The Long Dark -- WINTERMUTE Launch Announcement

The Long Dark: Wintermute is an episodic survival adventure game set in the harsh Canadian wilderness following a geomagnetic disaster. In this narrative-focused experience, you manage critical resources—like warmth, hunger, and fatigue—while navigating environmental threats and wildlife. Released starting in 2017, its core loop blends open-world exploration with story progression, following separated characters trying to survive the elements. It distinguishes itself by layering a dramatic plot over its established survival mechanics.