The Long Dark Sequel Development Shifts to Support Original Game
Hinterland Studios is reallocating development resources from its sequel, Blackfrost, to the original The Long Dark. This includes new paid DLC and improvements to the survival mode. The sequel's early access launch is now planned for 2027 with a smaller team.
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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.
The Long Dark will get new DLC again as studio shifts devs away from the sequel to survive an 'uncertain'…
Developer Hinterland has announced new DLC for its 9-year-old survival game, The Long Dark, as a small team shifts focus from the sequel, Blackfrost, to ensure the studio's survival amidst an uncertain industry. While Blackfrost is still in development with a delayed early access launch, new content and regions for The Long Dark's survival mode are planned over the next two years.
