Description:
The Long Dark – Survival Edition
Genre: Survival / Exploration / Open World / Simulation
Developer: Hinterland Studio
Publisher: Hinterland Studio
Release Year: 2022 (Survival Edition release)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Description:
The Long Dark – Survival Edition is the definitive survival experience set in the frozen Canadian wilderness. Following a mysterious geomagnetic disaster, players must endure the elements, manage scarce resources, and survive as long as possible against nature itself.
This edition focuses entirely on the game’s acclaimed Survival Mode, stripping away narrative storylines to deliver the pure, open-ended struggle for survival that made The Long Dark a genre classic.
🧭 Survival Edition Includes:
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Survival Mode: The complete, non-narrative survival sandbox
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All Regions & Expansions (up to release):
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Explore vast interconnected maps — forests, mountains, mines, and frozen coastlines
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Includes updates from the Tales from the Far Territory expansion (if applicable on platform)
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Dynamic Weather & Wildlife: Experience deadly blizzards, temperature drops, and encounters with wolves, bears, and moose
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Crafting & Resource Management: Create tools, clothing, and shelters from scavenged materials
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Permadeath Gameplay: Every decision matters — death is permanent, and survival depends on skill and foresight
🎮 Gameplay Highlights:
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Deep Survival Mechanics: Manage hunger, warmth, fatigue, and thirst
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Exploration: Discover the remains of civilization and uncover secrets hidden in the wilderness
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Authentic Atmosphere: Realistic day-night cycles, immersive audio design, and painterly visuals
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Challenge Modes: Optional custom challenges with unique objectives
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No Zombies. No Guns Blazing. Just You vs. Nature.
🎨 Tone & Style:
Bleak, introspective, and hauntingly beautiful — The Long Dark captures the solitude and danger of true wilderness survival, blending minimalist art direction with realistic environmental design.
⭐ Why You Should Play It:
The Survival Edition is perfect for players seeking authentic, unforgiving, and atmospheric survival gameplay. It removes distractions and focuses purely on what makes The Long Dark special — solitude, challenge, and the desperate will to endure against impossible odds.