The Long Dark Complete Guide (105 Sections) | AntMag

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Welcome to The Long Dark, a thoughtful survival experience where you face the quiet apocalypse after a geomagnetic disaster. You’ll be scavenging for supplies, managing your warmth and hunger, and exploring the unforgiving Canadian wilderness. It’s just you, the cold, and the wildlife. This isn't about jump scares; it's about the slow, deliberate struggle to see another sunrise.

This guide is here to help you master the harsh wilderness. We’ll cover everything from basic controls and fire management to navigating the story episodes and identifying essential tools. Whether you're aiming to conquer the Pilgrim difficulty or push yourself to the limits on Interloper, this guide will help you uncover hidden caches and endure the relentless cold, ensuring you can survive those first 10 days and beyond.

Aim + C-Up button gets up.

Walkthrough

1
Hold the L/R Buttons (Aim).
2
While holding Aim, press the C-Up button to stand up.

Tips

Aim allows you to target accurately.
Aim + C-Down button crouches your character.
Hold the Weapon button (A Button) for a quick-menu.
Hold the Action button (B Button) to toggle its function.
Action + Fire (Z Button) temporarily changes the Action button's function.
The Control Stick is used for looking.
The D-Pad functions the same as the C-Buttons.

Aim + C-Up button gets up. (2)

Control Style 1.3:

L/R Buttons: Weapon
C-Up: Look Down
C-L/R: Strafe Left/Right
C-Down: Look Up
A Button: Fire Weapon
B Button: Action/Reload
Control Stick: Walk/Turn
Z Button: Aim
D-Pad: Same as C-Buttons

Additional Controls:

Hold Weapon button: Quick-menu
Hold Action button: Toggle function
Action + Fire: Temporarily changes function
Aim: Allows you to target accurately
Aim + C-Down button: Crouches

Tips

The Z button is used to aim, allowing for accurate targeting.
To crouch, hold the Aim button (Z) and press the C-Down button.
The B button serves as the Action/Reload button.

Aim + C-Up button gets up. (3)

Control Style 1.4:

L/R Buttons = Weapon
C-Up = Forwards
C-L/R = Strafe Left/Right
C-Down = Backwards
A Button = Fire Weapon
B Button = Action/Reload
Control Stick = Walk/Turn
Z Button = Aim
D-Pad = Same as C-Buttons

Advanced Controls:

Hold Weapon button for quick-menu.
Hold Action button to toggle function.
Action + Fire temporarily changes function.
Aim allows you to target accurately.
Aim + C-Down button crouches.
Aim + C-Up button gets you up.

Tips

Familiarize yourself with the button layout to quickly access weapons and actions.
Use the Aim function (Z button) for precise targeting before firing.
Remember that the D-Pad mirrors the functionality of the C-Buttons for movement.

Aim + C-Up button gets up. (4)

Walkthrough

1
When your character is in a downed state (e.g., after a fall or being knocked down by an animal), they will need to get back on their feet.
2
To do this, first press and hold the Aim button.
3
While still holding the Aim button, press the C-Up button.
4
Your character will then perform the animation to stand up.

Tips

This action is crucial for quickly recovering from a downed state, allowing you to resume movement and defense.
Be aware of your surroundings when you are downed, as you are vulnerable to further attacks or environmental hazards.
Practice this button combination to ensure you can perform it quickly when needed.