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Stalkers!
The in-game store is now available.
All previously purchased items that players haven't received in warehouse will automatically appear there within 24 hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We are aware of the issue with purchasing items in the in-game store, and as a result, it has been temporarily disabled until the issue is resolved.
All previously purchased items that did not appear in players' inventory due to technical issues will be returned as soon as the issue is resolved.
We will notify you as soon as the technical issues are resolved and the store is available.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Reduced the time to create the “Ice” artifact on the laboratory table from 10 seconds to 2 seconds.
– The laboratory table in the Ataman's Outpost no longer requires a battery.
– This Saturday, 25.07.26, PvP Season 21 starts on all project servers!
The season will run from 25.07.26 to 26.09.26.
You can find the exact start time on the Bulletin board.
– PvP season rewards have been revised.
1 place:
Set SR3M;
Spare parts for SR3M;
30 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 90 days;
100 RGN Grenades;
70.000 ammos 9х39 SP-6;
15 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
2 place:
Set SIG SG550;
Spare parts for SIG SG550;
20 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 90 days;
80 RGN Grenades;
70.000 ammos 5.56х45 M995;
10 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
3 place:
Set AK-107;
Spare parts for AK-107;
15 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 90 days;
70 RGN Grenades;
70.000 ammos 5.45х39 BS;
8 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
4 place:
Set Colt M16A4;
Spare parts for M16A4;
10 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 90 days;
60 RGN Grenades;
50.000 ammos 5.56х45 M995;
7 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
5 place:
Set VSS "Vintorez";
Spare parts for VSS "Vintorez";
8 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 30 days;
50 RGN Grenades;
50.000 ammos 9х39 SP-6;
6 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
6 place:
Set AS "Val";
Spare parts for AS "Val";
6 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 30 days;
40 RGN Grenades;
50.000 ammos 9х39 SP-6;
5 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
7 place:
Set AK-109;
Spare parts for AK-109;
4 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 30 days;
30 RGN Grenades;
35.000 ammos 7.62х39 (Armor-Piercing);
4 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
8 place:
Set SVD;
Spare parts for SVD;
3 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 30 days;
20 RGN Grenades;
20.000 ammos 7.62х54R BS;
4 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
9 place:
Set WA2000;
Spare parts for WA2000;
2 sets of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 30 days;
10 RGN Grenades;
20.000 ammos 7.62х51 M993;
2 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
10 place:
Set SIG SG552 “Commando”;
Spare parts for SIG SG552 "Commando";
1 set of improved instruments;
Premium Subscription for 30 days;
5 RGN Grenades;
35.000 ammos 5.56х45 M995;
2 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka".
We wish good luck to everyone and may the strongest win! Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Adjusted the total number of enemies in the “Frost Point” event.
– Removed MGD from the reward list for the NPC "Anomaly Researcher".
– Changed the effects system in the "Anomalous Breakthroughs" event. Damage is inflicted once per second. These effects remove freezing.
– Now voice alerts are controlled by the "Voice volume" setting, rather than the "Environment volume" setting.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
The "Cool Heat" event is now live! Take part in the investigation of anomalous activity and earn valuable rewards!
— The event will last from 14.07.26 to 25.08.26 and will end with the server restart.
— To participate in the event, you need to talk to the NPC "Anomaly Researcher", who are located in:
Gourmet village (Liubech Outskirts, square E6-3)
Radio Tower (Vesuvius, square E2-1)
Konukovo Airport (Airport, square C2-4)
Radius village (Tunguska, square C2-3)
Port (New Land, Northern Island, square B4-3)
Ataman’s Outpost (Black Forest, square G4-3)
– The event starts twice an in-game day: from 08:00 to 10:00 and from 20:00 to 22:00 in-game time.
– When the event begins, all stalkers receive a notification that several emission points have temporarily appeared in the area – these will also be marked on the map. In these areas, players face a series of dangers (anomalies, mutants, negative effects) as well as opportunities to obtain valuable loot (increased artifact spawn rates, the discovery of lost stalkers).
– Breakthroughs can be found at the next locations:
Liubech’s Outlands;
Vesuvius;
Airport;
Tunguska;
Caravan;
New Land, Northern I.;
Black Forest;
Accordingly, players in locations where there are no breakthroughs will not receive notifications about the start of the event.
– The event starts at 12:00 in-game time, once per game day.
– As part of the event, players must defend research equipment against waves of advancing animals and mutants. The event's difficulty depends on the number of participating players.
– Ice craters surrounded by equipment can be found near the following major settlements:
Liubech’s Outlands – Gourmet’s Village;
Airport – "Konukovo" Airport;
Vesuvius – Radio Tower;
Tunguska – “Radius” Village;
Black Forest – Usov;
– Rewards earned for participation will be sent to the \ stockman.
— Now you can exchange one part of the "Ice" artifact for another at the "Anomaly Researcher" NPC. The exchange rate is 3 to 1.
As part of the event, we are announcing a small contest for all players!
Added seven new seasonal achievements related to the “Cool Heat” event.
At the start of the event, players will see only 2 achievements. The remaining 5 achievements are hidden.
The first player from each server (RU1, RU2, RU3, EU, and US) to complete all 7 achievements will receive 10,000 Platinum (a currency used to purchase items in the in-game store) after the event ends.
The contest winners will be announced alongside the announcement of the event's conclusion.
We wish you all good luck!
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
The weather station is issuing a warning: following the scorching heat, abnormally cold weather is coming to the Zone. It might seem unusual for a normal summer, but seasoned stalkers are well aware of what they'll be enduring.
To the surprise of all experienced Zone researchers, increased anomalous activity has been observed this year. Local emissions – anomalous bursts that spread over a small area – are formed everywhere with regular frequency. Rumor has it that by breaking through the scorching heat, one can find quite good loot. However, there are plenty of those eager to score valuables – all stalkers in the vicinity will be notified of the appearance of such eruptions.
Bright minds have also organized several expeditions to study the ice craters that have appeared throughout the Zone. It seems that the equipment placed by the scientists is only provoking aggression from the mutants, who are launching daily attacks. The researchers are ready to reward all volunteers for protecting the equipment.
And don't forget about the shimmering spheres of cold – unusual anomalies where you can spot artifacts gleaming bright blue. You won't be able to retrieve such a find with a regular MGD...
From 14.07.26 to 18.08.26, the "Cool Heat" event will start on all project servers!
Note: the event will begin on 14.07, along with the server restart.
As part of the seasonal event, new anomalies have appeared in locations, from which you can obtain parts of a mysterious artifact. The extraction device can be obtained from the "Anomaly Researcher" NPC, who are located in:
– Gourmet village (Liubech Outskirts, square E6-3)
– Radio Tower (Vesuvius, square E2-1)
– Konukovo Airport (Airport, square C2-4)
– Radius village (Tunguska, square C2-3)
– Port (New Land, Northern Island, square B4-3)
You can also receive valuable rewards for ice finds from them!
In addition, seasonal artifacts can be obtained by participating in open-world events.
Full details will be included in the news that we will publish along with the server restart.
We wish you good luck in your search!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
Another summer season is already in full swing. Some spend time in bars over refreshing drinks and engaging stories, while others enjoy the July silence and beautiful weather somewhere outdoors.
However, every experienced stalker knows that the rhythm of the Zone changes quickly. Now is the perfect time to catch your breath, reorganize your supplies, and prepare for new horizons while nature offers a brief respite.
We are pleased to announce the start of our biggest Summer Sale, which will help you prepare even more productively!
From 08.07.26 to 12.07.26 inclusive, enjoy pleasant discounts on a wide range of products in our in-game store.
We recommend that you don't put off taking care of your gear – the Zone doesn't forgive carelessness, and the right equipment can sometimes mean more than a keen eye or a steady hand.
Stay tuned for project news, there's plenty to see this summer!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
As previously promised, we're happy to share with you compensation for the inconvenience players have experienced due to recent server issues!
First, the promo code:
SO_THANK_YOU_060726
You can activate it in the game's main menu by selecting "Enter Promo Code."
The promo code can be activated until 12.07.26, 23:59 (Moscow Time).
Second, from 10.07.26, 23:59 (Moscow Time) to 12.07.26, 23:59 (Moscow Time), all project servers will offer double experience.
This double experience will be added to your premium subscription.
We thank all players for staying with us even during difficult times, and we wish you a nice game!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We are pleased to announce that the EU server has been restored!
We have also moved the server to a different data center to prevent similar issues in the future.
Due to recent events, compensation for all servers affected by technical issues will be provided after a full check of the EU server's functionality within a few days.
Thank you for being with us!
We wish you a pleasant game.
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
The project team congratulates everyone on Victory Day!
In honor of the holiday, from 09.05 10:00 (Moscow time) to 12.05 23:59 (Moscow time) experience will be doubled on all project servers.
x2 experience will be added to your premium subscription.
And, of course, a holiday promo code!
STAYOUT_9MAY_26
You can activate it in the game's main menu by selecting "Enter Promo Code."
After using it, pleasant holiday bonuses will be added to your storage, which will definitely make your stay in the Zone easier!
Please note: all items are personal and will remain assigned to the character you claim them with! They cannot be transferred or sold.
You can claim items by opening your storage through the inventory window in any large settlement.
The promo code can be activated until 15.05.26, 23:59 (Moscow time).
Happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
The "Anomalous Spring" event will end with the server restart!
With the end of the research phase, agents will leave large settlements, and the mysterious entrances to the Anomalous Object will disappear, as if they never existed.
You can exchange your Anomalous Snowdrops at Agent at the Airport (square B3-3).
Note: Please pay attention to the expiration date of Snowdrops in your inventory!
Event statistics will be published at the end of May.
Thank you all for participating, and see you at future events!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
This Saturday, 25.04.26, PvP Season 20 starts on all project servers!
The season will run from 25.04.26 to 26.06.26.
You can find the exact start time on the Bulletin board.
The following items have been added to the reward list:
• 1st place: 5 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";
• 2nd place: 4 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";
• 3rd place: 3 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";
• 4th place: 2 injectors with enhanced "Chertovka";
• 5th place: 1 injector with enhanced "Chertovka".
All other rewards remain the same as last season.
We wish good luck to everyone and may the strongest win!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: – Fixed an issue related to incorrect calculation of carrying capacity from character skills.
– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to place banners on bases.
– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to receive quests from Misha the Hunter.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, aboard the "Vostok-1" spacecraft, completed the first orbital flight around our planet. This historic moment became a symbol of human courage and perseverance, and today inspires us to our own accomplishments – big and small.
The project team congratulates you on the upcoming Cosmonautics Day! We wish you a confident start in any endeavor, reliable comrades by your side, and faith in your limitless potential. And may pleasant moments always accompany you on the path to your brightest dreams!
In honor of the holiday, from April 10th to 13th inclusive, discounts on many products await you in our in-game store.
Happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Now, exiting the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location sends you to the safe zone of the nearest large settlement.
– Now the “Power steering drive” quest requires the “Pillow δ“ artifact instead of the “Rubber δ“ artifact.
– Fixed an issue where Senya Sapozhnikov had no dialogue to complete the "The lost expedition" quest.
– Fixed an issue that caused the player's character to tilt incorrectly during a game session.
– Fixed an issue related to the incorrect operation of the “Health Regeneration” effect received from the Decoction “Healer”.
– Fixed an issue where Stepanenko's exchange for a Bear's Blood Tube would give him two Bear Livers instead of one and one Empty test tube instead of two.
– Adjusted the frequency of the system message about character overload.
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Fixed an issue related to the delivery of components for the TSP-3 “Tesla” to Mitka the Hunter.
– Fixed an issue where the “Loop” artifact would reset previously saved coordinates when exiting the game.
– Fixed an issue where completing the “Handy man” and “Parts for Roma Siberian” quests awarded a bag with the incorrect contents. The contents of received bags that are in the players' inventory will be replaced.
– Fixed an issue where the dialog for taking a quest would freeze when the list of active quests was full.
– Fixed an issue with incorrect display of item effect pop-up windows.
– Fixed an issue where the soda machine at the train station in Liubech did not work, if you used a glass not provided as part of the quest.
– Now Laboratory stations in the Liubech’s Oulands that are not affiliated with any clan require a battery to operate.
– Now, at all transition points to the “Unexplored section of the Zone” location, a respawn point is set.
– Now the "Sputnik" artifact and its parts inflict 3 units of Radiation exposure effect.
– Removed the system message that duplicated the previous pop-up message when switching to free camera mode.
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: – Fixed an issue where dialogue did not appear for Kolesnikov, Hundred-Second, and Sixth.
– Now, when you exit the game, the “Loop” artifact does not reset previously saved coordinates.
– Fixed an issue related to incorrect calculation of the number of mutants in the “5 Obelisks” event.
– Fixed an issue related to incorrect animation of the character's sprinting.
– Fixed an issue related to meeting Sergeant Burnt. To activate radio communication, the character must interact with him again in person.
– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to obtain an item from Gavrik required for the quest "Seize the contraband".
– Reduced the sound radius of the “Black Hole” anomaly.
– Fixed an issue where the skill tree window sound volume was incorrect.
– Fixed localization of some dialogues and quests.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to access the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location after dying in an Apartments Anomaly.
– Fixed an issue where characters exiting the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location would end up in a different location than the one they entered from.
Note: Your character will be moved to Liubech’s Outlands if, at the time of the server restart, they were in the “Unexplored section of the Zone” location and arrived there from any other location except the aforementioned Liubech’s Outlands.
– Fixed an issue where the dialogue for turning in the item for the "Old Teddy Bear" quest to Kolesnikov did not appear.
– Fixed an issue where the lower part of the “Sputnik” artifact and the “Sputnik” artifact incorrectly applied the movement speed increase.
– Changes related to the loot in the “Unexplored section of the Zone” location:
Reduced the chance of jewelry dropping from Weaver, Scavenger, Smoldering, and Watcher;
Increased the amount of ammo dropped by Weaver, Scavenger, Smoldering, and Watcher;
Jewelry can now be found in containers and on Lost stalkers.
– Added a respawn point at the very beginning of the Apartments Anomaly.
– Now, exiting the Apartments Anomaly through the main entrance sends you to the safe zone of the department store.
– Added to the exchange list of the NPC “Agent \”:
M65 jacket;
Sunglasses big;
Belt B;
Helmet K6-3 (without visor);
Benelli M4 Tactical.
– Fixed an issue where completing the "Ingredients for Balsam" quest awarded a bag with the incorrect contents. The contents of received bags that are in the players' inventory will be replaced.
– Fixed an issue where Weapon cleaning kit can be purchased for Trade Points at the Clan Headquarters.
– Fixed an issue where Antirad can be purchased for Trade Points from Trainee Petya.
– Fixed an issue where the soda machine at the train station in Liubech did not work.
– Fixed an issue where Gavrik would not give goods to a character wearing a balaclava during the "Undercover Agent" and "Making the readers happy" quests.
– Fixed localization of some dialogues and quests.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Fixed an issue where characters exiting the "Unexplored section of the Zone" location would end up in a different location than the one they entered from.
– Fixed an issue where the crafting recipe given during a quest was not being awarded.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes included in today's update:
– Added a new equipment set – “Hornet”.
The set consists of a gas mask, body armor, jacket, pants, gloves and boots.
Bonuses of the “Hornet” set:
2 equipped items: Increased health regeneration by 2.4 points.
4 equipped items: Increased stamina by 45 points.
6 equipped items: The active skill becomes available for use.
Active skill "Sting": A "Sting" device is placed in the selected location, which periodically deals electrical damage in a small radius around itself for a certain period of time.
“Sting” duration: 5 minutes.
Active skill cooldown: 1 minute.
Using an active skill consumes the charge of the “Sting”, which can be replenished at Mitka the Hunter (Tunguska, square C2-3).
– Added 11 new items related to crafting the Hornet gear set. These items can be obtained in several ways:
Completing daily quests. The quests themselves are completed in the Tunguska, Karavan, New Land, Northern I. locations.
Crafting at stations requires the appropriate recipes and components. Recipes can be purchased from Mitka the Hunter, while components are obtained in the open world.
Expeditions and open-world events – completing these activities will reward you with the necessary parts.
– Changed the characteristics of the “Vityaz” set.
“Vityaz” body armor:
Increased sturdiness: 210 >>> 215.
Increased incoming damage reduction: 5% >>> 7%.
Active skill “Electro-impulse”:
Reduced cooldown: 7 minutes >>> 5 minutes
– Significantly increased the chances of receiving Polar Bear hearts.
– Significantly reduced the number of Interface Modules required for the “Vityaz” set.
– Weekly quests for parts of both sets now have a 23 hour cooldown.
– Assembling each set now takes much less time.
The "Anomalous Spring" event is now live! Take part in spring activities and earn valuable rewards!
– The event will last from 31.03.26 to 28.04.26.
– A new location and a new storyline questline have been added, revealing details of the spring anomalous activity. Mysterious passages have opened near major settlements, leading to previously unexplored areas of the Zone. Doctor Kolesnikov is offering a commensurate reward for all volunteers' efforts – they will be asked to help not only study local mutants and anomalies, but also immerse themselves in extremely unusual spaces, the nature of which boggles the imagination of even the most seasoned stalkers.
– To begin the quest chain and reach the Unknown Zone, you must speak with the NPC “Agent \”, who is located in the following settlements:
Gourmet’s Kitchen, Liubech’s Outlands;
Radio Tower, Vesuvius;
“Konukovo” Airport, Airport;
“Radius” Village, Tunguska;
Severny-1 Village, New Land, Northern I.;
Ataman’s Outpost, Black Forest.
– During the event, you will be able to find the item “Anomalous Snowdrop”:
Guaranteed to work when butchering or searching most mutants and animals;
With a certain chance when butchering or searching certain animals and mutants;
Guaranteed for cutting special piglets;
As a reward for completing the quest chain associated with the event.
– The amount of Abnormal Snowdrops obtained from all sources has been increased.
– Added a new temporary artifact “Loop”.
Use: Remembers the owner's location. When used again, it returns the owner to the point the artifact "remembered."
Important conditions:
After a character moves or dies, the saved location is reset.
Movement is available within several locations (for example, you can remember a location in Liubech’s Outlands and move there from Black Forest).
The artifact does not work in all places of the Zone (expeditions, PvP maps, PvP zones, capture zones, moving vehicles, prison).
The number of uses of the artifact – 12. Both memorization of the position and movement are considered a use.
Item lifetime: 24 hours.
Note: The artifact is bound to the character - it cannot be placed in an artifact container, transferred, sold or thrown away, but it can be removed from the inventory.
– Added a new temporary artifact, "Sputnik". Added a new anomaly, "Black Hole”.
The artifact itself consists of four fragments, which can be found in “Black Hole” anomalies located in the Unknown Zone. Each fragment has its own effects. The fragments can be exchanged for a complete "Sputnik" artifact with Kolesnikov. The complete "Sputnik" artifact provides enhanced effects from all its parts.
The lifetime of the parts of “Sputnik” artefact: 48 hours.
The lifetime of the “Sputnik” artefact: 8 hours.
Note: The "Sputnik" artifact cannot be placed in an artifact container, but can be transferred, sold, or thrown away.
– Updated the list of rewards for Anomalous Snowdrops. The reward values have been adjusted according to the number of snowdrops received.
Among the rewards, you will also find unique Kirza Boots, which can only be obtained during this event.
– Emblem previews in the Equipment Modification menu are now available again.
It is now possible to preview multiple emblems at once.
Unpaid emblems are temporary items that can be applied to multiple pieces of equipment without resetting.
When confirming your purchase, you can choose which emblems will be paid for and uploaded.
– The interface of pop-up windows with tips has been changed and brought to a unified appearance.
– The interface of system messages has been changed and brought to a unified appearance.
– Now failed quests disappear from the tracked quests window.
– Yakov Samuilovich at the Radio Tower (Vesuvius, square E2-1) is now a Trader – he can sell items purchased from players.
– Added item prices for Trade Points:
Retired Colonel:
Buys EKP-8 “Kobra” reddot scope for 20 TP;
Buys Scope 4x34 for 25 TP;
Buys POSP 8x42 Scope for 10 TP;
Buys NSPUM night-vision scope for 20 TP;
Buys PGO-7V scope for 10 TP;
Buys PSO-1 Scope for 10 TP;
Buys Tactical light “Zenith” for 10 TP;
Buys KR-7 mount for 10 TP;
Buys Clamp for PO 4x34 for 10 TP;
Buys Sun filter PSO-1 40mm for 5 TP.
Reaper:
Buys Leupold MARK 4 6x Scope for 20 TP;
Buys Collimator Scope Aimpoint Comp-M1 for 10 TP;
Buys Collimator Scope Bushnell HOLO Sight Model #50-0021 for 25 TP;
Buys Collimator Scope Trijicon ACOG TA01 for 20 TP;
Buys Tactical light “Zenith” for 5 TP;
Buys Surefire P6 Tactical Flashlight for 10 TP;
Buys KR-1 mount for 5 TP;
Buys Clamp 36mm to Picatinny for 20 TP;
Buys Tactical Picatinny handle for 30 TP.
Valday:
Buys Repey Hide for 4 TP.
Doc:
Buys Polar Bear heart for 50 TP;
Buys Repey heart for 25 TP.
– Increased the speed of raising and lowering the visor on the K6-3 helmet.
– Removed and replaced a large number of old items that are no longer relevant.
– Adjusted the drop rates of certain items from certain containers (random loot containers in the open world, clan rewards, expedition rewards, dynamic events, etc.).
– Reduced the chance of filters dropping upon death from 25% to 10%.:
RPG-67-A1B1E1;
FPK-GP-5;
FPK EO-19E;
GP-7K;
Regenerative cartridge RP-4-01.
– Increased the cost of the above filters from merchants.
– Changed the characteristics of the following artifacts.
Stabilizer β:
Increased maximum stamina: 5 points >>> 7.5 points;
Increased stamina regeneration: 0.05 points >>> 0.075 points.
Stabilizer δ:
Increased maximum stamina: 10 points >>> 12.5 points;
Increased stamina regeneration: 0.1 points >>> 0.15 points.
– Added Polar Bear Heart to the Container with organs’ drop list.
– Reworked the conditions for clan missions related to capturing bases and fortification points.
Rescue quests during capture and defense:
Work only on members of your own clan and members of the allied clan.
Does not work on single players, members of enemy and neutral clans.
Finishing quests during capture and defense:
Work only on members of enemy and neutral clans.
Does not work on members of your own clan, members of the neutral clans and single players.
– Reworked the rewards for completing expeditions.
General changes to rewards.
Rewards are now given after completing a quest, rather than after completing each stage.
Added a group with a guaranteed reward drop to the containers with additional rewards for completing the expedition.
Changes to the number of Black Sleeves awarded for completing the “Kolodnoe” expedition. Now you can earn a total of 7 Black Sleeves, which is equal to the number earned for completing other expeditions.
Increased the number of Black Sleeves awarded for completing the quest "Road to Usov through the swamps": 4 >>> 5.
Increased the number of Black Sleeves awarded for completing the quest “Collect the supplies for Usov”: 1 >>> 2.
Changes to the rewards for completing the “Forgotten Ice” expedition to bring the overall list of rewards into line with the general template: Black Sleeves, a “Quest Reward” container, a container with additional reward, as well as money and experience.
Removed all rewards for completing the quest "A road in the ice again...", except for the Black Shells and an additional container of loot.
Added the main container with a reward for completing the quest “A road in the ice again...”
– Adjusted the character movement system.
Now when falling from a height, stamina is not deducted.
Now when using a slide, stamina is consumed.
The character's stop animation after running and jumping has been sped up.
– Increased helicopter speed in the “Forgotten Ice” expedition.
– Added information to NPC dialogues leading from the Liubech Outlands to the Airport about the difficulties one might encounter at the Airport (lack of a storekeeper and doctors selling medicine).
– Adjusted the spawn points for the dynamic event “Protection of Scientists”.
– Changes related to weapon stations.
Now you can use the weapon station independently only after achieving the required level of reputation with the associated clan.
If your reputation is below the required level, you can use the weapon station for a fee through dialogue with an NPC.
If your reputation with the clan is negative, you cannot use the weapon station even through dialogue with the NPC.
The weapon station in the “Radius” village is now level 4.
Now all weapon stations on Vesuvius are level 3.
Added a level 3 weapon station to Reaper (Vesuvius, square I2-2).
– Now, upon completing a quest, if the player's inventory was full, he will still receive the full list of rewards.
– Adjusted the names of effects related to mushroom spores.
– The "Severe Skin Burn" effect can now be removed using the following items:
Artifact “Ice”;
Parts of the artifact “Ice”;
Decoction “Healing”;
IPP-1;
IPP-8;
Combat Medic Set;
Scientist set;
Stalker Set.
– The “Heavy Breathing” effect can now be removed using the following items:
Bronchodilator;
Pills “Coldact”.
– The "Severe Skin Burn" effect now correctly applies 1 less damage thanks to the following skills:
Burn resistance;
Resistance to all kinds of effects.
Note: Due to changes to character skills, the skills themselves will be reset.
– Added voiceovers for Ataman's group members: Refa, Doc, and Shank.
– Adjusted the volume of a large number of interface and ambient sounds.
– Fixed a large number of locations in the “Kolodnoe” expedition that could provide players with an unreasonable advantage.
– Fixed numerous issues in the “Kolodnoe” expedition related to crates, NPC spawns, and incorrect rover placement.
– Fixed an issue where the Glock 18 Gen 2 would not display correctly when holstered.
– Fixed an issue related to incorrect weapon lift in the PvP location “Library”.
– Fixed an issue where the aiming point was not centered on the screen.
– Fixed an issue where the crosshair was not centered relative to the progress bar in the form of a circle.
– Fixed an issue where, when the inventory was full, it was impossible to pick up a stackable item that was already in the inventory.
– Fixed an issue where the character's stats menu displayed incorrect values.
– Fixed an issue related to incorrect animation when removing and putting an item on the head.
– Fixed an issue that allowed infinite sliding.
– Fixed an issue that prevented the \ key (by default) from performing a slide.
– Fixed an issue that prevented the "Special Tea" and "Anomalous tea-party" quests from being completed.
– Fixed an issue where the union name had no character entry limit, similar to the character name or clan name.
– Fixed an issue where the "Claim Reward" buttons were visually active in the clan rewards window, even if the reward level itself had not yet been unlocked.
– Fixed an issue with the incorrect start time for the “v.Konukovka” fortification point on RU servers. The capture now begins an hour later, at 18:30 (Moscow time).
– Fixed an issue related to the description of item crafting achievements. The description now correctly states that unsuccessful crafting attempts also count toward the achievement.
– Fixed many issues related to sound playback.
– Fixed localization of some windows, descriptions of effects, items and dialogues.
– Fixed various typos in the text.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We're excited to share some updates on the US server. Following the server hardware migration, we've allocated additional time to monitor the situation. The in-game survey was also very helpful in gathering information, and we'd like to thank everyone who participated.
Despite the measures taken and the work done, some players may still experience increased ping, primarily due to server location. The further away you are geographically, the higher your ping will be.
We'll continue to monitor the situation, but now we want to talk about compensation.
And, as promised, we're sharing a promo code for server issues.
Promo code: STAYOUT_US_130326
Note: the promo code can only be activated on the US server.
Accounts registered before 13.03.26 can enter the promo code.
You can activate it in the game's main menu by selecting "Enter Promo Code".
The promo code can be activated until 21.03.26, 00:01 (Moscow time).
Also, from March 13th to March 29th inclusive, the US server will have a doubled experience bonus.
x2 experience will be added to your Premium subscription.
We thank all the players on the US server for staying with us and helping us resolve the issue!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Our beautiful ladies!
The project team is delighted to congratulate you on this upcoming wonderful spring holiday – International Women's Day!
Thank you for all the energy, beauty, and kindness you fill our lives with. With you, every day becomes brighter and every challenge becomes easier.
We sincerely wish you and your families good health, boundless love, and the strength and inspiration to achieve all your dreams.
In honor of the holiday, from March 6th to March 9th inclusive, discounts on many items await you in our in-game store.
We are also happy to share with you a holiday promo code: STAYOUT_8MARCH26
You can activate it in the game's main menu by selecting "Enter Promo Code."
After using it, pleasant holiday bonuses will be added to your account storage, which will definitely make your stay in the Zone easier!
Please note: all items are personal and will remain assigned to the character you claim them with! They cannot be traded or sold.
You can claim items by opening the storage through the inventory window in any large settlement.
The promo code can be activated until 16.03.26, 00:00 (Moscow time).
Happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We previously announced the project's transition from DirectX 9 to DirectX 12, and now we're happy to share the details!
What's new: It's no secret that the project currently uses the rather old and outdated graphics API – DirectX 9.
Using DX9 has always limited our technological and artistic capabilities. Due to this, there are project optimization issues, incorrect resource allocation, and other unpleasant problems.
As the project's developers, we want to rectify this situation and further develop our project, reaching new horizons, without the burden of the past.
This year, the STAY OUT project will completely transition from DirectX 9 to DirectX 12, without retaining the ability to use DirectX 9.
The decision not to use DirectX 9 in conjunction with DirectX 12 was due to the significant difficulties in simultaneously supporting multiple graphics APIs, as well as the significant increase in the transition time to DX12. Changes are needed now.
What will change for players? Currently, the game is largely limited by the main CPU thread. This means that the resources of modern processors and graphics cards are not fully utilized.
The transition to DirectX 12 will allow: - Improved stability and average FPS; - More efficient load distribution between threads; - Better utilization of multi-core processors; - Reduced frame lag; - Reduced location loading times and faster resource allocation.
DirectX 12 removes many of the limitations we previously encountered: - More dynamic light sources and shadows, and improved performance; - Updated reflection system (Reflection Probes + SSR); - Transition to more modern rendering models; - The ability to create more complex materials and effects.
This will gradually make the image deeper, more realistic, and more detailed without placing excessive strain on the system.
Modern graphics cards significantly outperform processors in computing power. DirectX 12 enables more active use of graphics cards not only for rendering but also for computational tasks.
This paves the way for: - Offloading some complex calculations to the graphics card; - Implementing resource-intensive gaming systems without significant issues; - More stable operation under high loads.
It's also important that the transition to DirectX 12 makes it technically possible to integrate many modern technologies, such as DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and others.
We will focus on demand and the feasibility of implementing these technologies.
Some performance improvements will appear immediately after the transition, and further optimization will continue as the system evolves.
This new foundation brings us closer to leveraging modern graphics capabilities and allows us to develop the project without the architectural limitations inherent in older APIs.
Simply put, it frees our hands. We will be able to more quickly implement new solutions, experiment, and adapt the game to different PC configurations without the compromises that were previously inevitable.
To summarize, the transition to DirectX 12 means: - Increased performance and better project optimization; - Improved image quality and detail; - Accelerated loading and resource allocation; - Access to modern technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and others); - A foundation for the continued development of STAY OUT for years to come.
We understand that for some players, this update will require hardware upgrades. This is a difficult decision, but without it, the project's further development would be seriously limited.
Work on the transition is actively underway, meaning the estimated date for the full transition is Winter Update 2026.
Note! This deadline is preliminary and may change due to various technical issues.
The new technological base is the next, extremely important step in the project's development. Thank you for staying with us.
With respect and optimism, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
Along with the server restart, an issue was fixed that prevented the boxes in the "Paukan's Lair" from being placed in their designated locations for further expedition progression.
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Added a frame rate cap to reduce the load on the graphics card. This setting can be found in the Main Settings.
– Fixed an issue where a character would instantly die after stumbling, falling from a small height, or jumping over a fence.
– Fixed an issue with incorrect operation of automatic actions related to the K6-3 helmet visor, gas mask, and hood.
– Fixed an issue where clan members did not have a respawn point or safe zone in the allied Clan Headquarters.
– Fixed an issue where it was possible to place boxes in places inaccessible to mutants and animals.
– Fixed an issue related to exchanging artifacts with Exchanger.
– Removed the quest "In Search of Light" from the quest log for characters who had it active.
– Fixed localization for some effects.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
The "City N" event will end with the server restart!
The Shills will leave the major settlements, and the New Year's magic will return to the Zone only next year.
Also, Exchanger at the Airport now offers an exchange for "Belochka" candies.
Event statistics will be published in mid-spring.
Thank you all for participating, and see you in future events!
Sincerely,
Stay Out Team
Dear Stalkers!
The project team congratulates you on the upcoming Defender of the Fatherland Day!
We wish you to be a support for your families, maintain a cheerful spirit and a kind heart, and, of course, have a good health!
In honor of the holiday, from February 20th to February 23th inclusive, discounts on many items await you in our in-game store.
We are also happy to share a holiday promo code with you: SO_23FEB26 You can activate it in the game's main menu by selecting "Enter Promo Code."
After using it, pleasant holiday bonuses will be added to your account storage, which will definitely make your stay in the Zone easier!
Please note: all items are personal and will remain assigned to the character you claim them with! They cannot be traded or sold.
You can claim items by opening the storage through the inventory window in any large settlement.
The promo code can be activated until 25.02.26, 00:00 (Moscow time).
Happy holidays!
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers! We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart: – Fixed an issue where no actions could occur after equipping an item in an additional equipment slot and throwing a stone. – Fixed an issue where the "Routine Inspection" quest could not be completed. The negative effect from the unknown gas can now be triggered by any equipped gas mask. Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Fixed a visual issue where a player would perform an infinite slide while standing in one place.
– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to trade with Traders.
– Fixed an issue where, when using items in the machine gunner position in the “Forgotten Ice” expedition, the character could not interact with the machine gun and other items.
– Fixed localization for some items.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
Stalkers!
We present you a list of changes that were made along with the servers restart:
– Added a New Year's bags with "Belochka" to the in-game store.
– Added automation of actions in the following situations:
When consuming food or water, the K6-3 helmet's visor automatically rises. Once the action is over, the visor automatically lowers.
When consuming food or water, the gas mask/filter is automatically removed. Once the action is over, the protection equipment is automatically put back on.
Exception: Gas mask GP-7VM when using water.
When the visor of the K6-3 helmet is lowered, the gas mask is automatically removed.
When the hood is put on, all hats, helmets, headphones and flashlights are automatically removed.
– Modifications equipped on weapons issued as part of a quest are now returned to the player upon quest completion.
– Fixed an issue related to equipping a radio and remote tangent in the corresponding slot on a body armor.
– Fixed an issue where the guide at the Officers' Club in the Ataman's Outpost could send you to the Liubech\\s Outlands.
– Fixed an issue where items from storage could be moved to inventory anywhere in the location.
– Adjusted the camera when purchasing flags at the “66 km” fortification point.
– Fixed an issue related to incorrect display of the flag purchase window.
– Fixed an issue where aiming would not function correctly after a melee attack.
– Now the automatic magazine loading window retains its position even after re-entering the game.
– Now the minimap window retains its position and state even after re-entering the game.
– Fixed an issue where it was impossible to cancel equipping items to additional slots by pressing the \ key.
– Now Drunk Silvan at “Lesnaya” Station and Silvan in Liubech no longer inflict the negative poisoning effect.
– Fixed various visual errors in locations.
Sincerely, Stay Out Team
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