The developers of one of the most anticipated modifications to the "Stalker" - Anomaly announced the beginning of open beta testing. This is an independent game that does not require the installation of "Call of Pripyat", you can download it from the link.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly is considered one of the most ambitious and serious modifications of the cult game. It is being developed on a modified 64-bit version of the X-Ray engine, called by the developers of the XRay-Monolith Engine. The authors have significantly updated the gameplay, graphics and, as a result, the atmosphere of the game.
So, the plot of Anomaly includes stories from the add-on Lost to the Zone with its three variations. Quests contain information about goals, include bonuses for player groupings, and their implementation is indicated by the receipt of new game achievements.
The creators of the modification reworked each level, following the desire to diversify the atmosphere of the game, to convey the feeling of an overgrown and relatively untouched zone. Improved weather system, visual effects and redesigned shaders.
Developers have made significant progress with Artificial Intelligence, the so-called A-Life system. Computer-controlled stalkers now patrol the Zone, travel to different places and report on their activities. The zone is constantly changing - new mutants and anomalies appear in different places. Special characters and stalkers received improved dialogs.
One of the main innovations was the introduction of "Group Wars". This system models the conflict between different groups in a dynamic manner. Players can take control of one of the factions.
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