Alone in the Dark — patch notes and updates
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| Price drop on Alone in the Dark! | 2024-12-06 | We are happy to announce that Alone in the Dark got a new pricing as of today. Going forward, the game will have a base price point of $/€ 39.99 and GBP 34.99. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1310410/Alone_in_the_Dark/ The Digital Deluxe Edition and the Alone in the Dark bundle were updated as well https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/38574/Alone_in_the_Dark_Digital_Deluxe_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43422/Alone_in_the_Dark_Bundle/ Enjoy & stay tuned! |
| Alone in the Dark Patch 2024/05/29 - Photo Mode, NG+, bug fixes and more! | 2024-05-29 | Thank you all for your patience in waiting for this patch! This time, we are bringing you photo mode, new game plus, a plethora of bug fixes (including that pesky attic black screen and the Nobody Knows What Happened achievement), as well as additional QOL fixes. We hope you will enjoy this patch and thank you for your continued support! New Features Added Photo Mode. Added "New Game +" available after finishing the campaign once. Start the game with all weapons unlocked Completely overhauled balance with more and tougher enemies Some additional gameplay-events and scares New, alternative intro Critical Bugs Fixed Fixed black screen when solv |
| Alone in the Dark Patch 2024/04/22 | 2024-04-22 | Changes: Added the option to set Shader Pre-Loading in the Video Options Menu. Added the option to enable support for older HDDs by improving streaming and pre-loading, reducing potential stutters and asset loading issues on older hardware. Added the option to disable copyrighted music in the Text & Audio Options menu. This will allow streamers to play the game without copyright-protected audio. Optimization: General VFX and lighting optimization. Bugs fixed: Fixed collision issues on several assets. Fixed issue where the player could not exit the Infirmary in Chapter 4. Changed Cemetery Grapple logic to prevent the player from getting pushed |
| The accolades trailer for Alone in the Dark is out now! | 2024-04-19 | The accolades trailer for Pieces Interactive and THQ Nordic’s horror game, Alone in the Dark, is out now! Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - April 19, 2024: Acknowledged media outlets have embarked on the journey to Derceto Manor in Pieces Interactive's horror game, Alone in the Dark, where players must face monsters and solve puzzles to uncover the mysteries! We've compiled for you what the media thought of this reimagining of the cult classic that set the benchmark for an entire genre. Take a look at our accolades trailer here: https://youtu.be/RJfj2KeOpts. While the media describes Alone in the Dark as "a thrilling reimagining of a pioneer |
| Alone in the Dark Patch 2024/03/28 | 2024-03-28 | Changes: Shotgun balancing. Optimisation: Level streaming improvements. Lighting tweaks in several areas. Bugs fixed: Several fixes of memory related crashes on Xbox. Fixed crash related to autosaves in the Cemetery. Fixed crash related to loading saved game files from earlier versions of the game. Fixed crash when entering Cemetery through the basement door/passage. Fixed crash during the transition to Chapter 3. Fixed crash when opening the door to the Conservatory. Fixed crash in the Gallatin Street showroom. The number of chambered bullets after loading a save should now be correct. DLCs are no longer available if disabled in Steam. Fixed |
| Monsters and Mysteries await: Alone in the Dark is OUT NOW! | 2024-03-20 | Monsters and Mysteries await: Alone in the Dark is OUT NOW! Play as Emily or Edward, portrayed by the brilliant actors Jodie Comer and David Harbour, to uncover the secrets of Derceto Manor. Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - March 20, 2024: Today, THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive released horror-survival game Alone in the Dark, a faithful love letter to the original. Watch the release trailer here: https://youtu.be/6lyDlYbbqkY. Get the game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1310410/Alone_in_the_Dark/ Set in the haunting Derceto Manor, players take on the roles of Emily Hardwood and Edward Carnby, portrayed by the talented actors Jodi |
| Alone in the Dark's Haunted House experience had content creators screaming! | 2024-03-15 | THQ Nordic's exclusive Haunted House experience based on iconic horror game Alone in the Dark had content creators screaming! Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - March 15, 2024: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped in an old, cursed mansion? The participants of THQ Nordic's exclusive real-life Haunted House experience, based on the iconic horror game Alone in the Dark, certainly did! THQ Nordic invited some of the most well-known content creators from around the world to partake in an immersive adventure that delved deep into the realms of darkness. The Haunted House experience is filled with references to the original an |
| Alone in the Dark - Pre-launch FAQ | 2024-03-11 | 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 |
| The Dark Road to Derceto | 2024-03-08 | Derceto is inevitable for those that dig up the past. Embark on a harrowing journey through Alone in the Dark, where Jodie Comer and David Harbour's haunting performances infuse the upcoming horror game with gripping emotion. Experience this new nightmare from either Emily Hartwood’s or Edward Carnby’s perspective, played by Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Hellboy) respectively. Alone in the Dark is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 20. |
| Descend into the madness with this NEW trailer for Alone in the Dark! | 2024-02-28 | Descend into the madness with this NEW trailer for Alone in the Dark! Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - February 28, 2024: Descend into the madness of Alone in the Dark as you meet the residents of Derceto Manor in this brand-new trailer! Watch the new trailer here: https://youtu.be/KVYY34GT3ac Get a glimpse of Emily's and Edward's descent into madness: "One of the most important parts of the game is the place. It's at its very core a haunted mansion story. That's why we needed to make sure we recreate Derceto again!", says Creative Director Mikael Hedberg. Jodie Comer and David Harbour talk about different story endings and the colorful, vi |
| Alone in the Dark in 60 Seconds - New Trailer Revealed Today! | 2024-01-31 | New trailer for THQ Nordic's upcoming horror game Alone in the Dark summarizes everything you need to know in 60 seconds! Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - January 31, 2024: We sometimes conceive time differently when darkness surrounds us. However, we only need a minute of your time before we send you off into madness again! Today, THQ Nordic reveals a new trailer for Alone in the Dark. We have summarized the most important information for you in this 60-second video. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/3GclNHfjpFE. More than a mere battle for survival, this journey will challenge your core beliefs. But what exactly is Alone in the Dark? Join J |
| Alone in the Dark Shows the Mysterious Manor Derceto in New Trailer! | 2024-01-18 | A Closer Look Into The Madness: Alone in the Dark Shows the Mysterious Manor Derceto in New Trailer Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - January 18, 2024: Embark on a haunting journey through Derceto Manor with Emily Hartwood and Detective Edward Carnby. In this forsaken mansion, where every creaking floorboard echoes with the whispers of a malevolent past, something ominous lurks in the dimly lit corridors... Which of the elusive residents can you trust? Who speaks the truth, and who conceals their true intentions behind a mask? Check out the latest trailer, Welcome to Derceto: https://youtu.be/IMIMC_N8Wu0 Prepare for a descent into darkness, |
| Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Why we are Movin Alone in the Dark to March 20, 2024 | 2023-12-07 | Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Why we are Movin Alone in the Dark to March 20, 2024 Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - December 7, 2023: The year is coming to an end, and the Christmas Holidays are upon us. However, until today, it didn't seem that way for Pieces Interactive, the team developing our upcoming survival-horror game, Alone in the Dark. With our initially planned release date in January 2024, the Christmas season would have been filled with stress and anything but a jolly time for them. Therefore, THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive have decided to give Alone in the Dark a new release date: March 20th, 2024. The well-being of the teams |
| Alone in the Dark reveals new unedited gameplay! | 2023-11-08 | Alone in the Dark reveals new unedited gameplay! Skövde, Sweden / Vienna, Austria - November 8, 2023: Lots of new (unedited!) gameplay scenes, unsettling enemies, and suspicious surroundings can be found in the new trailer, 'Looking for Jeremy,' for Alone in the Dark: https://youtu.be/yT3tO0iYmGI Immerse in gloomy neighborhoods and dangerous situations, questioning what's real and what's not. Ammo is scarce, and the monsters are pure nightmare material—sometimes it's better to run and avoid fights. The scenes will vary depending on whether you're playing as Emily or Edward, making it worth experiencing both perspectives with two playthroughs. |
| Creators React Compilation Video (Spoilers on the Prologue!) | 2023-11-02 | We've compiled the best spooks and scares from content creators' runs of our Alone in the Dark Prologue, as well as their reactions as we revealed our stars David Harbour (Stranger Things) and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve). Here is the video (Spoiler warning: this video contains spoilers of the free prologue): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4B4lHtdU4 Play the prologue now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1938800/Alone_in_the_Dark_Prologue/ Wishlist the game now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1310410/Alone_in_the_Dark/ Enjoy & stay tuned! |
| Tearing old things apart and creating something new | 2023-09-06 | With Alone in the Dark being part of IGN's & Feardemic's Fear Fest, Pieces Interactive's Creative Director & Writer Mikael Hedberg (SOMA, Amnesia) had some interesting insights to share in his interview: https://youtu.be/I68p7r8uIj4. Alone in the Dark aims to give something familiar to old players and on the other hand something fresh to new players. Not an easy task with already six of those games out there! In his interview, Mikael Hedberg emphasized once again that Alone in the Dark is not meant as a sequel, neither a remake, but rather something new in a sense of tearing old things apart and putting them back together. Simply a love lette |
| New Alone in the Dark trailer is part of Fear Fest tonight! | 2023-09-06 | It's spooky season and you know what that means: Feardemic's & IGN's Fear Fest is happening! For the extra portion of eerie experiences, Alone in the Dark will be part of Fear Fest this year with a brand new trailer! Watch the exclusive interview with Creative Director & Writer Mikael Hedberg talking about Alone in the Dark at Fear Fest Black Summer 2023 livestream tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMdq9k00U0. Streaming exclusively on IGN Wednesday September 6 at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. Watch the latest trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZghSKV5nwk Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the ground-breaking origina |
| Staying As Alone in the Dark As Possible: New Release Date Is January 16th, 2024 | 2023-09-05 | Horror games thrive on the delicate balance of tension, exploiting our vulnerability and the eerie embrace of solitude. Envision yourself traversing a dimly lit house in the dead of night, where faint whispers and unidentifiable noises send shivers down your spine. Now, picture this unsettling scenario not alone, but accompanied by a group of 28 intriguing individuals. The fear factor dwindles, doesn't it? Hence, the anticipated release of Alone in the Dark will gracefully step away from the chaotic October 2023 launch window. Reasons Our intention is to avoid competing with the wake of Alan's epic release and to evade the dazzling skyline of |
| Alone in the Dark | Showcase Trailers 2023 | 2023-08-11 | Get a first glimpse of David Harbour’s intense performance as Edward Carnby and Jodie Comer’s haunting performance as Emily Hartwood as they investigate the disappearance of her uncle in the upcoming reimagining of Alone in the Dark. Embark on a journey to the mysterious Derceto Manor and experience this new nightmare from either Edward Carnby’s or Emily Hartwood’s perspective, played by Jodie Comer and David Harbour respectively. Download the Prologue and Pre-Order Alone in the Dark here: aloneinthedark.com - Links & Info - Steam: https://thqn.net/aitd-steam Website: https://aloneinthedark.com Discord: https://discord.gg/aloneinthedark - Our |
| THQ Nordic reveals the Alone in the Dark Collector's Edition | 2023-08-02 | To really immerse yourself in the world of Alone in the Dark don't miss out on the Alone in the Dark Collector's Editions! With only 5000 units available worldwide, make sure to get your hands on these eldritch items like the Dark Man statue, a glow-in-the-dark steelbook, the spooky doll doorhang, additional DLC content, and much more! Watch the Collector's Edition Trailer here: The Alone in the Dark Collector's Edition (limited to 5,000 units worldwide) includes: The Dark Man -Statue 26cm / 10in height Game on PS5, Xbox Series X, or PC Alone in the Dark Steelbook Ostadte - Miniature 10cm/ 4in height Collector's Edition DLC Package (Derceto 1 |