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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 22, 2008}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 22, 2008}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stalker-clear-sky|75}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|s-dot-t-a-dot-l-k-dot-e-r-dot-clear-sky|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Eastern Europe, Post-apocalyptic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. }}
 
|steam appid  = 20510
 
|steam appid  = 20510
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    = 1207660603
 
|gogcom id    = 1207660603
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://cs.stalker-game.com/
 +
|hltb        = 8037
 +
|igdb        =
 +
|lutris      = stalker-clear-sky
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 35954
 
|wikipedia    = S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
 
|wikipedia    = S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
 
|winehq      = 8228
 
|winehq      = 8228
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|S.T.A.L.K.E.R.}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
−
{{++}} Strong modding community.<ref>[http://www.moddb.com/games/stalker-clear-sky/mods S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Game - Mod DB]</ref>
+
|introduction      =
−
{{++}} Retail CD-keys are now redeemable on GOG.com or Steam using the [http://soc.stalker-game.com/?page=reclaim reclaim page].
+
 
−
{{ii}} Use the [http://www.stalker-game.com/en/?page=patches Multi-Patch] to replace [[GameSpy]] features.
+
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.stalker-game.com/ Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gsc-game.com/index.php?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr2&lang=en Developer's forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gsc-game.com/index.php?t=community&s=forums&s_game_type=xr2&lang=en Developer's forum]
−
{{mm}} [http://stalker.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/ClearSky_1.html TweakGuides guide]
 
{{mm}} [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/ClearSky_1.html TweakGuides guide]
 
{{GOG.com links|1207660603|stalker_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207660603|stalker_series|for game series}}
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | TAGES {{removed DRM|Solidshield}}. {{removed DRM|StarForce}} for Russian release.<ref>[http://filenetworks.blogspot.com/2008/09/stalker-clear-sky-english-cracked-or.html FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not?]</ref> It has been disabled via [[#Patches|patches]].| GOG.com, Steam | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row|1= Retail |2= |3= disc, key |4= TAGES {{removed DRM|Solidshield}}. {{removed DRM|StarForce}} for Russian release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://filenetworks.blogspot.com/2008/09/stalker-clear-sky-english-cracked-or.html|title=FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not?|date=May 2023}}</ref> Install [[#Patches|patches]] to remove the DRM on retail copies. |5= GOG.com, Steam |6= Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stalker_clear_sky | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stalker-clear-sky | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 20510 | Steam | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205092402/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1369422 Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> {{removed DRM|Tages}} is reported to be inactive.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/20510/discussions/0/882964760865337980/ GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions]</ref> Some CD-keys can be redeemed on GOG.com | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stalker_clear_sky | DRM-free, key | Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | stalker-clear-sky-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | stalker-clear-sky | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 20510 | Steam, key | Comes with 1.5.10 patch preinstalled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205092402/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1369422 Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> {{removed DRM|Tages}} is reported to be inactive.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/20510/discussions/0/882964760865337980/|title=GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> Some CD keys can be redeemed on GOG.com<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/breclaim_your_gamesb_drmfree_1ee9a/page1|title=GOG.com - Forum - Reclaim your games. DRM-Free!|date=2022-12-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-12-06|comment=Based on testing in 2022 this still works, but probably requires a CD key purchased from an older batch from around 2015 or earlier.}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
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{{ii}} The [http://www.moddb.com/mods/srp Sky Reclamation Project (SRP)] is an unofficial patch which fixes bugs that remain in the latest official patched version of the game.
+
{{ii}} The [http://www.github.com/Decane/SRP/ Sky Reclamation Project (SRP)] is an unofficial patch which fixes bugs that remain in the latest official patched version of the game.
−
{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/clear-sky-complete Clear Sky Complete] focuses on improving graphics, sound and gameplay. A limited range of bug fixes is also included.
 
−
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-clear-sky-ogsm-18-ce-2014-gereng Old Good Stalker Mod] / [https://www.moddb.com/mods/old-good-stalker-evolution Remastered] Greatly improves and improves the basic product. Introduces new mutants in the Zone (which were cut out at the production stage of Clear Sky) and unique weapons and opponents. Radio to summon comrades from the faction. New character models, icons and interface elements, also improved most textures <ref>https://www.gry-online.pl/S018.asp?ID=1499&STR=5</ref>
 
−
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-clear-sky-the-faction-war The Faction War Mod] Focuses on the faction war aspect of the game, expending each faction campaign to previously ignored areas such as swamps, eventually putting one faction in control of the whole Zone. For the purpose of the mod the main story has been completely removed, and a new character and backstory were created. The goal is complete dominion of the Zone.
 
−
{{ii}} [https://translate.google.pl/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fforum.stalker.pl%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D48%26t%3D4145 Random Mod] Improves several aspects of the game, without compromising its original atmosphere. Guns and pistols received real names as well as improved textures and more extensive and detailed descriptions in the inventory. We can now carry more items, which may be useful, because the merchants now offer more goods to buy (but the weapon is a little more expensive). In addition, several new mutants and a sleeping bag to allow rest were added. <ref>https://www.gry-online.pl/S018.asp?ID=1499&STR=7</ref>
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stalker-clear-sky
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stalker-clear-sky
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = 90° (65° Vertical) - See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
+
|fov notes                  = 67.5° Vertical - See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or similar software.
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use windowed mode and <code>-no_dialog_header</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]] + Transparency Anti-aliasing.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]] + Transparency Anti-aliasing.
−
|vsync                      = hackable
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                = In-game Vsync option is broken. Use the [[#Multi-Patch|Multi-Patch]] to fix it.
 
|vsync notes                = In-game Vsync option is broken. Use the [[#Multi-Patch|Multi-Patch]] to fix it.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</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                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/36-stalker-clear-sky-fov-switcher/ FOV switcher].
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/36-stalker-clear-sky-fov-switcher/ FOV switcher].
 
# Copy it to the installation folder.
 
# Copy it to the installation folder.
−
# BACKUP your original <code>xrgame.dll</code> somewhere. In the case of problems just copy it back.
+
# Back up the original {{file|xrgame.dll}}.
−
# Run <code>fov_switch.cmd</code>
+
# Run {{file|fov_switch.cmd}}.
 
# Use the mouse wheel to scroll through all available variants.
 
# Use the mouse wheel to scroll through all available variants.
−
# In the opened window enter the number from 1 till 52 depending on your game version and chosen FOV.
+
# In the opened window enter the number from 1 to 52 depending on your game version and chosen FOV.
−
# To enable the external cam in singleplayer mode of Clear Sky (by F6-F8 buttons) just enter these commands in console:
+
# To enable the external cam in singleplayer mode (by {{key|F6}}-{{key|F8}} buttons), enter these commands in console:
−
 
+
<pre>
−
* bind cam_1 kF6
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bind cam_1 kF6
−
* bind cam_2 kF7
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bind cam_2 kF7
−
* bind cam_3 kF8
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bind cam_3 kF8
 +
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = false
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|playstation controllers  = false
−
|dualshock 4 notes         =  
+
|playstation controller models =  
−
|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+
|playstation controllers notes =  
−
|dualshock prompts notes   =  
+
|playstation prompts       = false
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|playstation prompts notes =  
 +
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+
|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
−
|dualshock 4 modes notes   =  
+
|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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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|STALKER Clear Sky Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX and music only.
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX and music only.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support notes        = EAX 2.0. HRTF can be used without any audio card with some modification. See [[#Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF|Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF]]
 
|eax support notes        = EAX 2.0. HRTF can be used without any audio card with some modification. See [[#Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF|Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF]]
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF===
 
===Use OpenAL Soft's HRTF===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace OpenAL32.dll file|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace OpenAL32.dll file|fix=
−
:1. Go to the [http://kcat.strangesoft.net/openal.html main OpenAL Soft] page and download both Windows binary and the source code.
+
:1. Go to the [https://openal-soft.org/#download main OpenAL Soft] page and download {{file|openal-soft-****-bin.zip}} and {{file|bz2}} archive.
−
:2. Unpack <code>soft_oal.dll</code> from '''bin/win32''' directory in archive, rename it to <code>wrap_oal.dll</code> and replace the existing one located in '''bin''' folder of the game.
+
:2. Unpack {{file|soft_oal.dll}} from {{file|bin\win32|folder}} directory in archive, rename it to {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} and replace the existing one located in {{file|{{p|game}}\bin|folder}}.
−
:3. 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:
+
:3. Create a folder called '''openal''' in {{file|%APPDATA%|folder}} and unpack the {{file|hrtf|folder}} folder from the source code archive in there. Create a new text file in {{file|%APPDATA%|folder}} called {{file|alsoft.ini}} and add the following line:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
[general]
 
[general]
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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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  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Includes optional Hungarian voice-over translation. [https://mega.nz/file/YXhCzYxQ#0fMkSiJB-NsbE5GKVIzCa8useGbBQo6CBTTwanzXado Download from here.]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |notes    = Features optional Polish voice-over translation.
 
  |notes    = Features optional Polish voice-over translation.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-clear-sky-para-portugues-brasil/ Download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Serbian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = [https://srbifikatori.rs/igre/stalker_clear_sky Fan translation] based on original Russian and Ukrainian versions; available in both Cyrillic and Latin.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
−
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_38994776/tm.htm download].
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_38994776/tm.htm download].
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
−
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
−
  |audio    = true
+
  |audio    = hackable
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://cs.stalker-game.com/ru/?page=misc_downloads download].
+
  |notes    = Official translation patch from GSC, [https://cs.stalker-game.ru/ru/?page=misc_downloads download]. Already included in Steam version, and available as an extra on GOG.com. Duty, the military, mercenaries and the Monolith still speak Russian.
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
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|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                = true
+
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
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|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
−
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
+
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
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==="Unable to connect to master server" error===
 
==="Unable to connect to master server" error===
 
{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] master server has been shut down; use the [http://www.stalker-game.com/en/?page=patches Multi-Patch].
 
{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] master server has been shut down; use the [http://www.stalker-game.com/en/?page=patches Multi-Patch].
 +
 +
===Crashes on DirectX 10 ===
 +
{{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==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 8, 9, 10, 10.1
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 10.1
 
|direct3d notes        = Bound to the lighting renderer. DirectX 10.1 support was added in version 1.5.06.
 
|direct3d notes        = Bound to the lighting renderer. DirectX 10.1 support was added in version 1.5.06.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Modifications==
 +
====[https://www.gamefront.com/games/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-clear-sky/file/ironsights-v1-0 Ironsights v1.0]====
 +
{{++}} It adds back Iron Sights for the pistols like the previous game
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 2000 SP4
 
|minOS    = 2000 SP4
−
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon XP 2200+
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
−
|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2200+
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
−
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 9600
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
−
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 5700
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9600
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minDX    = 8.0
 
|minDX    = 8.0
  
 
|recOS    = XP SP2, Vista SP1
 
|recOS    = XP SP2, Vista SP1
−
|recCPU  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
−
|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
−
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
−
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recDX    = 10.1
 
|recDX    = 10.1
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 20:15, 29 March 2024

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky cover
Developers
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.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky on IGDB
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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

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

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
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 TAGES Solidshield DRM. StarForce DRM for Russian release.[1] Install patches to remove the DRM on retail copies.
GOG.com key
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
CD key
 Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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CD key
 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]
Windows

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]

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

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
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
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

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

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
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.
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]
  1. Download FOV switcher.
  2. Copy it to the installation folder.
  3. Back up the original xrgame.dll.
  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 to 52 depending on your game version and chosen FOV.
  7. To enable the external cam in singleplayer mode (by F6-F8 buttons), enter these commands in console:
bind cam_1 kF6
bind cam_2 kF7
bind cam_3 kF8

Input

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

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
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
1. Go to the main OpenAL Soft page and download openal-soft-****-bin.zip and bz2 archive.
2. Unpack soft_oal.dll from bin\win32 directory in archive, rename it to OpenAL32.dll and replace the existing one located in <path-to-game>\bin.
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
4. Save it and then run the game.
5. Go to the Options→Sound and change the Sound driver to OpenAL Soft and restart the game.
6. 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

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
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
LAN play
32 Versus
Online play
32 Versus
Use the Multi-Patch to replace the GameSpy master server.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
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
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
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
  1. Open Windows Defender.
  2. In App & browser control, open Exploit protection settings.
  3. In Program settings, add an exception for xrEngine.exe.
  4. Disable "Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)".

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]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
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
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ FILEnetworks Blog: S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky (English) - Cracked or not? - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ Planning to buy Clear Sky - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  3. ↑ GamersGate version has no DRM - why Steam? - Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ GOG.com - Forum - Reclaim your games. DRM-Free! - last accessed on 2022-12-06
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Mouse Delay on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - last accessed on May 2023