xray-16
The premium Open Source alternative to Unreal Engine
🎯 Best for:Modders wanting to extend the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise mechanics
What is xray-16?
The open source release of the X-Ray Engine 1.6 that replaces the proprietary binary for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat. It allows developers to fix engine-level crashes, implement 64-bit support, and modernize the rendering pipeline.
Tech Stack
C++Game Development
Why xray-16?
- • Preserves classic game feel
- • Enables 64-bit builds
- • Fixes memory leaks
Limitations
- • Dated architecture
- • Complex build process
- • Sparse documentation
1/14/2026
Last Update
497
Forks
259
Issues
NOASSERTION
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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