The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Facebook Page indirectly addresses the contoversy about Areal, a first-person shooter intended as a spiritual successor to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series (thanks DSOGaming). Though the pedigree was called into question by Vostok Games, developers of another S.T.A.L.K.E.R. homage called Survarium, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. originators GSC Game World say they love all their children equally:

As the Official page for GSC Game World, we represent the interests and intellectual property of GSC Game World. Since GSC Game World is not currently producing any games, we have generously and tirelessly supported and promoted all those Games that former GSC Employees have been involved with in the past, currently and in the future. This includes Metro 2033, Survarium, Cradle, Nuclear Union ( no longer in production ) and now Areal. This is nothing new. We also have promoted the Modding Community with major titles such as Misery, The Seed, Lost Alpha and other works. Our position is that all in the Stalker Community benefit from such a diverse and unique variety of Games. The only thing we are not tolerant about is one part of the Stalker Community disparaging another. Thanks for your understanding and support.