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Clear Sky Patch Released
Posted: 3 months ago
GSC Game World has released a patch for their upcoming prequel to S.T.AL.K.E.R., Clear Sky.

The funny thing is that even though Clear Sky hasn't been released yet, there's already a patch of the game available. European and Steam gamers (so far the Steam version hasn't been delayed yet) are encouraged to download this patch as it fixes a considerable amount of bugs and tweaks the gameplay a little. Apparently, the developers of Clear Sky are aware of how difficult the game is and they're willing to fix it.

It seems to me that GSC Game World rushed a bit with the release of their game. Why couldn't these tweaks be included in the retail version of the game? Clear Sky has been delayed a hundred of times so they definitely had the time to update the retail build of the game. And some gamers don't spend their time downloading patches...

Here's the change log of the update. I've uploaded the update to our file archives, you can download it from the mirror below:



Download the patch!

Change log

Changes

• MultiSample Anti Aliasing
• Added use of special cover during fights.
• Improved dynamic lighting.
• Changes to combat balance: some enemies are now stronger.
• Changes to economic balance.
• Added secondary objectives.
• Changed some animations in the multiplayer.
• Improved sorting of secondary objectives in the PDA.
• Added the ability to communicate with storyline characters, squad leaders and guides without holstering weapons.
• Added description of stash contents when purchasing information about the stash.
• Added additional information to pop-up tips in the PDA.
• Changed traders’ item stocks in certain areas.
• Changed life simulation balance (event intensity, mutant strength).
• Added the opportunity to get your items back after being mugged at the Garbage. Only part of your money is now taken when you enter/leave the Garbage.
• Added rewards for joining factions.
• Changed the PDA log message filtering system.
• Added flares in Limansk and the Red Forest.
• Increased reward for capturing enemy bases in the Faction War.
• Save/load file names can no longer contain brackets.
• Added use of localized strings in game console, chat etc.

Fixes

• Game optimization (approximately 5% improvement).
• Overall game stability improved considerably.
• Fixed errors in saving the game, which caused consistent crashes during long games.
• Game loading speed increased by 10-15%.
• Fixed error with the emission.
• Fixed error which caused characters to run around with activated grenades in their hands.
• Fixed random enabling of music which had been disabled in settings.
• Fixed stash errors, including incorrect saving and accumulation (disappearance) of items in stashes.
• Fixed error with automatic failure of a number of objectives, which prevented them from failing.
• Fixed errors in some secondary quests.
• Fixed the guide algorithm. Guides can now take you to more locations.
• Fixed an error which caused the player to become an enemy of Clear Sky.
• Fixed the player’s starting position when entering areas.
• Fixed errors in the response of detectors to anomalies and artifacts. The detector no longer responds to artifacts it can’t detect.
• Fixed reward at the Duty base.
• Fixed minor issues in the PDA interface and in the multiplayer main menu.
• Fixed errors which caused the game to crash when the player joined Duty.
• Fixed minor bugs in mutant behavior after death (vanishing corpses, continuing animations).
• Fixed appearance of items in crates owned by camps.
• Fixed tree penetrability, including the ability to be penetrated by machine gun fire.
• Improved visual presentation of some anomalous areas.
• Fixed appearance of some Freedom stalkers.
• Fixed some text errors.
• Fixed errors which made it impossible to upgrade some items.
• Fixed the error which made it impossible to use grenades in the player’s inventory.
• Characters no longer give out secondary objectives during camp attacks and defense.
• Some traders now sell upgraded weapons.
• Added places to hide from emissions in the Dark Valley.
• Fixed an error with detector activation from the inventory.
• Fixed FPS drop in the main menu.
• Fixed double super-sampling buffering.
• Fixed bug with night vision effect which remained after the suit which provided it was removed.
• Fixed font display in DX10.
• Fixed errors in key assignment in game options.
• Fixed team history in the console following log clearance.

Multiplayer

• Added the Repair Base map
• Changed multiplayer balance.
• Fixed health indicator bug caused by using medkits while invulnerable.
• Fixed inventory opening bug, which occurred when the player died in DM, TDM and AH modes.
• Fixed the bug which caused a pause after client connection.
• Buy menu improved.
• Fixed BattlEye support.
• Fixed patching system.
• Fixed incorrect error message.
• Fixed error with movement of items in the backpack.
• Fixed first bullet dispersion.
Comments
Topic: Provide constructive feedback
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i pity the noob! | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
I got mine last week.
- i pity the noob!
tsaweeos .
Constant dripping hollows out a stone. | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
Isn't this game delayed till the 15th for North America?
- Constant dripping hollows out a stone.
Kurrus .
Guns don't kill people. Bullets do! | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
Excuse me kind sir, last time I checked Clear Sky was only once internationally; twice for America.

That is nowhere near a hundred of times. To the poster of this, please learn maths. Thank you.
HGrunt .
Hopwire Fan | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
I got a russian release. And i can play in this game without random engine crashes only without installing any patch. So if your game is always/often crashing, possibly it is because of patch you've installed.
- Hopwire Fan
5elin .
Teh Forum Clown! | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
WTF ?!!
International Stalker Clear Sky came out today !
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One Shot. One Kill. | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
Posted by RihannaSoSexy

True but how the FUCK did u guys get S:CS before is was apparently released on the '6th'!!!


I got mine yesterday "4th" :D
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Wannabe Skin Critic | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
True but how the FUCK did u guys get S:CS before is was apparently released on the '6th'!!!
PhatMan .
Show Me Yo Moves! | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
ARGH. whenever I see the icon for this game on FPSB, my mind instantly races to Duke Nukem, and I sprint into the link to see if there's any news on DN:F.
@People who made S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:
I'm sure your game is great and all, but the radiation logo is patented in the video game industry. Even though the newest installment in the Duke Nukem series is taking Forever, we won't forget.
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New site layout fails. | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
Wouldn't be a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game without patch's on day one.
CanMan12 .
Not "CanCan"... | Y2M
Posted 3 months ago
Posted by Smithz

I got clear sky today, and have the patch installed.

No bugs yet, its fuckin insane!


What is this witchery?! IT IS ONLY THE 4TH! I demand ANSWERS!!
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