Five experience modes: Pilgrim, Voyageur, Stalker, Interloper and Misery. Maps are split into two versions for different difficulty levels. Snow shelters provide fishing spots with temperature bonus. Maps contain extensive spoilers for Survival Mode
Will Mackenzie is the protagonist stranded on Great Bear Island after their plane crash. Astrid Greenwood is the deuteragonist seeking to reach the island with a mysterious Hardcase. Grey Mother is the only survivor of Milton after the prison transport bus incident. Methuselah serves as a guardian angel explaining the changing nature of the island. Mathis leads a convict gang seeking to escape the island
Survival Mode is sandbox survival on Great Bear Island. Players can freely explore all regions with narrative created by actions. Semi-permadeath experience with Cheat Death option. Tales expansion adds unique content including more tools and wildlife
DLC expansion for The Long Dark's Survival Mode, released December 2022-2024. Includes three new regions with narrative objectives called Tales. Features new wildlife, items, and gameplay mechanics. Offers free updates with loot and resource refreshes
Hunting Rifles are available on all difficulty levels except Interloper runs. Rifles can take down bears and territorial moose with one shot. Vaughn's Rifle variant is lighter and faster, but durability decreases
First paid expansion pass for The Long Dark's Survival Mode. Adds new regions, gameplay elements, and narrative-driven tales. Includes six main parts with multiple content expansions