The Long Dark
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Long Dark across the outlets.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Diskutera – Ditt bästa survivalspel, och varför?This article discusses what makes a survival game memorable, asking readers for their favorite titles and reasons. It highlights elements like crafting, multiplayer, atmospheric story, realism, and the feeling of overcoming challenges, referencing games such as The Long Dark, Rust, and The Forest as examples of the genre's diverse appeal.- Comings and GoingsQuantic Dream is facing criticism for its live-service game performance and subsequent layoffs. Meanwhile, former developers from Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and The Long Dark have established a new indie publisher called Studio Reset.
Dragon Age: Inquisition's lead narrative designer is making an adventure game world "where the ordinary starts to feel like it is hiding something"Studio Reset, an independent Canadian studio founded by former BioWare veterans, has announced its debut project: a neon-noir supernatural mystery game. The studio, which includes lead narrative designer Kaelin Lavallée from Dragon Age: Inquisition and former Anthem creative director Kris Schoneberg, aims to modernize the adventure game genre with bold visuals and meaningful replayability, focusing on atmospheric storytelling and intuitive clue-solving.- In this survival game by an ex-Dying Light developer, the Light is actually dying.Dusklander, an isometric survival game developed by solo developer Bitrunner, has been officially announced. The game features a goth protagonist trapped in a nightmare world where light is a crucial survival resource. It incorporates permadeath with roguelite meta-progression and procedural generation, drawing inspiration from titles like Don't Starve and Valheim.
Former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games developers launch Studio ResetStudio Reset, a new Canadian indie studio founded by former developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games, has officially launched. The studio is working on a neon-noir supernatural mystery title and aims for a sustainable, lean operating model. Key founding members include Kaelin Lavallée, Kris Schoneberg, and Francis Lacuna, who have experience with major franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age.- The POLYARIS Open Demo Is Now Live ❄️The open demo for the first-person Arctic survival game POLYARIS is now available on Steam for PC. The demo, set in a Norway-inspired location, offers 40-60 minutes of gameplay focused on core survival mechanics like skiing, boating, and resource management. Developers are collecting player feedback for bugs and balance ahead of the full release.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.- Morning PatchesThe Long Dark has released an official patch for its latest episode, 'The Light at the End of All Things'. This marks the availability of Episode Five in the ongoing episodic adventure.
The Long Dark story reaches the finale with episode five out now and a big discountHinterland 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.
Several years later The Long Dark story is finally complete, but "this isn't the end of meaningful development", Hinterland saysHinterland has announced the completion of the multi-year Wintermute storyline for their survival game, The Long Dark, with the release of Episode Five: The Light at the End of All Things. Despite concluding this narrative arc, the developer stated that this does not signify the end of meaningful development for the game, with future plans for The Long Dark and other unannounced projects. Episode Five is available now on PC and consoles, with a Nintendo Switch release expected by the end of April.- Wintermute Episode 5 is the perfect conclusion to The Long Dark's storyWintermute Episode 5, titled The Light at the End of All Things, serves as a fitting conclusion to the decade-long narrative of The Long Dark. This final episode ties together the game's story arcs and sets the stage for potential future developments.
This Week’s Game Pass Update Is Seriously StackedMicrosoft's Game Pass service is adding several new games in late March and early April, including "The Long Dark," "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard," "Barbie Horse Trails," and the highly anticipated RPG "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33." The article highlights the variety of genres available on the subscription service, from survival and horror to casual exploration and a standout RPG experience.
Some top games under £5 in the Steam Spring Sale 2026The Steam Spring Sale 2026 features numerous games priced under £5, offering budget-friendly options for players. The list includes titles like The Long Dark, Grim Dawn, Bloons TD 6, Control Ultimate Edition, Dying Light, Black Mesa, Prey, Old World, CARRION, Mad Max, Into the Breach, and Children of Morta. Many of these games are also compatible with Linux via native builds or Proton.
The Steam Spring Sale Is Back With Deep Discounts on AAA GamesThe Steam Spring Sale is offering significant discounts on various AAA titles, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Fallout: New Vegas, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and The Long Dark. These deals provide a cost-effective opportunity for players to acquire popular games, with some titles seeing substantial price reductions.
Resident Evil 7 Headlines Xbox Game Pass March Wave 2 Lineup - IGNMicrosoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March, headlined by Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The lineup also includes Disco Elysium, South of Midnight, The Alters, and Final Fantasy IV, among others. Several titles are also set to leave the service on March 31.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for MarchMicrosoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March and April, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disco Elysium, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Several titles, such as Peppa Pig World Adventures, will be removed from the service on March 31st.- More Game Pass additions for March include Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7Microsoft has announced the latest wave of games coming to Game Pass in March and early April. Titles like Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, South of Midnight, and The Alters will be available across various tiers. Several games previously exclusive to the Ultimate tier are expanding to Premium.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy IV, And MoreMicrosoft announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late March and early April, including Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Final Fantasy IV, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and South of Midnight. Several other games are also being added, while a few titles will be leaving the service on March 31.