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Stalkers!
The Zone is not only dangerous — it's also stunningly beautiful.
That’s why we’re launching the

🎨 ANOMALY ZONE FAN ART CONTEST

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📜 FAN ART CONTEST RULES


General terms:

- Only original fan art created specifically for this contest will be accepted.
- All formats are welcome: digital painting, traditional art (scanned or photographed), 3D art, or collage.
- Theme: The Beauty of the Zone through the Eyes of a Stalker.
- Submission deadline: end of day, August 24 (MSK).
- Submit your work in one of the following threads:

VKontakte: [(https://vk.com/topic-16130329_54265414]https://vk.com/topic-16130329\_54265414](https://vk.com/topic-16130329_54265414)

Steam Community: [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1157250/discussions/0/601910715107878294/]

No need to post in both — just choose one platform.

The results of the contest will be published no later than end of day, August 31 (MSK). The developers' jury will determine the winners.


Submission format:

- File format: JPG or PNG, max size 10 MB.
- If your file is larger, upload a resized version and provide a link to the original (Google Drive / Dropbox / Yandex.Disk).

Please include:

- Title of your artwork
- Short description (idea, inspiration, etc.)


Originality requirements:

- The work must be created by the participant and not submitted to any other contests.
- Tracing, copying, or modifying other people’s work is not allowed.
- Using references (for poses, lighting, weapons, etc.) is permitted — but do not replicate 1:1.


The moderators may request:

If needed, the participant must provide the following upon request:

- WIPs (Work in Progress) — at least two intermediate screenshots showing the creative process;
- Source file (PSD, Procreate, Krita, etc.) — if available;
- Reference sources, if any were used.

> ❗ Failure to provide WIPs or suspicion of plagiarism may result in immediate disqualification without explanation.


Usage of submitted works:

- By entering the contest, participants agree that their artwork may be published on social media, the official website, and other project materials, with proper credit to the author.


Prizes:

🏆 1st place: 10,000 gold + UPS-1 Case
🥈 2nd place: 8,000 gold + UPS-1 Case
🥉 3rd place: 6,000 gold + “Raven” Kit \[from the Battle Pass]


Additional notes:

- Submissions containing hate speech, forbidden symbols, or violations of Russian law will be removed.
- Each participant may submit no more than one entry.

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Stalkers![/p][p]Coming this weekend, from 12 am on July 26 till 11.59 pm on July 27 Moscow time:[/p][p][/p][h2]Champions of the Arena[/h2][p]Win as many times as you can on Arenas.[/p][p]Top 15 winners from each server will receive prizes:[/p][h2]1-3 place[/h2][p]"A-Zone" pin - 60 pcs.[/p][p]Season Pass Levels - 25 pcs.[/p][p]Adrenaline 15 min - 40 pcs.[/p][p]Super Medikit - 5 pcs.[/p][h2]4 - 6 places[/h2][p]Season Pass Levels - 10 pcs.[/p][p]Adrenaline 15 min - 30 pcs.[/p][p]Super Medikit - 3 pcs.[/p][h2]7 - 9 places[/h2][p]"A-Zone" pin - 40 pcs.[/p][p]Adrenaline 15 min - 20 pcs.[/p][h2]10 - 12 places[/h2][p]"A-Zone" pin - 30 pcs.[/p][p]Adrenaline 15 min - 15 pcs.[/p][h2]13 - 15 places[/h2][p]"A-Zone" pin - 20 pcs.[/p][p]Adrenaline 15 min - 10 pcs.[/p][p]Good luck![/p][p]⚠️ Attention![/p][p]Severe penalties will be applied for alt character abuse and multi-window gameplay in the Arena.[/p][p]Play fair — don’t risk your account![/p][p][/p][h2]MUTANT HUNT[/h2][p]Hunt down mutants and earn rewards for each batch you eliminate, as well as for the total number of mutants killed.[/p][p]If you reach the maximum number of kills, the count will reset.[/p][p]If you don't finish the hunt, your progress will carry over to the next weekend, starting from where you left off.[/p][h3]Step 1 Reward:[/h3][p]Box 12/76 (buckshot) 25 packs (10 pcs) + Large ration (4 uses)[/p][h3]Step 2 Reward:[/h3][p]Injector with Enhanced Brusnikovka (3 pcs) + Energy Drink (6 uses)[/p][h3]Step 3 Reward:[/h3][p]Injector with Enhanced Hellcat (3 pcs) + Nerve Stimulator (1 use)[/p][h3]Step 4 Reward:[/h3][p]RGO Frag Grenade (1 pc)[/p][h3]Final Reward:[/h3][p]5 Lottery Tickets[/p][p][/p][h3]Mutant Variants:[/h3][p]Pups/Dogs – 2000 total, in batches of 500[/p][p]Brownies/Hobgoblins – 2000 total, in batches of 500[/p][p]Spiders – 2000 total, in batches of 500[/p][p]Rats – 2000 total, in batches of 500[/p][p]Fiends – 800 total, in batches of 200[/p][p]Verliokas – 800 total, in batches of 200[/p][p]Jellies – 800 total, in batches of 200[/p][p]Brutors – 800 total, in batches of 200[/p][p]Blyaks – 400 total, in batches of 100[/p][p]Basilisks – 400 total, in batches of 100[/p][p]Sorcerers – 400 total, in batches of 100[/p][p]Worms – 400 total, in batches of 100[/p][p][/p][p]Attention![/p][p]Mutant types in the event may vary. [/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Stalkers,[/p][p]The search for the safe boxes is on! The code to all the boxes is: thunder[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Summer Sale in the store: 20% off everything, from 12 noon Moscow time July 18 till end of day Moscow time July 28.[/p]

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Stalkers!
Coming this weekend, from 12 am on July 19 till 11.59 pm on July 20 Moscow time

Search for stashes A few personal safe boxes are reported missing, and this weekend you will have a chance to find them. While the exact coordinates are unknown, what we do know is that there can only be one safe box per location, and a total of 7 boxes per server. Inside you can find supplies, premium sets and other useful things. The event shall start this Saturday, July 19, at 12 noon Moscow time. The codes to the safe boxes will be disclosed at the start of the event. Good luck with your search! MUTANT HUNT

Hunt down mutants and earn rewards for each batch you eliminate, as well as for the total number of mutants killed.
If you reach the maximum number of kills, the count will reset.
If you don't finish the hunt, your progress will carry over to the next weekend, starting from where you left off.

Step 1 Reward:
Box 12/76 (buckshot) 25 packs (10 pcs) + Large ration (4 uses)

Step 2 Reward:
Injector with Enhanced Brusnikovka (3 pcs) + Energy Drink (6 uses)

Step 3 Reward:
Injector with Enhanced Hellcat (3 pcs) + Nerve Stimulator (1 use)

Step 4 Reward:
RGO Frag Grenade (1 pcs)

Final Reward:
5 Lottery Tickets

Mutant Variants:
Pups/Dogs – 2000 total, in batches of 500
Brownies/Hobgoblins – 2000 total, in batches of 500
Spiders – 2000 total, in batches of 500
Rats – 2000 total, in batches of 500
Fiends – 800 total, in batches of 200
Verliokas – 800 total, in batches of 200
Jellies – 800 total, in batches of 200
Brutors – 800 total, in batches of 200
Blyaks – 400 total, in batches of 100
Basilisks – 400 total, in batches of 100
Sorcerers – 400 total, in batches of 100
Worms – 400 total, in batches of 100

Attention!
Mutant types in the event may vary within the list above.[/p]