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The Long Dark

Released August 1, 2017 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac

About The Long Dark

The Long Dark is a first-person survival game released on August 1, 2017, by Hinterland Studio Inc., which also published it. It is listed under the shooter, simulator, strategy, adventure, and indie genres, with themes of action, survival, sandbox, and open world. The game is designed for single player only.

Players explore a large frozen wilderness, managing the challenges of cold and limited supplies as they try to stay alive. The setting is a snowy landscape the player must move through on their own, with no other human characters in the data to interact with.

The game is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. It carries an ESRB T (Teen) rating and a PEGI 16 rating.

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The Long Dark FAQ

When did The Long Dark come out?

The Long Dark came out on August 1, 2017.

What platforms is The Long Dark on?

The Long Dark came out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.

Who made The Long Dark?

The Long Dark is developed by Hinterland Studio Inc. and published by Hinterland Studio Inc..

Is The Long Dark multiplayer?

No. The Long Dark is single player only.

What is The Long Dark rated?

The Long Dark is rated ESRB T (Teen) and PEGI 16.

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