Summary
Survival game fans received a surprise at The Game Awards 2024, asThe Long Dark 2: Blackfrostwas revealed with an announcement trailer. The Game Awards 2024 has seen numerous big announcements, but the reveal ofThe Long Dark 2: Blackfrostis likely to be very exciting for those who enjoyed playing the first game,The Long Dark, which was officially released in 2017.
Created by Hinterland Studio,The Long Darkis a survival gamethat throws players up against many threats in a frigid wilderness. Since its early access introduction, the game has expanded with tons of new content. In addition, it has received generally positive reviews from fans on platforms like Steam. While some gamers might not have expected it, the developer behind the game has revealed that the next step for the property is a sequel.
During The Game Awards 2024, Hinterland Studio unveiledThe Long Dark 2: Blackfrost, the sequel toThe Long Dark. The developer released a trailer to accompany the announcement, revealing a glimpse at the world players would be trying to survive in when the sequel becomes playable. Based on the video, the game will feature areas reminiscent of the frigidlybeautiful landscapes seen in the originalThe Long Dark. In addition, the developer has revealed that players will be able to explore the world together, asThe Long Dark 2: Blackfrostis confirmed to have co-op.
The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost is Coming Via Early Access in 2026
In addition to showing what the game looks like, Hinterland Studio revealed it will come via early access in 2026. While this means players will likely have to wait over a year to play the game, it can already be wishlisted on Steam. This early access launch is unsurprising, as the first game remained in this state for roughly three years before a full launch on PC and consoles. Hinterland Studio plans to take its time in early access, allowing the developer to craft what it hopes is the best game possible before a full release. It will be interesting to see what other information comes out regardingThe Long Dark 2: Blackfrostin 2025, and time will tell how players compare it to otherpopular survival gameson the market.
It is worth pointing out that this was only one of many new game announcements revealed at The Game Awards 2024. In addition,major titles likeThe Witcher 4andElden Ring: Nightreignwere shown off, while many ambitious titles from smaller developers were part of the show as well. Hopefully, these games, includingThe Long Dark 2: Blackfrost, will be able to live up to the high expectations set by their communities when they are released in the coming years.
The Long Dark
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Bright lights flare across the night sky. The wind rages outside the thin walls of your wooden cabin. A wolf howls in the distance. You look at the meager supplies in your pack, and wish for the days before the power mysteriously went out. How much longer will you survive?Welcome toTHE LONG DARK, the innovative exploration-survival experience Wired magazine calls “the pinnacle of an entire genre”.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.THE LONG DARK: SURVIVAL EDITIONbrings you the genre-defining Survival Mode, honed after years of open development and frequent updates. Widely considered the paramount Survival game of all time, SURVIVAL EDITION gives you pure focus on THE LONG DARK’s Survival Sandbox – the experience that started it all!InTHE LONG DARK, you are getting both the genre-defining Survival Mode, honed after years of open development and frequent updates, and the award-winning episodic narrative mode, WINTERMUTE.
