The Long Dark - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (John Walker)
The Long Dark‘s [official site] story mode, Wintermute, is finally with us. Well, the first two fifths are, of what developers Hinterland are calling the first season. Due to review code only showing up yesterday, I’ve been able to complete the first (“Do Not Go Gentle”) of the two eps before launch, so below am reviewing that episode on its own. I’ll be back with more details about episode two (“Luminance Fugue”), very soon. (more…)
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The Long Dark is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster. Welcome to the Quiet Apocalypse.
Today, we announced that a feature film adaptation of The Long Dark is in development with the producer of the Resident Evil films. The script will be written by Raphael van Lierop, writer and director of the game.
To help visualize what such an adaptation might look like (nothing like Resident Evil!), we've created a short film called ELEGY. Directed by Jared Pelletier, with a performance by Oscar-winning actor, Christopher Plummer.
Today, we announced that a feature film adaptation of The Long Dark is in development with the producer of the Resident Evil films. The script will be written by Raphael van Lierop, writer and director of the game.
To help visualize what such an adaptation might look like (nothing like Resident Evil!), we've created a short film called ELEGY. Directed by Jared Pelletier, with a performance by Oscar-winning actor, Christopher Plummer.
Despite European console delays, the first two chapters of The Long Dark's long-awaited and much-anticipated story mode land on PC tomorrow.
Named 'Do Not Go Gentle' and 'Luminance Fugue' respectively, these segments of story centre on the relationship between bush pilot Will Mackenzie and Dr. Astrid Greenwood, how they've come to be separated, and how the world has wound up in its seemingly perma-frozen and very much abandoned state.
More information on all of that is detailed here, however TLD's story mode also now has a launch trailer. Observe:
Developer Hinterland Studio reckons it'll take players around six to ten hours to best both episodes, and that subsequent chapters three through five are expected at some point "into 2018."
The Long Dark's story mode kicks off tomorrow, August 1—which is also when the survival sim leaves Early Access.
Hinterland Studio's The Long Dark is a wonderful open world survival game that's spent the last three years scavenging the depths of Steam's Early Access initiative. As you may've spied back in May, its long-awaited Story Mode and subsequent full release are both due on August 1 which, you may also have noticed, is next week.
Changes to the game's PEGI (Pan European Game Information) rating in Europe have thrown that out slightly for console owners, but don't worry: Steam, therefore PC, isn't affected by this.
"For PEGI, which covers all of Europe, and also Russia, we have been issued a '16' rating, which means you have to be 16 or older to purchase and play the game," explains the developer via a news post on the game's site. "This PEGI-16 rating was an unexpected surprise to us, as we had a PEGI-12 rating going into our Certification process with Microsoft and Sony. Unfortunately, we just received this rating earlier this week and we are now forced to re-submit the game to Sony Europe for approval. #
"As a result, our launch in Europe on PS4 is being delayed until August 8th… for Steam, we will launch worldwide on August 1st. There is no ratings requirement or certification process on Steam."
Hinterland goes on to stress its disappointment with the situation however underscores the decision is outwith its control.
In any event, consider this a PSA. The Long Dark is due on PC this coming Tuesday, August 1. Here's another gander at its Story Mode announcement trailer:
The Long Dark's Early Access variation out now on the Humble Store for £14.99/$19.99. Its Story Mode is due August 1, which is when the game will also release in full.
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Due to a series of highly unusual environmental disturbances predicted for the MYSTERY LAKE REGION, all survivors in the area are STRONGLY ADVISED to evacuate themselves and their belongings from the following locations in advance of August 1st:
- Mystery Lake Camp Office interior - All Lake Cabin interiors - All Hydroelectric Dam interiors AND surrounding exterior areas.
Remaining in any of these areas during these mysterious disturbances may have unpredictable negative results and could result in the loss of supplies, save games, or even lives.
Due to a series of highly unusual environmental disturbances predicted for the MYSTERY LAKE REGION, all survivors in the area are STRONGLY ADVISED to evacuate themselves and their belongings from the following locations in advance of August 1st:
- Mystery Lake Camp Office interior - All Lake Cabin interiors - All Hydroelectric Dam interiors AND surrounding exterior areas.
Remaining in any of these areas during these mysterious disturbances may have unpredictable negative results and could result in the loss of supplies, save games, or even lives.
