The Great Zone Rush

This summer, a suspiciously familiar-sounding gentleman is going to hit you up on the radio. He won't give his name but trust us, you'll recognize the voice. He's got a list of assignments for you: some easy, some a little tougher, all in the name of the free world. In return, he's promising some very exclusive, very patriotic rewards.

None of it's going to break your back. For seasoned Stalkers, it's a light stroll through the Zone with something shiny at the end. For newcomers, it's the perfect excuse to get to know the world, learn its rhythms, and fall in love with the place a little faster.

A quick note from us: this is our very first regional event on global, and honestly, we're a little nervous. We picked 250th Independence Day for our first attempt since it’s a great starting point and a fun theme to lean into. We also decided not to keep it exclusive to NA, so EU players get to join in too, because nobody should be left without content.

So take on the challenges, push back against the unknown, and prove yourself step by step. Complete tasks, earn one-of-a-kind rewards, and contribute to shared goals that unlock even rarer items. Every move counts for your own progress, and for the community.

Live on EU & NA servers through the end of the season, September 2.

P.S. SEA and NEA folks, don't worry, your turn is coming soon too! And if this format finds its footing, we'll absolutely cook up something for other regions too. European countries are next in line, and we haven't forgotten about our very active Spanish-speaking crowd either.

The event includes exclusive themed rewards, inspired by the spirit of America:

• Bounty Hunter style

Suitable for Saturn Jumpsuit and Longevity

• Six-String Freedom

• Country Vinyl Record

A little piece of home to keep your spirits up on the harshest journeys

• Country Cassette

• Free Flight Charm

Plus tons of consumables, gear upgrade materials, and Season Pass points! Rewards for all: from newly arrived stalkers to hardened veterans.

Log in to the game and start your route to new heights now! Big Eagle will find a way to contact you and provide all the instructions.

Press ESC while in the game to open the menu. In the menu go to the Event Hub tab.

Or click on the Great Zone Rush event in the list on the left side of the screen.

In the opened screen, scroll down to see the challenges.

Challenges are tasks that you can complete while playing the game. They are combined into 4 groups.

Each group has a key objective that is required to be completed in order to move to the next challenge group.

Key objectives are marked with a special sign.

All key objectives are connected with completing a part of the main storyline. So if you’ve finished it already, you will have all challenges open! And if you are only starting your journey through the CEZ, you will open all challenges gradually while progressing in the game.

Challenges are split into different difficulty levels within each group.

The higher the difficulty, the greater the reward!

Rewards also get better as you move from one group to another.

For completing a challenge, you receive useful consumables and Liberty Coins.

Liberty Coins are the event currency used in the event shop.

You also get exclusive rewards for completing all challenges in one group!

Team up with other players: every challenge contributes to a shared goal. Track your progress using the special bar on the event page.

Reaching milestones rewards each player with additional coins!

Reaching the 3rd and 5th milestones also unlocks cosmetic rewards in the shop for all players. Help your community unlock all rewards and make sure no prize is left behind!

Before you unlock the full range of shop content by reaching community goals, you’ll have access to a wide selection of consumables and gear upgrade items.
Those who’ve spent time in the Zone know how valuable these are so don’t miss the chance to stock up!

But the real rewards unlock when the community hits its goals!

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Styles are cosmetic items that change the appearance of your gear. Each one is designed for specific equipment, so better check compatibility before you buy them.

These are the real gems! Make sure to grab a style before the event ends. Only the Zone knows when they’ll be available again.

This set of challenges is available only in NA region. In the EU region, the same rewards are distributed through other challenges.

As part of your challenges, you’ll be assigned to place flags across the Zone: from the Swamps all the way to the Wild North.

Let them all know you’re here now. Place flags, mark territory, and make your presence known.

There are four sets of tasks tied to four challenge groups, so every flag you place not only sends a message but it also earns you rewards and pushes the community goal forward.

Even the Zone knows the importance of a good celebration. So if you’re planning to make it count, this bundle has you covered.

U.S. themed cosmetics will make sure you stand out wherever the Zone takes you.

The pack is available for purchase across all global regions.

It contains:

• Stars of the States Charm

  

• Сowgirl, Route 67 and The Metric System stickers for your profile

• Stars and Stripes background, Stripes and Second Amendment patterns for profile designs

• A set of Hideout decorations: The Star-Spangled Banner, Ranger’s Legacy, and Memory of Home

• Glimmer of Freedom paints for armor and weapon

• 15 Personal Season Pass Levels

On top of that, you can grab a variety of extra flags for your Hideout from the additional bundle.