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The Long Dark: Iron Road DLC takes survivors to Cauldron Island on October 27
Hinterland Studio announced The Long Dark: Iron Road DLC, which will introduce the new Cauldron Island map featuring over 100 kilometers of railway. The DLC will enter Steam Early Access on October 27, 2026, and requires the original The Long Dark to play. The studio also provided an update on The Long Dark 2, pushing its release to 2027.
The Long Dark ska få nya DLC:n – skiftar folk från uppföljaren
Hinterland Studios has announced that development resources for the upcoming sequel, The Long Dark 2, will be partially reallocated to support the original The Long Dark. This shift includes the creation of new DLC for the first game and a focus on improving its Survival Mode, as the studio navigates an uncertain game industry landscape. The Long Dark 2 is still planned for an early access release in 2027, but with a reduced team.
The Long Dark sequel Blackfrost hasn't been cancelled, but developer Hinterland are shifting a bit more focus onto the original's survival mode
Hinterland Studio has clarified that the sequel to The Long Dark, Blackfrost, has not been cancelled but will see a shift in development focus. The studio will prioritize updates, bug fixes, and new content for The Long Dark's survival mode, including paid DLC, before fully dedicating resources to Blackfrost. A gameplay reveal for Blackfrost is still expected by the end of the year.
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The Long Dark story reaches the finale with episode five out now and a big discount
Hinterland Studio has released the fifth and final episode of The Long Dark's WINTERMUTE story, concluding the episodic narrative. The game is now split into the completed story mode and its survival mode. The developer has also hinted at future content for the series, potentially including a sequel titled BLACKFROST: The Long Dark 2.
The Long Dark comes to an end today, except it's not "the end" only "an end"
Hinterland Studio has released the fifth and final episode of The Long Dark's story mode, titled 'The Light at the End of All Things'. CEO Raphael van Lierop clarified that while this marks the end of this development phase and the promised story content, it is not the end of meaningful development for the game itself, with future plans including ongoing support and a sequel, Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2.
