The Long Dark PS4 & PS5

This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4® version and the digital PS5® version of this game.


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.

STORY MODE

The episodic story-mode for The Long Dark, WINTERMUTE, includes four of the five episodes that form WINTERMUTE. Episodes 1+2 were given a complete overhaul in December 2018, as part of the Redux Update: new mission structure, story beats, dialogue, animations etc.

EPISODE ONE - “DO NOT GO GENTLE”

Bush pilot Will Mackenzie (player character) and Dr. Astrid Greenwood are separated after their plane crashes deep in the Northern Canadian wilderness in the aftermath of a mysterious flash of light in the sky. Struggling to survive as he desperately searches for Astrid, Mackenzie comes across the small town of Milton, where he begins to understand the scope of this quiet apocalypse.

EPISODE TWO - “LUMINACE FUGUE”

Mackenzie’s search for Astrid takes him deeper into the savage Winter wilderness. A mysterious trapper may be the key to finding Astrid, but can he be trusted?

EPISODE THREE - "CROSSROADS ELEGY"

In the aftermath of events in Milton, an enigmatic stranger rescues Dr. Astrid Greenwood (player character) from near death. Facing the blizzards of Pleasant Valley, Astrid must bring all her skills as a doctor to bear on the survivors she encounters. But will she find Mackenzie, and get closer to the mystery that's taking them to Perseverance Mills?

EPISODE FOUR - "FURY, THEN SILENCE"

A murderous gang of convicts has captured Mackenzie. Desperate to escape one of the darkest corners of Great Bear Island, he must somehow survive his fiercest enemy yet. Can Mackenzie recover the Hardcase, continue his search for Astrid, and also save the innocents caught up in this deadly confrontation?

The first four episodes of WINTERMUTE represent approximately 30 hours of gameplay. Episode Five is included in the price of the game, and will be unlocked for free as they are released.

SURVIVAL MODE

Survival Mode is the free-form, non-narrative survival sandbox that has been honed over nearly three years in Early Access.

Survival is your only goal, and death your only end. Make your own survival story with every game.

NO HAND HOLDING

The game challenges players to think for themselves by providing the information but never the answers. You have to earn the right to survive.

PERMADEATH

When you die in Survival Mode, your save is deleted. Every decision matters. [Note that WINTERMUTE does not feature permadeath.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Four distinct Experience Modes let you find a challenge level you are comfortable with, such as Pilgrim Mode, which is meant to be quiet and pensive, all the way to Interloper Mode, where only the most experienced survivors have a chance to last a week. If none of the four Experiences suits you, use Custom Mode settings to tailor your Survival Mode game to your specific tastes.

Features the music of Sascha Dikiciyan.

If you already own the PS4® version of this game, you can get the PS5® digital version at no extra cost and you do not need to purchase this product. Owners of a PS4® disc copy must insert it into the PS5® every time they want to download or play the PS5® digital version. PS4® game disc owners who buy the PS5® Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PS5® version at no extra cost.

• 1 player
• Remote Play supported
• Accessibility features (8)
• PS5 Version
  Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)
• PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
• PS4 Version
  PS4 Pro Enhanced
• DUALSHOCK 4 vibration

Accessibility Features

• Audio

  • Volume Controls

    You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

• Subtitles and Captions

  • Subtitles (Basic)

    The game includes subtitles for the main story and main characters only.

  • Large Subtitles

    Subtitles are presented using a larger font size to help make them easier to read.

• Controls

  • Playable without Rapid Button Presses

    You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

  • Playable without Motion Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use motion controls.

  • Playable without Touch Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use touch-based controls.

  • Playable without Controller Vibration

    You can play the game without turning on controller vibration/haptic feedback.

  • Playable without Adaptive Trigger Effect

    You can play the game without the adaptive resistance in the triggers turned on.

• Platform: PS4, PS5
• Release: 11/11/2025
• Publisher: Hinterland Studio Inc.
• Genres: Adventure, Action, Adventure
• PS5 Voice: English
• PS5 Screen Languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
• PS4 Voice: English
• PS4 Screen Languages: English