Publisher Deep Silver sends word that it will be publishing STALKER: Clear Sky in North America. The former Europe-only publisher expanded its operations to include North American publishing just a week ago.

The prequel to the open-world shooter will hit retailers and Steam on August 29, as announced by its developer GSC Game World. The game will flesh out the story of one of the main characters of the first game. It will feature a mix of familiar and new territory, with more anomalies and vastly different landscapes. Clear Sky will also feature interface and PDA tweaks, along with enhanced AI.