GSC Game World and Xbox have made a surprise announcement that the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which includes the original game and all of its DLC, is now available on console for the first time.
This is significant news for Xbox fans worldwide, as many new players are eagerly anticipating the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 but have yet to experience the original title. Xbox Wire interviewed GCS Game World’s PR Specialist, Zakhar Bocharov, who shared his thoughts on the game release.
We wanted to bring S.T.A.L.K.E.R. to consoles for quite some time, and we worked closely with our trusted partners at Mataboo to make that happen,” Bocharov shares. “Despite the new release date for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, we decided to keep S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy in early 2024 to give the players some time to complete the originals before hopping into the sequel. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a direct continuation of the plot and a standalone title, but knowing the previous events and characters would help you to enjoy certain story moments, nods, and Easter eggs better.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. doesn’t own its cult status for nothing,” says Bocharov. “The blend of genres (FPS/horror/immersive sim), the highly engaging gameplay loop, the one-of-a-kind world of The Zone — all of these have been attracting new Stalkers for over 16 years now. The word “unique” describes this experience perfectly. Being quite a hardcore experience, this may not be the type of game you play every day. But our super-dedicated lovely fan base proves one simple fact: if you’re into this world, you will find yourself attached to it for years ahead. Good hunting!
For the full interview with GCS Game World, please check out XboxWire, but for now, check out the trailer below and go buy this game now before the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
