[EN] How to install and play

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Version for players (Release):	Windows 64-bit	Windows 32-bit
Version for modders (Mixed):	Windows 64-bit	Windows 32-bit
Other versions	...

Previous releases can be downloaded on the Releases page.

You can get the latest builds on AppVeyor or GitHub Actions. (the latter requires authorization)

Installation on Call of Pripyat

1. Download archive that you want
2. Rename original bin folder to some other name. (for example, bin_backup)
3. Extract the archive to game root folder
4. Launch the game using original launcher Stalker-COP.exe
   • If you have problems with OpenAL install it using oalinst.exe

Installation on Clear Sky

1. Install OpenXRay as usual, according to the instruction for Call of Pripyat above.
2. Remove gamedata folder. (it is a mandatory to delete this folder, otherwise the game won't start!!!)
3. Download gamedata.zip.
4. Unpack archive contents to the game folder.