Admin Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 RATINGS & LAUNCH DATE(S) Hello intrepid survivors, With our launch around the corner, we wanted to update you on the ratings we’ve received and how that impacts our launch timings. We’ve been navigating the lengthy ratings submission process with the various government ratings boards, and here’s where things currently stand: THE AMERICAS For ESRB, which covers North, Central, and South America, we have been issued a “T” rating, which means anyone 13 or over can purchase and play the game. GERMANY For USK, which covers Germany, we have been issued a “12” rating, which means anyone 12 or over can purchase and play the game. EUROPE & RUSSIA For PEGI, which covers all of Europe, and also Russia, we have been issued a “16” rating, which means you have to be 16 or older to purchase and play the game. This PEGI-16 rating was an unexpected surprise to us, as we had a PEGI-12 rating going into our Certification process with Microsoft and Sony. Unfortunately, we just received this rating earlier this week and we are now forced to re-submit the game to Sony Europe for approval. As a result, our launch in Europe on PS4 is being delayed until August 8th. For Xbox One, we will launch in all countries covered by our three current ratings, on August 1st. Additional territories (ex. Australia, New Zealand, etc.) will be made available as soon as we secure ratings and get those versions through Microsoft. For Steam, we will launch worldwide on August 1st. There is no ratings requirement or certification process on Steam. We’re really disappointed about the PEGI-16 rating, and we think it’s quite out of line with our other ratings, but this is the rating we’ve been issued. We are currently working with Sony Europe to get the game through their certification process with this new rating, and our goal is to have it in the European PlayStation store by August 8th. We are also working with Sony Europe to secure a launch discount to soften the sting of having to wait an extra week. IN SUMMARY • Steam launches worldwide on August 1st. • Xbox launches worldwide in ESRB, PEGI, and USK territories on August 1st. • PlayStation 4 launches in ESRB territories on August 1st. • PlayStation 4 launches in PEGI and USK territories on August 8th. Apologies to our European PlayStation fans for this unexpected delay. We hope it doesn’t diminish your excitement for the game in any way. Thanks for reading. – Raphael QUICK REFERENCE STEAMLaunches worldwide on August 1stNo ratings required XBOX (Canada, United States, Mexico)Launches August 1st ESRB Rating: T XBOX (Europe, Russia)Launches August 1st USK Rating: 12 PEGI Rating: 16 XBOX (Australia, New Zealand)Launches August 8th (tentative)Not Yet Rated PLAYSTATION 4 (Canada, United States, Mexico and whatever else the ESRB applies to)Launches August 1st ESRB Rating: T PLAYSTATION 4 (Europe)Launches August 8th (tentative) USK Rating: 12 PEGI Rating: 16 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL IT BE OUT AT 12:01AM Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Can you guys please tell me if story mode releases in Canada at 12:01 am August 1st 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristian.s Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Great news! What about GoG release date? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You_Ming233 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Oh, I will be in the Beijing time on August 1 at 23 o'clock in the steam platform to receive the story mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Guille Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Update! Raph has let everyone know that we're aiming to have The Long Dark released tomorrow morning around 8:00 AM , Pacific Standard Time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyzara Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'll do my best to be home from work at 17h CEST then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotzn Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Scyzara said: I'll do my best to be home from work at 17h CEST then. +1. I was going to ask who lives in the Pacific... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrameBalls Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 FYI fellow Australians: Pacific Time is 15 hr behind Perth, 16 hr 30 min behind Adelaide and 17 hr behind Melbourne/Sydney.. It's going to be a long, dark Tuesday 1/8 without story mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8turky2 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, FrameBalls said: FYI fellow Australians: Pacific Time is 15 hr behind Perth, 16 hr 30 min behind Adelaide and 17 hr behind Melbourne/Sydney.. It's going to be a long, dark Tuesday 1/8 without story mode Noooooooo Edited July 31, 2017 by i8turky2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRM Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Hey guys. Been looking forward to this game for a long while! It doesn't seem as if you've given a PS4 release date for Australia (just for Xbox One)? Do you have an estimate of when we might see it in the Australian PS4 store? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cekivi Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Have fun gaming everyone! I'll have to wait an extra week or two though so I can get my defence squared away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWalker Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 11:00 AM WhoooooHoooooo! I think the teen ratings are silly. A twelve year old city kid could learn a lot from this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraeto77 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Fantastic, I'll just be finishing my shift when the game comes online. (GMT) All the best Hinterland this game is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChillPlayer Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 16 hours ago, Scyzara said: I'll do my best to be home from work at 17h CEST then. Well turns out I won't be playing today after all, we have a big Nation Day party here in the hood and I'm expected to help out from 16h CEST on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyzara Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Yay, made it! 15 Minutes left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChillPlayer Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Ha weather gods gave us a short hail shower and some rain for an hour, gives me a few minutes for a first look - now hinterland just please be on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Pete Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) It's downloading things! And I'm still writing my latest chapter on that post-apocalyptic inspiration article... argh, priorities! Edited August 1, 2017 by Nervous Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyzara Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Launch at exactly 17h CEST for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyJ Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Updating right now, hurray!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Isnt supposed to be in an hour? Edited August 1, 2017 by Anon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger1183 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) No love in the XB1 store yet. Edited August 1, 2017 by ranger1183 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cekivi Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 5 hours ago, ChillPlayer said: Well turns out I won't be playing today after all, we have a big Nation Day party here in the hood and I'm expected to help out from 16h CEST on I feel your pain! My launch date will be August 11th around 21h EST... after I finish my (hopefully) successful thesis defence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyJ Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I'm not able to make rose hip tea now yet I have everything I require, am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfless Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, JonnyJ said: I'm not able to make rose hip tea now yet I have everything I require, am I missing something? Yes. Try a bit of crafting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyzara Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) HL changed the way how rosehip and reishi tea are prepared - you need to cut them into pieces now (via the crafting menu) before you can cook them. ^^ Edited August 1, 2017 by Scyzara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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