It could also be summer season in Canada now, however The Long Dark is cooling issues down in July with the Winter’s Embrace replace to their Canadian survival simulation. From June 29th till July 31st, Hinterland Studio are dropping the temperature in The Long Dark, that means you’ll must work more durable to outlive. They’re additionally completely including some new treats to have fun Canada Day.
I’ve at all times had a tender spot for The Long Dark and I swear it’s not simply due to the bears. Even in its early entry days, the snowy survival simulation was one of many best survival games on PC. I’m at all times pleased to have a purpose to return for a brand new save file each few months and the month-long Winter’s Embrace occasion appears pretty much as good as any. Summer is totally not my season, so I’ll gladly crank up my air-con and escape right into a winter fantasy.
For the length of the occasion, The Long Dark’s world temperatures, each inside and outside, are being lowered by 10 levels. Blizzards will likely be extra frequent and last more as nicely. Yes, begone summer season. Lower temperatures in fact means a tougher survival expertise. Managing your physique temperature and calorie consumption are a few of the most essential issues within the snowy wilderness.
To assist along with your caloric issues, The Long Dark has additionally added a pair new snacks in honor of Canada Day on July 1st. Maple Syrup makes good sense, in fact. Nothing like chugging a whole jug of syrup to maintain you toasty and heat. There are Ketchup Chips as nicely, crisps for a few of ya, which aren’t a snack I noticed was a Canadian staple. Both will stay part of the game after Winter’s Embrace ends.
Game director Raphael van Lierop also says that Winter’s Embrace is functioning as a check for different lengthy seasonal occasions in The Long Dark. You can catch the complete patch notes and some different little taste additions in Hinterland’s blog post.
You can go well with up for Winter’s Embrace to earn a pair event-specific Steam achievements from now till July 31st at 2am BST / 10am PDT.
If you’ve by no means tried to outlive the quiet apocalypse, The Long Dark occurs to be 75% off on Steam proper now for the massive summer season sale. You can seize it for £5.94/€6.24/$7.49 by means of July ninth.
