From Playfuls.com: "After contacting GSC, we've obtained confirmation that the skies are clear and that an easy take off for the DirectX 10-stuffed prequel is in sight. Oleg Yavorsky, senior PR manager at the Ukrainian company, told us that "Currently the official date is Spring 2008. There's no exact release date determined as of now. We should have it announced in few weeks."
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is about to launch and we've noticed player counts for the original trilogy spiking in anticipation.
"Mechanically, Clear Sky is a surprising leap ahead of Shadow of Chornobyl. Shooting, which was already solid, is tightened further. Mercifully, armour can be upgraded and repaired and there are now much more gear set combinations. This is further complemented by an increased emphasis on artefacts as a necessary adjunct to your gear set. The key aspect that elevates this prequel above its forebear is the extra focus on inventory customisation." - Ken Talbot| NintendoLife
Review - S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky should be seen as an expansion rather than a full prequel, but it is one that fans will enjoy nonetheless.
Gooodd....
I'm glad it is staying on PC, the first of the series was a rather inspiring game which I played every single day and relished in every second of it, to see them cheap out would be concerning.