV[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF
Replace OpenAL32.dll file |
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[general] hrtf=true
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
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Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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 | Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | Use the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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) |
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TCP | 3783, 6500, 6515, 6667, 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat. |
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] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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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 |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Open Dynamics Engine | |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Discontinued; install the Multi-Patch to replace the master servers. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista SP1, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 AMD Phenom II X2 550 |
System memory (RAM) | 768 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5900 ATI Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 1 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/41700/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (41700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.