Steam app 305620 · updated 11 Oct 2026, 14:21 UTC
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.
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
146 months, September 2014 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 343 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
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The Long Dark -- Episode Five: THE LIGHT AT THE END OF ALL THINGS -- Launch Trailer
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TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY -- Parts One to Six Recap
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The Long Dark -- VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS for High-End Systems
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The Long Dark -- Episode Four: FURY, THEN SILENCE -- Launch Trailer
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The Long Dark -- PERILOUS CONSTRAINT -- Launch Trailer
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50 developer announcements, Sep 2023 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
August Dev DiaryDear community, Since a bit of rest post Episode Five’s launch on March 31st, the team at Hinterland has been busy working on a variety of things. I’ve been holding off on providing a larger update on our activities as there…
Hinterland_StudioDear players,We’re happy to announce the availability of Volume 3 of “Music for The Long Dark”. This volume includes all the music from WINTERMUTE Episode Four: Fury, Then Silence, Episode Five: The Light at the End of All Things”, and from…
HinterJonHello players,We have just updated THE LONG DARK to: Survival: 2.55 181032Episode Five: 2.54 181117WINTERMUTE: 2.24 181038 This is a Hotfix for THE LONG DARK: WINTERMUTE, addressing bugs introduced with the Episode Five release. Known…
Patch notesHello players,We have just updated THE LONG DARK to: Survival: 2.54 180535Episode Five: 2.23 180559WINTERMUTE: 2.53 180603 This is a Hotfix for THE LONG DARK: WINTERMUTE, addressing bugs introduced with the Episode Five release. Known…
Patch notesAn Episode Five post-launch status update from our founder and creative director.Hello players! We’re about 48 hours after the release of Episode Five, and I just wanted to give you a quick update on what’s been going on. LAUNCH SUCCESSThe…
Hinterland_StudioHello Community,We have just updated THE LONG DARK to: Survival: 2.52 179852Episode Five: 2.52 180269WINTERMUTE: 2.22 180167 This is a Major Update to THE LONG DARK: WINTERMUTE, introducing Episode Five and completing Story Mode. Known…
Patch notesThe moment you’ve been waiting for, for years, is finally here!Play as Mackenzie and Astrid as they battle the elements and other threats to finally uncover the mystery of the Aurora. The culmination of the epic Canadian survival saga is…
JoshuaJoin other fans of TLD to celebrate the launch of Episode Five. We’ll be premiering the launch trailer on YouTube just before 10AM, so make sure you jump in and experience the pre-release buzz!We’ll update this thread with the final video…
HinterJonHello players!We're excited to share the news that soon you'll be able to purchase Volume 3 of THE LONG DARK's soundtrack, on Steam (with more stores to come later). Volume 3 offers nearly 2 hours of original music composed by Cris Velasco…
HinterJonHello players,Many of you just purchased THE LONG DARK at a 90% "Deep Discount" during the Spring Sale. In order to ensure the best discount possible during the launch window for Episode Five coming next week, we've worked with Valve to…
HinterJonOn the run from Mathis' convicts, Mackenzie and Jace discover the meaning of, "out of the frying pan and into the fire".
HinterJonThe local bartender, Cooper, explains to Astrid what's been going on in Perseverance Mills, and points her in the right direction.
HinterJonHello fans,We’re thrilled to reveal the Episode Five key art today.The Episode Five poster art showcases the dual struggles of Episode Five, both Mackenzie and Astrid’s journey to find each other, help the survivors of Great Bear Island…
HinterJonDear players,With the Episode Five launch just around the corner now, it’s time to update you on what to expect over the next few weeks.EPISODE FIVE SCREENSHOTSFirst, some screenshots taken right out of Episode Five! OUR STORY SO FAR…Since…
HinterJonHello Community,We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.51, build 170901.This is a Hotfix to THE LONG DARK and THE LONG DARK: SURVIVAL MODE and contains multiple bug fixes. Known IssuesThe team is currently aware of the following…
Patch notesHello Community,We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.50, build 169730.This is a Hotfix to THE LONG DARK and THE LONG DARK: SURVIVAL MODE containing bug fixes, as well as an upgrade to a major new version of Unity, in anticipation…
Patch notesFor over twelve years Hinterland Studio has worked to craft THE LONG DARK into one of the most prominent titles of the survival genre. Now, on the precipice of the release of the final chapter of WINTERMUTE, we ask humbly for your…
HinterJonHello players, Today, we’re excited to share the first teaser for WINTERMUTE Episode Five: “The Light at the End of All Things”. You’ll notice at the end of the teaser, the launch date: March 31st, 2026. While the majority of the episode…
Hinterland_StudioWe're thrilled to be included with our friends and neighbours in the Games From Vancouver Steam Sale.You can find THE LONG DARK along with WINTERMUTE and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY for a generous discount until November 30th. This is a…
HinterJonHello Community,We have just released our Survival v2.44 (157357) and WINTERMUTE v2.14 (157355) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition) and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY.DISAPPEARING TRAVOISWe've been able to identify some…
Patch notesHello Community, We have just released our v2.43 (156485) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition) and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY. This addresses one major issue. GENERAL *Fixed an issue that caused items and structures to…
Patch notesHello players, We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.42, build 156298 and WINTERMUTE to version 2.13, build 156040. This is a free update available to anyone who owns THE LONG DARK or SURVIVAL EDITION, and includes visual…
HinterJonWe're trying an experiment on deep discounting with Valve, so for the next 4 days THE LONG DARK will be discounted at 90% off. This is a great opportunity to buy a gift for a friend, or to share a link to the Steam page with someone you…
HinterJonDEVELOPER DIARY APRIL 2025 Dear players, It’s been a busy few months since we wrapped up the final part of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY in December, and shipped the final parts on Switch in March. We’ve been working on a variety of things…
HinterJonHello players, We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.40, build 152417. This is a Hotfix to THE LONG DARK and THE LONG DARK: SURVIVAL EDITION and contains fixes for issues introduced with our Part Six release. Known Issues The team…
Patch notesHello Community, We have just released our v2.39 (149246) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition), TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY. This addresses one major issue. GENERAL *Fixed an issue that caused an "Attempt to Save game…
Patch notesHello Community, We have just released our v2.38 (149187) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition), TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY. This addresses one major issue. GENERAL *Fixed an issue that caused an "Attempt to Save game…
Patch notesHello Community, We have just released our v2.36 (149072) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition), TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, and WINTERMUTE updated to v2.12 (148383). This Hotfix addresses multiple issues introduced in the…
Patch notesToday we share the first glimpse into the future of THE LONG DARK. After 10 years of developing the first game, this is a big moment for the team. While we complete the final episode of our WINTERMUTE story mode slated for release in 2025…
Hinterland_Studio{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6767060/377ab6e092affac68bcf0a8e31d91077186ddaf4.png We're thrilled to partner with our friends at 11 Bit to bring you the new FROSTPUNK + THE LONG DARK: SURVIVAL MODE bundle. Anyone who currently owns THE LONG DARK, or…
Hinterland_StudioHello Community, We have just released our v2.35 (148480) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition), TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, and WINTERMUTE updated to v2.12 (148383). This Hotfix addresses multiple issues introduced in the…
Patch notesTALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, PART SIX: “BROKEN SILENCE” now available! With this release, the TALES DLC expansion pass is now complete! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6767060/2d4a3fb557f109d72d00c1359d3c80a08b14b8a5.png Hello Survivors, Today we’re…
Hinterland_StudioDEVELOPER DIARY OCTOBER 2024 Hello players, As the end of the year approaches, we have many many things to update you on, so I’m going to dive right in. This dev diary is a big one, as in addition to news about THE LONG DARK, I’ve tried to…
Hinterland_StudioHello Community, We have just released our v2.32 (138698) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition), TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, and WINTERMUTE updated to v2.10 138586. This Hotfix addresses multiple issues introduced in the…
Patch notesHello Community, We have just released our v2.31 (137484) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition) and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY on Steam and Epic Games Store. Please note that WINTERMUTE’s version number has not changed.…
Patch notesHere is a message from THE LONG DARK's creative director: Hello players, Over the past few days, we've heard your feedback loud and clear: you aren't happy with our implementation of the Cougar. I want to make it clear that the design we…
Hinterland_StudioHello Community, We have just released our v2.29 (136986) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition) and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY on Steam and Epic Games Store. Please note that WINTERMUTE’s version number has not changed.…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6767060/78440f37d93b2baec2356efd266997e653799b4d.png Greetings, players. We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.28, Build 136607. This update includes Part Five of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, “Last Horizon”, as…
Hinterland_StudioHello fans, Just a quick note to inform you that Part Five of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, titled "Last Horizon", will launch on Monday, June 24th, at 10AM Pacific Time There will be an update video for TALES Part Five, going live on the…
Hinterland_Studio{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6767060/02c6ae715a2045c077f6815c155491990938b456.jpg Hello fans, Here’s some news about what to expect in Part Five of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, which we are targeting for the second half of June (depending on how…
Hinterland_StudioHello players, We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.27, build 127976. This is a Hotfix to THE LONG DARK and THE LONG DARK: SURVIVAL EDITION and contains fixes for issues introduced with our Part Four release. **Spoilers Below**…
Patch notesHello Survivors, Just a quick message to bring the end of the year to a close. In my November Dev Diary and in the recent update video for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, Part Four, I promised to post one last message before the end of the…
hinterland_communityHello players, We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.26, build 126828. This is a Hotfix to THE LONG DARK and THE LONG DARK: SURVIVAL EDITION and contains fixes for issues introduced with our Part Four release. **Spoilers Below**…
hinterland_communityHello players, We have just updated THE LONG DARK to version 2.25, build 126227. This is the latest Expansion Pass update TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, Part Four: BURIED ECHOES, along with a free update available to anyone who owns THE LONG…
hinterland_communityWe've been making THE LONG DARK for a long time. Why? Because we're passionate world creators and we care a lot about our players. Many of you have been with us for years. Some of you have literally grown up with us. Keeping you engaged…
hinterland_communityHello Survivors, We’re nearly finished with Part Four of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, the paid Expansion Pass DLC for Survival Mode, so I thought you might be curious to know a bit more about what’s being added in this new part, launching…
hinterland_communityStarting TODAY through December 1st, the Hinterland Limited Time Pop-Up Merch Store is live. Buy now to get delivery in time for the holidays, with loads of THE LONG DARK and Hinterland merch. Visit hinterlandstore.com and start shopping.…
hinterland_communityGet your Hinterland merch starting Monday, November 6 at the Hinterland Pop-Up Merch Store, available for a limited time! Newsletter subscribers will receive a special discount code for their orders by signing up to our mailing list this…
hinterland_communityHello Community, We have just released our v2.23 (120705) Quality of Life Update for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition), and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY on all platforms. GENERAL Fixed an issue where inaccurate time values were…
Patch notesHello Survivors, The team’s been very busy since we released Part Three of TALES, and all the subsequent hotfixes. We have lots to talk about so I’m going to dive right in! QUALITY OF LIFE UPDATE Between all the work splitting the game…
hinterland_communityEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Music for The Long Dark -- Volume Three | WindowsmacOSLinux | 05 May 2026 |
| The Long Dark: Tales from the Far Territory | WindowsmacOSLinux | 05 Dec 2022 |
| The Long Dark: WINTERMUTE | WindowsmacOSLinux | 05 Dec 2022 |
| Music for The Long Dark -- Volume Two | WindowsmacOSLinux | 19 May 2020 |
| Music for The Long Dark -- Volume One | WindowsmacOSLinux | 28 Aug 2017 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | tld.exe | windows | ||
| Launch | tld.app | macos | ||
| Launch 64-bit | tld.x86_64 | linux 64 | ||
| Launch 32-bit | tld.x86 | linux 32 |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocal | Hinterland/TheLongDark/ | * and below |
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