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|120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = false |
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = false |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = false |
− | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = |
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
+ | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?l=czech&id=166649135 link #1] or [https://www.stalkergame.cz/clear-sky-cestina/ link #2] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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===Crashes on DirectX 10 === | ===Crashes on DirectX 10 === | ||
{{ii}} Using Nvidia inspector, delete xrengine from the clear sky profile and add it to the call of pripyat profile. | {{ii}} Using Nvidia inspector, delete xrengine from the clear sky profile and add it to the call of pripyat profile. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Steam version does not launch on Windows 10/11, BugTrap reports error at 0023:00125311=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Mandatory ASLR prevents game from running|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Windows Defender. | ||
+ | # In App & browser control, open Exploit protection settings. | ||
+ | # In Program settings, add an exception for {{file|xrEngine.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Disable "Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mouse Delay and bad frametimes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Selecting normal or full dynamic lighting will cause the game to saturate the CPU by one core, which will cause stutters. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set lighting to Static Lighting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/mouse-delay-on-s-t-a-l-k-e-r.448444/#post-5700842|title=Mouse Delay on S.T.A.L.K.E.R.|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Latest revision as of 20:15, 29 March 2024
Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
X-Ray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 22, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Eastern Europe, Post-apocalyptic |
Series | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. |
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 |
Warnings
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and shooter game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.
General information
- Developer's forum
- TweakGuides guide
- 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 | TAGES Solidshield DRM. StarForce DRM for Russian release.[1] Install patches to remove the DRM on retail copies. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.[2] TAGES DRM is reported to be inactive.[3] Some CD keys can be redeemed on GOG.com[4][5] |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version of the game is Patch 1.5.10. This version allows for additional effects with DirectX 9 rendering that were previously reserved only for the DirectX 10 renderer. It also fixes many game breaking bugs, improves overall performance and fixes some problems with Tages DRM.
- The Multi-Patch replaces the GameSpy master servers and optionally forces Vsync. The Steam version is already patched.
Skip intro videos
Use replacement files[citation needed] |
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Apply the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky intro skip. |
Modifications
- The Sky Reclamation Project (SRP) is an unofficial patch which fixes bugs that remain in the latest official patched version of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-STCS\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\_appdata_\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/20510/pfx/[Note 1] |
- CD key, language and GameSpy ID are stored in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GSC Game World\STALKER-STCS
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stalker-STCS\savedgames\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\_appdata_\savedgames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/20510/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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 67.5° Vertical - See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use windowed mode and -no_dialog_header command line argument. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA + Transparency Anti-aliasing. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | In-game Vsync option is broken. Use the Multi-Patch to fix it. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[6] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Field of view (FOV)
Changing FoV[citation needed] |
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bind cam_1 kF6 bind cam_2 kF7 bind cam_3 kF8 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX and music only. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2.0. HRTF can be used without any audio card with some modification. See Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF | |
Royalty free audio |
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
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 or link #2 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. Includes optional Hungarian voice-over translation. Download from here. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Features optional Polish voice-over translation. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Serbian | Fan translation based on original Russian and Ukrainian versions; available in both Cyrillic and Latin. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Ukrainian | Official translation patch from GSC, download. Already included in Steam version, and available as an extra on GOG.com. Duty, the military, mercenaries and the Monolith still speak Russian. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | Versus |
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Online play | 32 | Versus 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 |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3783, 6515, 6500, 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.: Clear Sky (DX9). | ||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
"Unable to connect to master server" error
- The GameSpy master server has been shut down; use the Multi-Patch.
Crashes on DirectX 10
- Using Nvidia inspector, delete xrengine from the clear sky profile and add it to the call of pripyat profile.
Steam version does not launch on Windows 10/11, BugTrap reports error at 0023:00125311
Mandatory ASLR prevents game from running |
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Mouse Delay and bad frametimes
- Selecting normal or full dynamic lighting will cause the game to saturate the CPU by one core, which will cause stutters.
Set lighting to Static Lighting[8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 10, 10.1 | Bound to the lighting renderer. DirectX 10.1 support was added in version 1.5.06. |
Shader Model support | 1.x, 2, 3, 4 |
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 |
Modifications
Ironsights v1.0
- It adds back Iron Sights for the pistols like the previous game
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4 | XP SP2, Vista SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10.1 compatible |
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>/20510/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (20510) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com - Forum - Reclaim your games. DRM-Free! - last accessed on 2022-12-06
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-12-06
- Based on testing in 2022 this still works, but probably requires a CD key purchased from an older batch from around 2015 or earlier.
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mouse Delay on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - last accessed on May 2023