[Demo] S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg (v1.0) file

EDIT (29/04/2024): The latest version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg has been updated with numerous technical fixes amongst a variety of other changes. It is recommended for first-time players to play the latest version of the base modification as this brings this mod to a higher standard in terms of what I hold my work to (more fixes, additional crash prevention measures, etc.). Check the downloads page here for what's available.

A lightweight resource for those who want to experience the taste of the cold, harsh winter battles that await both rookie and veteran players alike. Also comes with additional content (detailed below). All in-game content is compatible with both the demo and the full release, all of which will remain available for download following the full release being made available.

Footage from the gameplay trailer below was recorded in the full release version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg (released 20/07/2023).

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

- Please make a backup copy of your gamedata folder before you use this mod. A new save game is recommended when using this mod.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

- As part of an evolving story, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg brings elements of the common World War II shooter to the Zone.

- Play as either a Soviet Partisan or an Axis soldier and be given the option to preview a class from each side.

- Pick between Casual Mode and Hardcore Mode, the latter of which will put your skills to the test and the former that will allow you to slay your enemies at your own pace.

- Test your skills with a selection of weapons that have been specially picked for this demo of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg.

- Get a taste of what it's like to take part in an ongoing battle between the Soviet Partisans and the Axis; go it alone or stick with your allies to come out on top.

- Requires S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Chernobyl (1.4.22) to run. Not tested or adapted for other patches. Use with other patches is done so at your own risk, though frequent crashing may occur (hence the above).

- New game highly recommended.

- Additional content associated with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg has been included and can be used both inside and outside of the mod.

- Includes four S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg desktop wallpapers, scaled to the 1280x720 and 1920x1080 resolutions.

- Includes additional development screenshots of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg, those of which can be of interest to those who wish to learn more about the mod from its initial development stages to its full release.

- Includes additional in-game content in the form of an exclusive golden weapons skin pack, a tribute to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Universal Golden Weapons modification for the original three S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games. This skin pack is compatible with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg demo as well as the full release (also includes backups for the original textures).

- Includes a S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Eisenkrieg themed A4 journal that can be printed out and used to document your own experiences on the cold, harsh battlefield!

NOTABLE ISSUES:

- Minor clipping issues may occur at high field of view (FOV) settings.

- NPC spawns may negatively affect FPS (frames per second) on low-end PC systems. Tweaking the population settings in-game via the settings menu can mitigate these issues (works best prior to starting a new game).

- Spawning items via the debug menu on lower resolutions may cause crashes (this can also sometimes occur in vanilla installations of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Chernobyl). Resolutions of 1280x720 and 1920x1080 are recommended.

INSTALLATION:

1. Extract the .zip or .rar file for this mod. After that, copy the gamedata folder and paste it in your S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Chernobyl directory where your gamedata folder should be (as long as a gamedata folder is not already present). Make sure to back your files up!

2. Remember to have fun with it! Please tell me about your experiences with this mod.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

- MISERY Development Ltd. (item UI icons and various weapon models, sounds and textures).

Disclaimer: None of the resources or additional content in this mod is tied to GSC Game World or the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise in any way. This is just a fan-made modification made by one guy who has too much free time on his hands.