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Full Alone in the Dark update
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What changed
- Compatibility
- UI and audio
Alone in the Dark changes
General questions
What date and time does the game release? Is the release simultaneous across all time zones? The game will be released on 20 March 2024, at 7am PDT / 10am EDT/ 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 11pm JST. Release is simultaneous worldwide.
Which platforms will the game release on? PC (Steam and GOG), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X.
Are there plans for release on additional platforms, e.g. Epic Games, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now, Gamepass, Mac, Linux, etc.? There are no plans for release on additional platforms at the moment.
Why is there no pre-order option on Steam/GOG? For this game we don’t offer digital pre-order on PC.
Will there be a launch week discount on Steam/GOG to make up for players not being able to claim the preorder bonus? Yes, there will be a release discount on PC. Details will be announced in due time.
When does the review embargo drop? How can I get reviewer/content creator access? If you are a content creator, please contact contentcreators@thqnordic.com and make sure to link your YouTube/Twitch channel in your email. The embargo for non-sponsored content creators drops at 4am PDT / 7am EDT / 11am GMT / 12 noon CET / 8pm JST on March 20, 2024.
How much does the game cost? Standard edition: € 59.99 / $ 59.99 Digital Deluxe edition: € 69.99 / $ 69.99 Collector’s edition: € 199.99 / $ 199.99
I can’t seem to find the US/German collector’s editions for sale anywhere–are they sold out already? Those items are usually subject to availability of the respective retailers and may vary across different regions.
Does the collector’s edition come with the standard version of the game or the digital deluxe version? It comes with the DLCs that are also part of the digital deluxe edition, i.e. Derceto 1992 Costume Pack, Director's Commentary Mode and Vintage Horror Filter Pack.
Do physical editions for PC come with a disc, Steam code or both? Both. This applies to both standard and collector’s editions.
Are any additional languages planned? (e.g. Turkish, Ukrainian, European Portuguese, European Spanish VO) No, these are not planned from a current perspective.
Are there going to be beta tests for the game? No.
Is there a roadmap for future content? No, not at the moment.
Will there be microtransactions or other monetization features? No. Our vision for the game was to deliver a classic horror experience, featuring combat, puzzle, exploration and a compelling story told from two different perspectives (Edward and Emily).
Will there be custom Steam backgrounds, avatars and game profiles? Will the game have Steam trading cards? Yes to trading cards. No to the rest.
How big is the dev studio that worked on the game? Pieces Interactive is around 40 people.
Technical questions
Will users be able to preload the game? No.
Will the game be always online? / Will it be playable offline? It is entirely playable offline.
Will the game feature any sort of multiplayer? (e.g. co-op as Emily and Edward) No.
Does the game run on Steam Deck? If so, how well? Is it verified? We’re still looking into it. Currently targeting that it runs around launch.
- What are the final hardware requirements? Minimum System RequirementsRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 CPU: Ryzen 3 3100 / Core i3-8300 GPU: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 570 RAM: 8GB DirectX: 12 Storage: SSD with 70GB available space Recommended System Requirements: Requires a 64-bit processor
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