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• Blue Flames DLC
  
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• Red Trees DLC
  
• White Rose DLC
  
• Zone Bard DLC
  
• Bundle Charity Pack
  
• Soundtrack
  
• The Art of Chernobylite

Do you remember this photo?



This is a model of the building of the "Energetyk" Cultural Center that was based on scans of a building actually existing in the center of Pripyat. We used our drone to scan it from all sides and angles (yes, also from above).





You may notice that the project does not look finished in the photo above and indeed at this stage it was still in raw state. During the process of photogrammetric reconstruction of the building, "noise" appeared, which was caught by our device while scanning the object, and which is the result of, for example, inappropriate lighting. This is quite a normal thing. Therefore, a few more steps had to be taken, e.g. manually eliminating the major "noise" and other defects.



How long did the entire operation take?

It was a lengthy process. Transferring and processing materials collected in the field and then converting it into a game object takes a particularly long time. We're talking about terabytes of data here!



And remember that it was just one building. There were plenty of others next in line to be processed and transferred to Chernobylite.



So you can imagine how much time it all took, including any corrections. The computers were working at full power. Some even had too much, so we had to use specialized and modern alternative cooling methods.



In this manner, after multiple years of visiting Chernobyl, we succeeded in identifying and subsequently mapping the most captivating locations within the Chernobyl area.




When we examine the footage from those visits and the three-dimensional models generated from them, it becomes challenging to distinguish between the authentic and computer-generated elements.






Can you tell which is which?

We also used this method to scan small objects that we found in the Zone. But more about that next time.



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Since the beginning of our adventure with Chernobylite, we have been providing you with glimpses from behind the scenes of our game development process. The Early Access phase was particularly interesting. Back then, almost every report included photos and videos showing the slow process of creating even the smallest elements in the game. Including:

Character models…





…and items…





…rooms…




...and also animations.





It's time to piece together all the scattered components, incorporating materials you probably haven't seen before, and assembling them like a puzzle. In this way, we want to show you exactly the differences (or maybe similarities?) between Chernobylite, the game, and Chernobylite in reality.

We'll start with something lighter and less overt. As you well know, our trips to Chernobyl allowed us to scan this place and transfer it almost unchanged to the game. We say "almost" because some locations in the game were our own creation, and the recorded materials served as references in this case.

One of the most notable places crafted from scratch is our base. In the gifs below you can see that we walked around closed rooms made of iron and concrete, where we discovered an abundance of junk and machine parts scattered on the floor. The perfect place to hide from danger.



With a touch of dedication and hard work, you can transform it into a nice place to live. At least for a while.



We also managed to find the perfect place with a view of the Zone. We couldn't refuse to use it in Chernobylite.



The subsequent GIFs perfectly illustrate what we mentioned at the beginning - how the video materials collected on site were employed to create similar locations in the spirit of the atmosphere we wanted to achieve in Chernobylite.





Though we must confess, there were locations where we couldn’t bring ourselves to make any substantial changes. At most, just decorative ones.



Consider this report as a sneak peek. In upcoming updates we will show you, among others: the Chernobyl scanning process - from the smallest objects to the largest ones - and their visualization on a computer. Get ready, because we have some exciting content to show you.

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We devoted a lot of space in the reports to the characters appearing in Chernobylite: from the most important ones to ordinary NPCs. However, looking into our box of surprises, we noticed that we hadn’t told you about one more, probably the most important hero of Chernobylite - chernobylite crystals itself. And in this case there is an interesting fact worth mentioning.

Did you know that in the original plans, chernobylite crystals were to be available in the game in two colors?



According to the original plans, we were planning to implement good (green) and bad (red) chernobylite crystals. According to a rather sophisticated gameplay concept we developed, the use or presence of appropriate crystals in specific places would have an impact on the environment and, of course, the course of the plot, either positively or negatively.







Today, only a few people who worked on Chernobylite remember this feature. So we are dealing with one of the first gameplay elements to be released in the game.

However, as is often the case with initial ideas, this one did not stand the test of time. Although the theme of good and bad crystals looked good on paper, the project was still evolving, with new and - in our opinion - much better ideas that would make the gameplay more attractive. Maybe we will come back to this theme in the future. It would be a pity to let it go to waste.

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Creating costumes for characters is more than draping a shirt over a back, putting on tattered pants, and affixing anything you can get your hands on to a jacket and calling them "decorations." Sometimes there is a whole philosophy behind such actions!

Take Sashko for example. In one of the previous reports we described his outfit: the sporty appearance of a parkour competitor, which consists of a light, airy shirt and a light mask suitable for free breathing, Cossack-patriotic elements (hairstyle, embroidered coat of arms of Ukraine on t-shirt) and ropes used for swinging in the Zone. It took us a lot of time to select clothes and accessories, not to mention finding the right materials and scanning them into the game. All this to emphasize his nature as a freelancer.



However, the real challenge was the Black Stalker. It's not visible at first glance, but if you look closely, you can see how many elements his outfit consists of.

The basic outfit of the Black Stalker mostly consists of the simplest elements that we had in our resources, such as a camouflage jacket and trousers and trekking shoes. The mask, on the other hand, was our own creation. We didn't want to give Stalker a regular gas mask because he would lose that dark vibe. That's why we decided to create our own version of the Black Stalker mask. We used a hockey mask with attached elements of an old gas mask and... washing machine parts.



The effect exceeded our wildest expectations. The design of the costume was so good that we used it many times during the photo session in the Zone.



But that's not the end of the work. Thanks to our graphic designer's concept sketches, we were able to plan further elements of the Black Stalker's outfit and even slightly modify it. For example, the hood has been extended to cover most of the Stalker's head; the mask itself looks more realistic and coherent, unlike its actual DIY model, and its colors refer to chernobylite crystals. Numerous patches, scarves, stitches, dirt and scratches have been added to the jacket and trousers, giving a heavily worn effect, and the shoes have been replaced with a more military model. We also added some other pieces of equipment, such as a knife sheath attached to the backpack strap and an additional bag attached on the right leg. We also took care of a small detail: instead of regular gloves, the Black Stalker has gloves with cut off fingers. Stalker's fingers themselves are black, indicating frostbite.



Someone might say that it was enough to just scan the model in the Black Stalker outfit. However, only thanks to the computer refinement of this character, we managed to achieve the desired effect, which is realism - here is a man who has been living in the Zone for years, so he cannot look as if he just came out of a clothes store.

Anyway, it's not our place to judge. We'll ask you what you think about it: do you like the character of Black Stalker as we presented him in the game? Let us know in the comments!



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The promotional price will include:

• Chernobylite: Enhanced Edition
  
• Autumn Dread DLC
  
• Blue Flames DLC
  
• Deadly Frost DLC
  
• Red Trees DLC
  
• White Rose DLC
  
• Zone Bard DLC
  
• Bundle Charity Pack
  
• Soundtrack
  
• The Art of Chernobylite
  
• Chernobyl VR Project

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We understand that it's not always possible for you to stay up-to-date with everything happening around Chernobylite. Social media does not always help with this due to its dynamic nature. In short: information appears quickly and just as swiftly disappears in the depths of the Internet. That's why we decided to revisit an old idea and re-launched the Chernobylite newsletter, with aim to provide you with all the news related to the game and... other things that we can't tell you yet. But most importantly, we want to be in constant contact with you!



Every month, you can expect our original newsletter delivered to your inbox. In it you will find a subjective review of reports, both from the past month and previous years (this is for people who haven’t had the opportunity to see previous materials about the creation of Chernobylite), a review of videos from our YouTube channel and any announcements and information about what we do and what we're going to do in the future.



The initial tests of the newsletter were successful. So if you haven't had a chance yet, we encourage you to subscribe. There is already a lot going on, but in the very near future we intend to provide you with more and more exclusive content, not available anywhere else, via the newsletter.



Let us know what you think about it. Maybe you have ideas about what else you would like to receive in the newsletter?

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Olga, the guardian of the Red Forest, the caretaker of abandoned homesteads, a guide for those searching for their place on Earth, and a defender of the weakest. We have dedicated a substantial portion of our reports to this unassuming yet extraordinary individual. The last time we delved into this was when we provided you with a behind-the-scenes look at her creation – from the initial concept, through its gradual evolution, to the final result. If you want to read more about it, check out the report below:

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Olga's appearance also underwent a gradual metamorphosis. Although from the very beginning we modeled her on characters from movies, such as Ellen Ripley from "Alien", Furiosa from "Mad Max" or Sarah Connor from "Terminator". On the one hand, militant and brave, on the other - firmly on the ground and having a head on her shoulders.

The most challenging and debated aspect of her appearance was her hairstyle. Specifically, there were three key elements under scrutiny: length, style, and color. Should she have long or short hair? Should it be light or dark, bleached, braided (one or two braids), or left loose? Like concept sketches. Believe us, what you see below is just a small part of all the ideas we had for Olga's hair.



The outfit was a bit better. We had an image of a specific type of character in our minds: a respectable leader who is dependable and who knows how to navigate dangerous terrain. That's why she had to look a bit like a survivalist and a bit like a warrior. And most importantly: the outfit must be comfortable to be able to move around the most difficult areas.



The choice was not easy, but we managed to find a compromise in the form of a long dark coat with a hood. This outfit had two advantages. Firstly, it allowed to cement Olga's image as the "spirit of the Red Forest", which moves unnoticed in the field. Secondly, this garment eliminates the problem of hair waving in the wind. Believe it or not, this is the biggest pain for any programmer and animator around the world. There are always ways to avoid the daunting task of animating the hair so that it behaves naturally depending on the intensity of the wind. We chose the simplest solution: we hid Olga's head in a hood. Thus, we managed to combine style with usability.

Please share your thoughts in the comments: Does this choice suit you? Or do you have your own preferences? What else could the guardian of the Red Forest look like?

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We present to you the second part of our summer video review from our official YouTube channel!

Let's start with the new video that appeared on the channel:



Now to the point. We have another history lesson for you. Like, for example, a series dedicated to Anatoly Dyatlov - the man who is accused of causing the disaster at the power plant. What's the truth?






We also told the story of liquidators - people who sacrificed their health and lives to remove the effects of the disaster.




We also devoted a lot of time to places that you can visit in Chernobylite, such as Kopachi, Red Forest or Pripyat.








We move from history to science. In this section, we took a look at the RBMK. We showed e.g. what did it look like, how did it work and what led to the explosion?







Finally, we answer questions about the radiation around Chernobyl itself…



…and we talk about other events that took place in Chernobyl even before the power plant exploded.



And that's it! We hope you enjoyed these videos. You can be sure that we are not stopping there - we still have a lot of material to use. As always, we encourage you to subscribe to our channel and let us know in the comments what topics you want us to cover in future videos.

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Even though the holiday season is in full swing and we try to rest as much as we can, work is still in progress! We can't wait to show off the results of it. Believe us, there will be plenty to show.

Today, however, we want to give you a little respite. After all, it's summer, the sun mercilessly heats our backs and necks, so you can't get tired. And nothing relaxes like a good movie, maybe even a few. And we know where to find them.

As you well know, we've revitalized our YouTube channel (we encourage you to subscribe *wink wink*) with fresh videos appearing almost every week. After a few months, the channel swelled strongly from the videos we have prepared for you. Of course, we realize that it is impossible to keep up with them all the time. That is why today and in the next report we would like to present to you a subjective list of original materials about Chernobyl that are worth watching and which you may have missed.

For a good start, we recommend a series of videos answering the question: what is true and what is fiction? We are talking here about comparing the events that took place in reality with how they were presented in the popular HBO series.








In these videos, we look at the most popular myths that have been created about Chernobyl over the years. Can you come across mutants in the Exclusion Zone? Is humanity threatened by an epidemic of a mutated fungus that turns everyone into zombies? See for yourself!





Another question related to the topic of the meaning of words. What is "stalker" really and where did this name come from in pop culture? More importantly, where did the name “Chernobyl” come from?




At the end of this section, we present Chernobyl in numbers. If you want to know in brief the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, we are here to help.



That's it for today! Next week, we’ll share another portion of our recommendations. And again, we encourage you to subscribe to our channel.

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