Science-fiction survival horror RPG Chernobylite launches for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 21 alongside PC Enhanced Edition

by Adam Vitale on 08 February, 2022

Publisher All in! Games and developer The Farm 51 have announced that Chernobylite will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 21, alongside a PC Enhanced Edition.

The science-fiction survival horror RPG previously released for PC (Steam) in July 2021 after an Early Access period, followed by a PS4/XB1 release in September 2021. For those who already own Chernobylite on PC or console, upgrading your version to either the next-gen or enhanced edition will be offered for free. A physical PlayStation 5 version of the game will also be available via Perp Games.

Additionally, the first of four content drops will launch on the same day with the "Blue Flames" DLC, which adds new weapons and events.

The announcement can be found below via All in! Games.

The highly anticipated next-gen console version of Chernobylite will be released on April 21. Additionally, the date marks the release of the PC Enhanced Edition, the Blue Flames DLC, and a physical edition of Chernobylite for PS5.
The upgrade to the next-gen version of Chernobylite and the PC Enhanced Edition will be available for owners of the game through a free update. Both updates will introduce ray tracing and will greatly improve the game’s already hyper-realistic visuals.
The next-gen versions specifically will also add two new graphic profiles: 4K (Dynamic) 30 FPS and 1080p (Ultra Details) 60 FPS and the PS5 update will additionally add features for DualSense Controllers such as advanced vibrations and adaptive triggers as well as compatibility with PlayStation’s Activity Card feature.
Blue Flames, the first of four scheduled content drops for 2022, will be released for all platforms. Blue Flames will offer a free content update, ‘Memories of You’; a new weapon, the Silent Assassin crossbow; and a paid content pack. With ‘Memories of You’, players will learn more about Tatyana and Igor’s fateful backstory through new events and collectibles.