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.
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[h3]It's been an exciting couple of weeks for us and Pathway![/h3]
Last week we were completely surprised to win an award at the German Developer Awards. Pathway took home an award for [b]Best Story[/b]. We're incredibly honored to have received this! You can see all the winners and find some more details [url=https://www.deutscherentwicklerpreis.de/deutscher-entwicklerpreis-2019-anno-1800-ist-das-beste-deutsche-computerspiel/]here (in German)[/url].
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We've also been busy preparing a nice little update for Pathway. We're currently doing some internal testing and are hoping to release the update early next year. Besides the usual bugfixes and quality of life improvements we have the following things coming up:
[h2]Hardcore Mode[/h2]
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When creating a new profile, you will be given the option to create a Hardcore Profile. A Hardcore profile changes some of the fundamental rules of the game around.
Adventures play out one after the other in a linear sequence and everything carries over from the previous map. In practice this means you pick a team once at the beginning and you have to survive with what you find on your travels. However, all characters are unlocked from the start, so you can build any team configuration you like.
Hardcore mode also enables permadeath for your party. Once a character dies, they're gone for good. Should you fail on your adventure, the profile is locked.
This mode is [i]hard[/i]. It'll really allow people who like a serious challenge to experience Pathway in a fresh way. We're pretty excited to hear about your experiences with this!
[h2]New Weapons/Items[/h2]
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The update will also introduce a bunch of new weapons and items. They fall into line with the existing categories but will provide more variety at the pointy end of the game!
[i][b]A big thank you from all of us at Robotality for an incredible year. We're really happy that many of you have been enjoying our little game! Stay tuned and see you in the New Year![/b][/i]
