The Long Dark Halloween update introduces a formidable foe

As Halloween approaches, The Long Dark is introducing a menacing new update. Titled Escape the Darkwalker, this new event mode throws you into a 30 minute matchup against an invisible enemy. Your only objective is to survive as long as possible, as you cannot physically take the beast on yourself. If you manage to live for longer than half an hour, you’ll have five minutes to escape your region before toxic fog takes your life. It’s a pretty grim mode, but one that seems to fit perfectly with what The Long Dark strives for. The developer says that they wanted this year’s Halloween mode to contain a “stronger horror vibe” than in previous years. The game’s typical Four Days of Night Halloween event is more dress-up than anything else, and Escape the Darkwalker certainly sounds scarier than usual. The event runs from October 29 through November 12. December and beyond Once Escape the Darkwalker wraps up, developer Hinterland will have their sights s...
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