yes GSC Gameworld announced today that the release date has been changed to September 5.

EDIT: new release date is september 15th.

this is the official release date for the prequel to shadow of chernobyl.

STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl is available for digital purchase from STEAM for $29.99

After an unbelievably long wait, it's finally here.

GS now has a gamepage for this awesome game! and screenshots and hands-on!!

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This came up in one of GameSpot's updates today along with a few other things. Don't forget to check out the CVG link, too.