April 26th, 1986, 1:23 AM local time. The day when the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred, and the life of 350,000 people changed forever. At the time, you were just a passionate, but naïve, young physicist working at the facility. And like many, you’ve lost what was most dear to you – your girlfriend. Thirty years later you’re still struggling with the demons of the past. To finally put them to rest, you return to what’s now called the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

30 years after the catastrophe, the pollution in Chernobyl continues to increase due to the unexpected activity of a dangerous substance produced as a result of the explosion, called “chernobylite”. You're far from safe. It is rumored from other stalkers still living in the Zone, that under the influence of its radioactivity, strange things have started to happen. Things only described in tales for naughty children up until now. You’re returning to Chernobyl with one goal in mind: to find your missing girlfriend and uncover the dark secret behind her disappearance. Get ready to confront not only the dangers of radiation and the military presence, but also the potential threat emanating from these new, mysterious happenings. Keep your wits about you and try to maintain your composure, because Chernobylite is going to challenge your very sanity.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure of survival, conspiracy, horror, love, and obsession. One that will6 prove to you that it’s not about how you face your fears, it’s about how you survive them.

Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror experience from the team behind the critically-acclaimed Get Even. The game mixes the free exploration of its disturbing world with challenging combat, unique crafting, and non-linear storytelling. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 4 and is based on Reality 51’s scanning technology, which is in development by The Farm 51 for over five years.

Two months after the Early Access launch and right in time Christmas, the developers from The Farm 51 are introducing a second major update, this time with an entire new location. Visit the most radioactive place on Earth – the Red Forest, which is now available to explore in-game! Along with the new location comes substantial improvements and additional content, all completely free for every Chernobylite owner. And for those who haven’t bought the game yet, Chernobylite is 30% off for the Winter Sale on Steam and GOG.

Just as developers promised when sharing the Roadmap with players, the Red Forest mega-patch is now live! The update introduces – apart from the new area – Base Storage, Free Play Mode, and optimization tweaks. Recently, we enriched the game with a new firearm, the Assault Rifle, a weapon customization system, new crafting items, and tools. And that’s not all that happened these past few weeks – the game has also been localized in several additional languages.

MEGA-PATCH ADDITIONS:

• The Red Forest – A whole new level to explore. Visit the famous radioactive forest and complete missions in hazardous surroundings.
• Changes in the Base – Players can now manage their loot using the Storage system and customize their weapons. Many changes and improvements were made to the UI and mechanics based on community feedback, e.g., the feeding system.
• Free Play Mode – This mode will allow players to choose any location in a given weather configuration, select the available missions there, turn random events on or off, or even start the game with all available weapons and skills!
• Framerate improvements – The game’s continuously optimized and now performs much better, even on PCs with lower specs. Although there’s still a lot to do, players will already feel the difference!

Chernobylite is now available for PC through Early Access (Steam and GOG.com), now 30% cheaper thanks to the Winter Sale. 

Ally or compete with other stalkers of the Chernobyl zone to survive. Remember that life is fragile, and it’s your decisions that determine the fate of your companions. You can spend as long as you need to prepare, however, be aware that your story is still being written. Every passing moment, your chances of success are dwindling: comrades are dying, supplies are running out, or an unexpected patrol could discover you. And on top of all this, supernatural dangers arise around you in mysterious patterns. Each day brings new challenges with the ever-increasing severity of your current situation. Plan your strategy carefully if you want to survive.

Craft your gear and weapons to protect yourself from the hostile military personnel and supernatural threats lurking in the zone. Make use of the sophisticated tools at your disposal to aid you in your struggle while navigating the rough and contaminated environment. Stay undetected and gather all the evidence you can to piece together events from the past.

Decide what happens in the world around you by making choices and finding, or avoiding, the truth.

Maintain your resolve and keep your wits about you, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is not what it once was. No one can foresee the horrors that may have befallen your beloved.

Key Features:

• Explore the beautiful and horrifyingly accurate 3D-scanned recreation of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
• Collaborate or compete with other stalkers of the Zone, but whatever you do, never fully trust them. Remember – everybody has a hidden agenda. Always.
• Face and survive the natural and supernatural threats.
• Immerse yourself in the non-linear, thrilling, science-fiction horror story.
• Make good use of your character’s physics and chemistry knowledge to craft your equipment and manage your supplies.
• Fight against the savage creatures pouring from the alternate reality.
• Investigate and collect data with a set of sophisticated environment and substance analyzing tools.

Chernobylite is currently in development for PC, scheduled for 2nd half of 2020, with consoles versions to follow.