"S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat" is a first-person shooter video game developed by GSC Game World. Released in 2009, it is the second installment in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Players assume the role of a S.T.A.L.K.E.R., a scavenger exploring the dangerous environment filled with mutants, anomalies, and rival factions. The game features an open-world environment, allowing players to complete quests and interact with various characters. It emphasizes survival elements, including resource management and combat. The storyline follows a military operation to investigate the disappearance of a group of soldiers, leading to deeper mysteries within the Zone.