While GSC Game World is fully focused on delivering STALKER 2 Heart of Chernobyl, a modder has started working on a remaster mod for the original entry of the series: STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl.

Launched back in 2007, STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl was a groundbreaking game at the time, thanks to its deep RPG elements and intense atmosphere. The game soon reached fame after launch, and the developers released two more entries in the following years.

However, it took GSC Game World over 10 years to finally announce a brand new installment of the series, after canceling the project once.

While the original entry of the series is still available for sale on Steam, it definitely needs a remaster to become a favorable choice for today's gamers. Although GSC Game World doesn't seem to be working on a remaster of the previous STALKER games, a modder has already started a fan project to remaster STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl.

As reported by DSOG, this remaster mod focuses on upscaling the original textures to 4K and using new textures on some occasions for objects and surfaces. Moreover, the modder has tried to improve the NPCs and use new models for some of them, however, the project is yet to be finished.

For now, you can check out some screenshots from the overhauled visuals of the remaster mod for STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl.

Aside from visual improvements, Andrey0007, the modder, is also working on adding new audio files for weapons, enemies, and dialogues to make the whole experience feel better and more modern.

Currently, there is no exact release date for this remaster mod. Regarding the fact that it is a one-man project, you should expect a long development period. That being said, we really hope the modder could deliver this remaster earlier than the official release date of the next installment in the STALKER series.

STALKER 2 Heart of Chernobyl was supposed to be released later this year, but due to the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the developers delayed the game's release to 2023 as they are currently dealing with a massive war against Russia.