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.

Chernobylite developer The Farm 51 and publisher All in! Games announced today the launch of a Chernobylite Digital Charity Pack DLC ($3.99 / 3.99 EUR / £2.89) to support those currently affected by the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

The total net income from this Digital Charity Pack will be donated to the Pure Heart Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization established in 2013 that works with underprivileged communities focusing on humanitarian aid and youth projects. 

Additionally, they work to promote initiatives such as The Children for Peace, an initiative that saw 507 children from different parts of Ukraine travel to 35 countries as young ambassadors of peace and visit 30 parliaments. In recent years, it has assisted international partners from Hungary, Estonia, and Bulgaria where distribution of 5,800 tons of humanitarian and logistical assistance were sent to eastern Ukraine.

Currently, the Pure Heart Foundation is hard at work actively distributing donated humanitarian and medical aid including hygiene products, nappies, baby food, phones, sleeping bags, and medicine for communities and victims directly affected by the war in Ukraine.

The Chernobylite Digital Charity Pack DLC contains four digital wallpapers in different resolutions, two posters in .tif format for self-printing, and one digital thank you card with signatures from The Farm 51 development team.

The Digital Charity Pack will be available from now until March 14, 2023 on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.

(For purchases made on Steam, the digital charity pack requires owning the full game of Chernobylite but for anyone wanting to support the initiative without requiring to buy the full game, they can buy the product on Epic Games Store or GOG).

“We’re reminded daily of the needs of the Ukrainian people,” said The Farm 51’s Creative Director Wojciech Pazdur. “With respect to the awful hostilities in their country, we decided to take action to support the victims of this conflict and join the groundwork that Pure Heart is doing. Both The Farm 51 and All in! Games will provide long-term contributions to assist their current needs and deliver financial assistance through this digital charity pack to help rebuild the destroyed cities and communities in Ukraine for a better future.”

While the purchase of this digital charity pack is one way to help, The Farm 51 and All In! Games would also like to remind gamers that they can of course always directly donate funds to other numerous charities of their choice that are also assisting the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

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:

• Stealth, Survival, & Combat - Survival in the Zone is not easy, and each day brings new challenges as your comrades die and supplies diminish.  Avoid detection with stealth takedowns or engage in open armed combat.  Danger lurks around every corner.  
• Base Building & Crafting - Construct a base from which to plan your daily operations and excursions.  Utilize workstations to craft gadgets, traps, and weapons, or modify existing equipment to your needs. 
• Resource & Team Management - Companions are key to your survival and the resolution of your journey.  Each day requires careful planning and assignment of resources and tasks to your comrades.  
• Non-Linear Storytelling & Strategy - No playthrough is the same. The choices and  story are in your hands. Choose wisely whether to trust your comrades or not, use resources for survival or research, and to face conflicts or avoid them. The future is up to you.

Currently available for PS4, Xbox One and PC (Steam and GOG.com), Chernobylite is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 21, 2022.