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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is removed from Steam due to a legal licensing issue

GSC Game World, the developer behind the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, has sued Maewing for intellectual property infringement related to its game Misery. This title, which was released on October 23 and achieved considerable success on Steam, was removed from the platform after receiving a DMCA notice. The Ukrainian company claims that Misery uses prototypical elements from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl series. Neither vodka nor guitars Maewing, responsible for creating Misery, strongly denied the accusations and stated that their game has no relation to Chernobyl or GSC’s titles. In […]

GSC Game World, the developer behind the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, has sued Maewing for intellectual property infringement related to its game Misery. This title, which was released on October 23 and achieved considerable success on Steam, was removed from the platform after receiving a DMCA notice. The Ukrainian company claims that Misery uses prototypical elements from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl series.

Neither vodka nor guitars

Maewing, responsible for the creation of Misery, strongly denied the accusations and stated that his game has no relation to Chernobyl or the titles from GSC. In multiple statements, the developer assured that all the resources used in Misery are original or have legal licenses, arguing that there should be no copyright over general cultural elements such as Soviet buildings or abandoned places. However, Valve, the digital distribution platform, presented visual evidence suggesting significant similarities between Misery and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

The controversy escalated when offensive messages from Maewing were leaked in a Discord channel, generating a negative reaction in the community. The developer publicly apologized, stating that his past comments were inappropriate and do not reflect his current stance. Despite the game’s removal, Maewing remained optimistic about resolving the situation and expressed his intention to continue developing Misery.

Some users on Reddit have begun to speculate about the possibility that Misery has reused resources from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, which could explain GSC Game World’s strong legal action. Moreover, some suggest that the tension could have a political background related to the invasion of Ukraine, given that there has been mention of alleged support from Maewing to Russia. So far, GSC Game World has not commented on the progress of its lawsuit or the possibility of Misery returning to the platform.

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STALKER receives a patch that will allow you to play it like never before

On September 18, GSC Game World released a patch for Legends of the Zone, the remaster of the original Stalker games, which incorporates support for Nvidia DLSS. This addition may seem surprising, considering that the oldest game in the package, Shadow of Chornobyl, was released in 2007. However, the use of DLSS in more graphically demanding games has become almost mandatory, and its implementation in Legends of the Zone aims to address performance issues that some users have reported. Three games that remain masterpieces The patch not only includes support for DLSS, but […]

On September 18, GSC Game World released a patch for Legends of the Zone, the remaster of the original Stalker games, which incorporates support for Nvidia DLSS. This addition may seem surprising, considering that the oldest game in the package, Shadow of Chornobyl, was released in 2007. However, the use of DLSS in more graphically demanding games has become almost mandatory, and its implementation in Legends of the Zone aims to address performance issues that some users have reported.

Three games that remain masterpieces

The patch not only includes support for DLSS, but also introduces new graphical features, such as improved global illumination, which can challenge even the most powerful setups. Although Legends of the Zone should be relatively easy to run, it has been observed that it may require more resources than the original releases, making the use of DLSS appealing to enhance the gaming experience.

In the Steam community, the reception of the patch has been mostly positive, contrasting with the mixed general state of the game after its problematic launch. Users have commented on the usefulness of the DLSS features, noting that its texture filtering and edge smoothing components can be desirable, even in a title that should be accessible. One user mentioned that their graphics card was fully loaded while playing in 4K at 120 fps and experienced frame drops due to the new indirect lighting.

The implementation of advanced technologies like DLSS in an older game engine suggests that GSC Game World is committed to enhancing the experience for its players. After a rocky start, it seems that Legends of the Zone is on its way to recovering its reputation, managing to attract more positive feedback on its digital sales platform.

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You can now experience the renewed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. with higher resolution and mod support

PlayStation users will receive a free update for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy, which includes visual improvements, optimization, and mod support. This upgrade will not only benefit PlayStation players but will also be available for free to those who have the trilogy on Xbox and PC platforms, marking an inclusive approach by the developers. If S.T.A.L.K.E.R. feels lacking to you, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy, which includes the iconic titles Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, stands out from typical open-world survival games. These games are […]

PlayStation users will receive a free update for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy, which includes visual enhancements, optimization, and mod support. This upgrade will not only benefit PlayStation players but will also be available for free to those who own the trilogy on Xbox and PC platforms, marking an inclusive approach by the developers.

If S.T.A.L.K.E.R feels too short for you

The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy, which includes the iconic titles Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, stands out from typical open-world survival games. These games focus on survival in hostile environments with a more intense emphasis on life preservation mechanics, providing a rawer and more challenging experience for players.

The update includes advantages such as higher resolutions, faster frame rates, and additional support for mods, which promises to revitalize the gaming experience of these classics. Best of all, players will not need a PlayStation Plus subscription to access these improvements.

Additionally, while console users are the main focus, PC players who already own the titles of the trilogy will also receive the update at no additional cost, ensuring they are not left behind either. This move adds to the growing trend of offering updates for previous games, elevating their graphics and functionalities to new generation standards.

For those who have enjoyed the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games and are looking to experience something similar, Atomfall is recommended. This title, inspired by the trilogy, is available on Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and PC. Atomfall promises to offer equally challenging experiences and gameplay that resonates with the essence of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., ideal for those seeking more adventures in hostile environments.

Stalker 2 will receive its first major patch this week to, let's say, be playable under proper conditions

Stalker 2 has had a disastrous launch. This can only surprise those who are not familiar with the franchise. GSC Game World is known for releasing games full of bugs. All the Stalker games have had to be fixed with time and patience… by the fans. Something that Stalker 2 is going to be the exception. Because according to its developers, they are already working on its first major update. With which they hope the game will be, at least, as functional as a launch game should be. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be playable without issues very soon In a message they have […]

Stalker 2 has had a disastrous launch. This can only surprise those who are not familiar with the franchise. GSC Game World is known for releasing games full of bugs. All the Stalker games have had to be fixed with time and patience… by the fans. Something that Stalker 2 is going to be the exception. Because according to its developers, they are already working on its first major update. With this, they hope the game will be, at least, as functional as a launch game should be.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be playable without issues very soon

In a message posted on the game’s Steam page, they confirmed that the patch for both Xbox and PC will arrive this week. The patch will fix numerous errors that were causing crashes to the desktop, bugs that prevented us from progressing in the game, visual bugs, as well as improvements in the interface. Additionally, they will make some adjustments to the gameplay balance.

This will imply two particular things. The first is that the price of weapons with upgrades already installed will change compared to those without. The second is that the behavior of the NPCs will change. Aiming to create a more organic and coherent experience.

GSC Game World wanted to emphasize that their purpose is “to improve the experience of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.” They assure that “they are very grateful for all your feedback and suggestions for improvement.” After acknowledging, during its launch, that the game had more rough edges than it should have. Even for a newly released game. Something that can be explained when we talk about a Ukrainian studio, working from the Czech Republic, during the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Although due to its technical problems it has not stood out on Metacritic, its fans are delighted with the game. Highlighting how they have managed to recreate the spirit of the previous installments. Making it one of the most interesting games of the year. Although, let’s not deny it, perhaps when they have polished and fixed it a bit more.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the long-awaited sequel to the famous post-apocalyptic shooter by GSC Game World. Retaining everything that has made S.T.A.L.K.E.R a cult trilogy, this new installment of the franchise will immerse us in an action and survival experience in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.