Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2
| Blackfrost: The Long Dark II | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Hinterland Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Hinterland Studio |
| Platform(s) | |
| 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
[edit]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 that its predecessor.[5]
Blackfrost will contain a new "will to live" function along with physical needs.[6]
Development
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Romano, Sal (2024-12-13). "Blackfrost: The Long Dark II announced for PC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ a b c Shaun Prescott (2024-12-13). "Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2 will hit Early Access in 2026, and this time it'll have co-op". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (2024-12-13). "The Long Dark 2 announced with co-op multiplayer, new urban areas and sanity system". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2025-07-20. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ Daniels, Joelle (2024-12-13). "Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2 Announced for PC". GamingBolt. Archived from the original on 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ a b Wales, Matt (2024-12-13). "Snowy survival game The Long Dark is heading to the city in sequel Blackfrost". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on 2025-05-11. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ "BLACKFROST: The Long Dark 2 News, Trailer, Guides, and More". Game Rant. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-07-26.