Software:Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2
| Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Hinterland Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Hinterland Studio |
| Genre(s) | Survival |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2 is an upcoming first-person survival video game developed and published by Hinterland Studio, serving as the sequel to their 2014 title The Long Dark.[1] Similar to its predecessor, Blackfrost takes place in Northern Canada, following a geomagnetic storm which has wiped out all electricity worldwide, and focuses on surviving the elements, while managing various player aspects such as health, hunger, and resources. An early access release is scheduled for 2026.
Content
Several new features have been teased on the games Steam page, such as in-game NPCs and co-op functionality between players.[2] Various environmental hazards are planned to be included, including the titular, radioactive "Blackfrost", a nuclear waste product emitted by a reactor within the industrial city of Harmont.[3][4] It will feature larger cities than its predecessor.[5]
Blackfrost will contain a new "will to live" function along with physical needs.[6]
Development
Blackfrost was first teased in January 2024 as a possible sequel to The Long Dark.[5] It was officially announced in December 2024 at The Game Awards.[2] Early access is planned for 2026.[2]
References
- ↑ Romano, Sal (2024-12-13). "Blackfrost: The Long Dark II announced for PC" (in en-US). https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/blackfrost-the-long-dark-ii-announced-for-pc.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Shaun Prescott (2024-12-13). "Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2 will hit Early Access in 2026, and this time it'll have co-op" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/blackfrost-the-long-dark-2-will-hit-early-access-in-2026-and-this-time-itll-have-co-op/.
- ↑ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (2024-12-13). "The Long Dark 2 announced with co-op multiplayer, new urban areas and sanity system" (in en). Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-long-dark-2-announced-with-co-op-multiplayer-new-urban-areas-and-sanity-system.
- ↑ Daniels, Joelle (2024-12-13). "Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2 Announced for PC" (in en-US). https://gamingbolt.com/blackfrost-the-long-dark-2-announced-for-pc.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wales, Matt (2024-12-13). "Snowy survival game The Long Dark is heading to the city in sequel Blackfrost" (in en). https://www.eurogamer.net/snowy-survival-game-the-long-dark-is-heading-to-the-city-in-sequel-blackfrost.
- ↑ "BLACKFROST: The Long Dark 2 News, Trailer, Guides, and More" (in en). 2025-07-03. https://gamerant.com/db/video-game/blackfrost-the-long-dark-2/.
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