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Subject: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl crashing

So, I've owned all 3 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games for quite a while now and they used to play perfectly, recently I've had the desire to replay SoC. A few weeks ago when I tried it crashes when I start a new game and when I click cancel after looking at the options (straight to a black screen). At the time I also tried to play the other 2 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games, but to no avail. (I find it weird how all 3 games have become unplayable though the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series is known to be buggy.)

I uninstalled all of them and reinstalled SoC but the problem persists. I've scoured the internet for an answer and just find really vague answers or answers to people who were using mods. I play it vanilla so mods aren't my problem.

Anyone whose been in the same situation with any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Edited on 12.21.2012 11:50 PM PST]

  • 12.21.2012 11:49 PM PDT
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Scream at the top your lungs and pound on the keyboard.

  • 12.21.2012 11:51 PM PDT

Posted by: AK 47625714
Scream at the top your lungs and pound on the keyboard.


Trust me, that was my first reaction.

[Edited on 12.22.2012 12:11 AM PST]

  • 12.21.2012 11:52 PM PDT

You probably need to download and install the latest update, 1.005 for SoC and 1.6.02 for CoP, make sure to get the non-Russian versions (US or worldwide) as well.

You should get an overhaul mod after that, this or my personal favourite for SoC. For CoP you should wait for MISERY 2.0 to come out early next year.

Welcome to The Zone, STALKER.

EDIT: It's a lot easier if you have the Steam versions.

[Edited on 12.22.2012 12:00 AM PST]

  • 12.21.2012 11:59 PM PDT

Posted by: Cowlick035
You probably need to download and install the latest update, 1.005 for SoC and 1.6.02 for CoP, make sure to get the non-Russian versions (US or worldwide) as well.

You should get an overhaul mod after that, this or my personal favourite for SoC. For CoP you should wait for MISERY 2.0 to come out early next year.

Welcome to The Zone, STALKER.

EDIT: It's a lot easier if you have the Steam versions.


I do have the steam version and my game is updated to 1.005. And no need to welcome me to the Zone, we're old friends by now, I'm just revisiting.

  • 12.22.2012 12:03 AM PDT

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I think i had a similiar issue but I forgot how i resolved it. Perhaps the game is atte mpting to over run itself. If on steam, right click and go to properties and look for startup commands or something like that, in the box, type "-safemode". For non steam copy, just make a shortcut for the game and in the shortcut destination put - safemode at the end of it, and Apply.

If that doesn't work, it might be a driver related problem so be sure to update those.

If that fails, use the mod "STALKER Complete 2009" It does not change the gameplay, but it should make it easier to run, polishes visuals and fixes some problems( and adds more music and audio!). There is a Complete mod for each game.

Still not working after all that, then using the steampowered forums is your best bet. Not many here have played stalker, and i just so happened to hop on.

Someone beat me to it, yay more stalker players!

[Edited on 12.22.2012 12:05 AM PST]

  • 12.22.2012 12:04 AM PDT

Posted by: HaI0Fighter92
I think i had a similiar issue but I forgot how i resolved it. Perhaps the game is atte mpting to over run itself. If on steam, right click and go to properties and look for startup commands or something like that, in the box, type "-safemode". For non steam copy, just make a shortcut for the game and in the shortcut destination put - safemode at the end of it, and Apply.

If that doesn't work, it might be a driver related problem so be sure to update those.

If that fails, use the mod "STALKER Complete 2009" It does not change the gameplay, but it should make it easier to run, polishes visuals and fixes some problems( and adds more music and audio!). There is a Complete mod for each game.

Still not working after all that, then using the steampowered forums is your best bet. Not many here have played stalker, and i just so happened to hop on.

Someone beat me to it, yay more stalker players!


I tried the first suggestion so far and it didn't work, I'm currently updating my drivers so we'll see how that goes. I'd like to keep playing the game vanilla but if the mod fixes my problems then I won't look back. And it is sad that the flood seems to have a lack of stalkers, though that may be for the best.

  • 12.22.2012 12:15 AM PDT