Set after the events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, you are a lone stalker who traveled to The Zone for an unknown purpose. Was it fame? Fortune? The thrill of adventure, or to discover the mysteries of The Zone? After your arrival, you hear whispers and rumors about the legendary Strelok returning to The Zone, looking once again to foil the Monolith's plans to control The Zone and expand their dying fanatic faction. Do you search for Strelok? Do you align yourself with any of the nine factions that exist within this ever-evolving world, or do you go at it alone, seeking to carve your own path? The choice is yours, Stalker.