True Stalker follows the story of an ordinary stalker known as “Topor.” He makes small forays but hasn’t yet dared to leave the newbie zone, the Cordon. His goal is to gain enough experience and gear to venture to the Chernobyl NPP, track down rare artifacts or even reach the Wish Granter. The game’s progression roughly mirrors Shadow of Chernobyl: after the Cordon, Topor heads to the Garbage, then drops by the Bar, and finally explores various underground sites, including Lab X-18. Along the way, he’ll search for missing stalkers, aid scientists and ultimately pursue his dream of meeting the Wish Granter at the NPP.