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Chernobylite

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First release
Jul 28, 2021
Developer
The Farm 51
Publisher
All In! Games
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter, Simulator · Action, Science fiction, Horror, Survival
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror experience, mixing the free exploration of its disturbing world with challenging combat, unique crafting, and non-linear storytelling. Play as a physicist, one of the Chernobyl Power Plant's ex-employees, and investigate the mysterious disappearance of your beloved. Try to survive and reveal the contamination zone's twisted secrets. Remember, the military presence is not your only concern. Get ready for a thrilling adventure of survival, conspiracy, horror, love, and obsession. One that will prove to you that it's not about how you face your fears, it's about how you survive them.

Also known as Chernobylite Enhanced Edition

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Storyline
April 26th, 1:23 AM Ukrainian time, 1986. The day when Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe happened and the life of 350,000 people changed forever. At the time you were just a young, passionate, naive physicist working at the facility. And like many, you’ve lost what was most dear to you – your girlfriend. 30 years later you’re still struggling with the demons of the past. So to finally put them to rest, you are getting back to what’s now called the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.Read more

April 26th, 1:23 AM Ukrainian time, 1986. The day when Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe happened and the life of 350,000 people changed forever. At the time you were just a young, passionate, naive physicist working at the facility. And like many, you’ve lost what was most dear to you – your girlfriend. 30 years later you’re still struggling with the demons of the past. So to finally put them to rest, you are getting back to what’s now called the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 28, 2021
PlayStation 4
Sep 28, 2021
Xbox One
Sep 28, 2021
All 6 release dates
PlayStation 5
Apr 21, 2022
Xbox Series X|S
Apr 21, 2022
Nintendo Switch
Dec 13, 2024
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
crafting, radiation, non-linear storytelling, chernobyl, available on - blacknut

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