Calling it a mod would be an understatement, as the new Stalker: Anomaly 1.5 is more of a successor to the series, created by fans in its entirety.
Waiting to have new news about the new Stalkers 2, which is rumored to be released in 2021, until that long-awaited moment arrives we can enjoy this project called Stalker: Anomaly 1.5, created by some fans of the saga. Such a feat has taken them a year of development to reach version 1.5. The truth is that it feels more like a sequel than a simple mod when seeing all the content it includes, which we will see later.
It can be downloaded from here without the need to have the base game or previous 'mod' updates, it takes up about 20 gb of space. The project has been carried out under the XRay-Monolith Engine graphics engine, an improved version of the original, which was developed by the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, specialized in shooter-type games. The engine was originally developed for Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl, later adapted for subsequent titles.
The project is well polished and works and looks better than the official saga
There are four main story arcs to follow. Most missions will provide information on your objectives before accepting, as well as new types of missions to keep the player busy. The atmosphere of the game has been thought to the millimeter, where each level has been created to convey that feeling of being in a huge, desolate and hostile area.
In addition, the meteorological system has been improved compared to old versions; It has been expanded to offer variety and atmospheric feel. On the other hand, the shadows and the visual effects have received important improvements; a new gas mask with improved reflections, cracks and holes react to light and raindrops. Tones, water reflections, wet surfaces, greenery, and more have also been improved.
Keep an eye on this 'new' Stalker, as it is a much more difficult and less friendly sandbox than the originals. It is more focused on simulation and survival. So you will need to eat, sleep, drink, etc. I leave you with the video below and with a link to read thoroughly all the news of this new patch.
