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THE LONG DARK (Official)

@thelongdark.bsky.social
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Official account for THE LONG DARK, the thoughtful survival game from Hinterland. Welcome to the Quiet Apocalypse. Operated by @hinterland.bsky.social Site: thelongdark.com Community: hinterlandforums.com Support: hinterland.com/support

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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The August Dev Diary for THE LONG DARK is now live! hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic... Discusses: * Future of TLD dev * New DLCs * BLACKFROST * New store items * ...and more!
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August Dev Diary
August Dev Diary -- The Future of THE LONG DARK Dear community, Since a bit of rest post Episode Five’s launch on March 31st, the team at Hinterland has been busy working on a variety of things. I’ve ...
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Raphael van Lierop 🇨🇦 @raphlife.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
PSA: New dev diary dropping soon. 🔜 👀
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Vancouver’s @hinterland.bsky.social has long been one of the main driving forces for supporting Canadian games both through its B.C-set @thelongdark.bsky.social and larger advocacy outside of the game.
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How The Long Dark kept surviving the Canadian wild popular for over a decade
Vancouver's Hinterland on making the last major story episode and its first-ever sequel, all while staying true to its Canadian identity.
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Love this quote from @torontolifemag.bsky.social's interview with Matt Johnson about focusing on Canadian stories. 🍁 It's why we need to uplift indie games like @thelongdark.bsky.social and @capycastaway.com that are doing similarly wonderful things.
Interview with Matt Johnson on Toronto Life about his new A24 Tony movie. 
Question: "Your next movie is about a drug smuggling ring run by a Vice employee in Toronto. Is your master plan to keep setting movies in Canada?"

Johnson: "As much as I can, yeah. We’re responsible for creating our own culture. Nobody else is going to do it for us. What’s worse is if we don’t do it, then our culture will be created by others, and we’ll be forced to accept it. I’ve been spending a lot of time in Quebec for a movie I’m writing, and I saw a singer-songwriter called Jérôme 50 perform. He broke out into 400-year-old coureur de bois songs, and the crowd of 1,000 people was singing along—they knew all the words. I thought, What an amazing gift. I would love for English Canada to have that same shared set of stories, even if they’re ephemeral comedy movies. Something that gets us to feel, if not pride, then a sense of commonality with one another."
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Alchemic Hues 🇨🇦 @scheu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Made it to the end of Wintermute in @thelongdark.bsky.social , what a ride. In some cases, literally. 🚂
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Anders Lindahl @anderslindahl.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Another Swedish summer vacation, and yet again the urge to play @thelongdark.bsky.social
 "långe jan", tall lighthouse on a field on a sunny summer day. The lighthouse is mainly white with black details.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
This is happening in about 25 minutes!
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Hinterland | WISHLIST BLACKFROST! @hinterland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
❄️ Cool down and get a bargain at the same time! ❄️ THE LONG DARK and DLCs (including the three soundtrack volumes) are all discounted during the Steam Summer sale. A great time to jump into the Quiet Apocalypse, for yourself or as gifts to friends! store.steampowered.com/app/305620/T...
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Attention TLD fans! Our creative director will be joining the fine folks at the Survivor's Corner podcast this Sunday at 12 Noon Pacific time. Jump in and bring your questions to the chat. He will answer as many as he can! bsky.app/profile/surv...
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
EPISODE FIVE, "The Light at the End of All Things", is now available on Nintendo Switch. The game is also currently on sale! www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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rootbeⒶ̶rd🏴 @rootbeard.org · 05/06/2026
It’s the CFL season opener 🐥🏈🐯
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Shark Bait Hoo Ha Ha ♾️ @djtraumahawk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Charge the phone and keep away from danger puppies
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
What will you do with your Aurora-night, TLD fans? www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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Another display of dancing northern lights is possible tonight. Here's how to get the best view | CBC News
Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth's direction over the past couple of days.
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kedakaiokami.bsky.social @kedakaiokami.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
@thelongdark.bsky.social love this game
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Jonathan Pritchard @pritchardjr.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Kudos to @thelongdark.bsky.social makers for a beautiful game with a powerful story. The final chapter was very satisfying for this radio astronomer.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Last chance to vote on your preference for the new WINTERMUTE episode poster design. The poll closes in 24 hours. Make your voice heard! hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic...
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A short update on the Switch version of Episode Five. hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic...
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Episode Five, Switch Update (May 19, 2026)
Hello patient Switch fans, Just a quick note that the Switch version of Episode Five, with all the hotfixes that were released post-launch, has been submitted to Nintendo Lotcheck for their verificati...
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Hinterland | WISHLIST BLACKFROST! @hinterland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Congrats to our friends at @unknownworlds.bsky.social on the Early Access launch of Subnautica 2! We can't wait to dive in and experience the latest version of @subnautica.bsky.social. (Also, thanks for launching so @blackfrostgame.bsky.social can bump up 1 rank in the Steam global wishlists!)
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
VERY excited to share this big project. Many games are made in Canada, but few are *set* here.
 So, I spoke to 20+ devs who have been making all kinds of games that take place in Canada.
 From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, these games paint a vivid portrait of Canada. 🍁
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Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that
From showcasing stunning geography to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
THE LONG DARK superfan and one of the most thoughtful creators in our player community, @zaknafeintv.bsky.social has posted his impressive in-depth analysis of the symbolism in Wintermute Episode Five. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0urV...
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Explaining Episode 5's Ending: Symbols and Meaning (The Long Dark)
YouTube video by Zaknafein
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
MUSIC FOR THE LONG DARK, VOLUME 3, Now Available on Steam and Bandcamp! Details here: hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic...
Album cover art showing a Cougar, for The Long Dark's original soundtrack, Volume 3.Full track listing for Music from the Long Dark, Volume 3.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
TLD FANS! WINTERMUTE poster poll in the official forums. Go vote.
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mycatisadork.bsky.social @mycatisadork.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
@thelongdark.bsky.social #dailytldscreenshot Thought I'd join in the posting..
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Raphael van Lierop 🇨🇦 @raphlife.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Just wrapped a great multi-hour chat with @zaknafeintv.bsky.social, covering all sorts of topics related to THE LONG DARK. Subscribe to his channel so you can catch it when it goes live! www.youtube.com/@Zaknafein
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Zaknafein
Hi, I am Zak. Moviemaker since 2003 in gaming. I make gaming videos, mostly on The Long Dark. If you have questions about The Long Dark or another game, please use Discord. You can message me or ask ...
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Moonraker @lunamoonraker.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Love checking out the mementos in homes we visit; a small window into the owners lives & interests. Episode 5 of WINTERMUTE added more. This caught my attention. Simple but striking. A trillium possibly? Native to Vancouver Island (Great Bear Island in-game). Gorgeous. @thelongdark.bsky.social
Picture found in Jane's house at the start of The Long Dark game - WINTERMUTE story - Episode 5. A lovely style. Possibly a trillium? There is a species native to Vancouver Island (Great Bear Island in-game, Western Trillium. Or simply an inspiration. Adds a touch of light in dark places.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Hotfix 2 should now be live on Xbox (Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S), and PlayStation (PS4 and PS5), as well as all PC platforms. The Switch release is still in progress.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Hotfix #2 for THE LONG DARK Episode Five has been released on Steam, with other platforms incoming. Complete list of fixes available at the link below. Also, a short note about Volume 3 of the soundtrack! hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic...
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Episode Five Hotfix #2, Soundtrack Volume 3 update
Hello everyone, Most of you have noticed, but last night the team launched the second major Hotfix for Episode Five; details here: Also, we had shared in the last dev diary that we'd be releasing Volu...
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Small TLD soundtrack update!
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🍁Spitz @matthewleis.com · 15/04/2026
Just finished @thelongdark.bsky.social Ep 5, and I'm gonna say it. It was everything I've been waiting 13 years for. Such a beautiful and tragic conclusion. @raphlife.bsky.social did an amazing job with the ending, the entire cast outdid themselves. It's a surreal feeling to finally be at the end.
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Hinterland | WISHLIST BLACKFROST! @hinterland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
PSA: The official Hinterland forums will be down for maintenance at 1:30PM Pacific time. Expected downtime is about 10 minutes.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Just a quick update to let you know that Hotfix #1 is now available on the following platforms: > Steam > Xbox One & Series X/S > PlayStation 4 & 5 > EGS > GoG
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🚨PSA🚨 THE LONG DARK: Episode Five has just been Hotfixed on Steam, with over 300 fixes including many of the most common issues encountered by players since last week's launch. Xbox and PlayStation fixes will arrive ASAP. More info available here: hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic...
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The Long Dark WINTERMUTE Updated to version 2.23
Hotfix THE LONG DARK - EPISODE FIVE HOTFIX 1 (WINTERMUTE v 2.23) Steam Hello players, We have just updated THE LONG DARK to: Survival: 2.54 180535 Episode Five: 2.23 180559 WINTERMUTE: 2.53 180603 Thi...
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A quick update on Episode Five hotfix status: hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic...
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Quick Episode Five Hotfix Update (April 7th, PM)
Hello players, Just a quick update on progress around the first Episode Five hotfix. It’s currently tracking for release tomorrow afternoon (Pacific Time), and includes hundreds of fixes. I can confir...
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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I just finished @thelongdark.bsky.social’s story mode, Wintermute, a journey I started nine years ago. What a beautiful, challenging ending for a beautiful, challenging game. Thank you, @hinterland.bsky.social. I can’t wait for @blackfrostgame.bsky.social.
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
@thelongdark.bsky.social is such a quintessentially Canadian success story. Hinterland admirably committed to focusing on Canada instead of something more "marketable" like Alaska. It's a testament to how telling Canadian stories doesn't mean "less popular" -- it can create a wholly unique identity!
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How The Long Dark kept surviving the Canadian wild popular for over a decade
Vancouver's Hinterland on making the last major story episode and its first-ever sequel, all while staying true to its Canadian identity.
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I really love this quote from @raphlife.bsky.social about supporting Canadian creators. It's something I've long felt we collectively need to do better, *especially* in games media. Many people here say they want this but don't actually walk the walk. Support games like @thelongdark.bsky.social!
“We’re seeing more and more Canadian productions putting Canada front and centre, with stories and production values that rival anything else out there. And the level of quality and creativity in the independent game scene in Canada is just staggering […] Every platform you consume entertainment on will prioritize non-Canadian content first, so you have to go out of your way to seek these creators out and reward them by spending money on what they make. It’s the only way,” he says.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Episode Five, Post-Launch Update, with info on incoming bug fixes and, as Terry would say, "other stuff". hinterlandforums.com/forums/topic...
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Episode Five -- Post-Launch Update (48 hrs)
@Fozzy Pls post bugs here:
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Great chatting with @raphlife.bsky.social from Vancouver's @hinterland.bsky.social about The Long Dark's amazing 10+ year journey. He discussed how they've maintained the game's popularity, the just-launched Episode 5 and shifting to the sequel, all while staying true to their Canadian identity. 🇨🇦 🎮
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How The Long Dark kept surviving the Canadian wild popular for over a decade
Vancouver's Hinterland on making the last major story episode and its first-ever sequel, all while staying true to its Canadian identity.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
THE LONG DARK, Episode Five: The Light at the End of All Things is now live on all platforms: PC (Steam, EGS, GoG), Xbox (One, Series X/S), PlayStation (4 & 5), and Steamdeck. Switch will be joining ASAP. Go and enjoy the game! If you already own THE LONG DARK, Episode Five is a free update.
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Moto @motorespawns.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today we are starting my first playthrough of @thelongdark.bsky.social Wintermute (story mode). We are exploring an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. Going to be a chill ❄️ day. 🤣 🟣 www.twitch.tv/moto
Selfie of moto at her stream setup. Kinda looks like every other selfie she posts at her stream setup. 🤣
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
16 minutes to go!
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Episode Five Launch Trailer countdown to 10AM Pacific Time. Join the watch party! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4zY...
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THE LONG DARK-- WINTERMUTE, Episode Five -- "THE LIGHT AT THE END OF ALL THINGS" -- Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Hinterland
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Episode Five impressions from Bill Lavoy at Shacknews. ❤️
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Today, THE LONG DARK returns to Xbox Game Pass, in great company with our friends at 11 bit with THE ALTERS, and other great games like SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT, DISCO ELYSIUM and RESIDENT EVIL 7. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
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Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Final Fantasy IV and More - Xbox Wire
Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass: Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Final Fantasy IV, and more!
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🚨 EPISODE FIVE launches tomorrow (March 31st) at 10AM Pacific. 🚨 If you want to tune in to join 1000s of other fans for a Launch Trailer watch party, subscribe to our Youtube channel. The trailer will go live just before 10AM Pacific tomorrow!! www.youtube.com/@hinterlandstudio
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Hinterland is a forward-looking game developer, publisher, and cross-platform entertainment company creating IP that engages millions of global fans in the joy of exploration. Harnessing the combined ...
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Raphael van Lierop 🇨🇦 @raphlife.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Perseverance.
On Tuesday, a long journey comes to an end.

Hinterland founded, May 2012.
THE LONG DARK Kickstarter.
Early Access Launch
Silent Hunter Update
Deep Forest Update
Desolation Point Update
Timberwolf Mountain Update
Xbox Game Preview Launch
Tireless Menace Update
Penitent Scholar Update
Vigilant Trespass Update
Resolute Outfitter Update
Faithful Cartographer Update
WINTERMUTE (Story Mode) 1.0 Launch
Episode One: Do Not Go Gentle
Episode Two: Luminance Fugue
PlayStation 4 Launch
Rugged Sentinel Update
Vigilant Flame Update
WINTERMUTE Redux (Episodes One and Two Re-release)
Steadfast Ranger Update
Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy
Errant Pilgrim Update
Fearless Navigator Update
Winter's Embrace Event
Nintendo Switch Launch
Hesitant Prospect Update
Perilous Constraint Update
Escape the Darkwalker Event
Episode Four: Fury, Then Silence
TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY Launch
Forsaken Airfield Update
Signal Void Update
Frontier Comforts Update
Buried Echoes Update
Last Horizon Update
Broken Silence Update
PlayStation 5 Launch
Xbox Series X/S Launch
Visual Enhancements for Next Gen
+100 hotfixes

Episode Five: The Light at the End of All Things, March 31st, 2026.

Never give up.
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THE LONG DARK (Official) @thelongdark.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
🎵 Exciting! Volume 3 of the soundtrack for THE LONG DARK will be shipping on April 22nd. Nearly 2 hours of music from Episode Four, Episode Five, and TALES. Full track list below. store.steampowered.com/news/app/305...
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The Long Dark - THE LONG DARK SOUNDTRACK, VOLUME 3 COMING SOON! - Steam News
Hello players! We're excited to share the news that soon you'll be able to purchase Volume 3 of THE LONG DARK's soundtrack, on Steam (with more stores to come later). Volume 3 offers nearly 2 hours of...
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