About This Game
***THE LONG DARK IS AN EARLY ACCESS TITLE. THE SANDBOX IS IN A
CONSTANT STATE OF IMPROVEMENT, AND IT ISN'T FINISHED. BUYING THE LONG
DARK ON EARLY ACCESS SUPPORTS OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE IMPROVING THE
GAME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO THE EARLY ACCESS INFORMATION
ABOVE.***
What is The Long Dark?
The Long Dark is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that
challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an
expansive frozen wilderness. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold,
and everything Mother Nature can throw at you.
Current Game Features
The Early Access version of The Long Dark features the game’s
non-narrative Survival Sandbox mode. The game will leave Early Access
one we launch Episode One of our Story Mode. All Season One episodes are
included in the cost of Early Access.
- No hand holding! The game challenges players
to think for themselves by providing the information but never the
answers. You have to earn the right to survive.
- Permadeath! See how long you can survive, check your
standing on the global Leaderboards, then head back in and push yourself
to survive longer.
- Monitor your Calorie count, Hunger and Thirst, Fatigue,
and Body Temperature. Maintain your overall Condition if you want to
survive. Let yourself weaken and any small threat may lead to your
death.
- Over 30 square kms of wilderness to explore (and with more
regions coming!). Mystery Lake, Coastal Highway, Desolation Point,
Pleasant Valley, and more, all interconnected and each with dozens of
explorable locations.
- Dynamic weather, wildlife, and time of day, all with an impact on how you choose to survive.
- Over 100 gear items including clothing, tools like
hatchets and rifles, first aid equipment, foodstuffs, light sources like
lanterns and flares, and firestarting equipment.
- Hunt Deer, Snare Rabbits, and watch for Crows as they can
signify the presence of animal, or human, corpses that can be vital
sources of Supplies. Wolves are territorial and will defend their
territory, or stalk you if they catch your scent. If you let them get
too close, you may find yourself in a desperate struggle to survive. Be
on the lookout for Black Bears, as they roam the landscape in search of
food.
- Harvest Wood for fuel, maintain your Gear and Clothing,
and keep your Knife, Hatchet, and Rifle in top shape as they will save
your life!
- Harvest Medicinal plants like Old Man's Beard Lichen, Rose Hips, Reishi Mushrooms.
- Deep First Aid system featuring many afflictions
including: Sprains, Blood Loss, Infection Risk, Infection, Food
Poisoning, Dysentery, and more.
- Craft Snares, First Aid items, Repair your Clothing and
Tools, and Harvest raw materials from the environment, as you do your
best to become self-sufficient.
- ...and much more!
Ongoing Development
With an average of 3-4 updates per month, The Long Dark is in a state of
constant improvement. We have released over 75 updates since bringing
the game to Early Access. Updates typically include new gameplay,
tuning, new areas, items, and visual improvements. We are constantly
improving the game based on our iterative development process, with
input from the community.
Please note that the Early Access price provides immediate access to
the Sandbox Mode, and includes the cost of Season One episodes of the
Story Mode, the first of which will be available at the game's full
launch.
The Hinterland Team
The Long Dark is brought to you by Hinterland Studio, an independent
game developer comprised of industry veterans with significant credits
on many renowned series including Far Cry, Red Faction, Saints Row, God
of War, Mass Effect, Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age, Company of
Heroes, and many others. The Long Dark is the team's first attempt to
create a unique and thought-provoking independent game that pushes the
boundaries of the medium.
We appreciate your support of our efforts!
