The Long Dark PlayStation 4 Release Date Delayed In Europe

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A shock decision by PEGI has left The Long Dark being hit with a PEGI-16 rating, which means The Long Dark needs to be re-certified by Sony in Europe for PS4.

This only affects the European launch of the PlayStation 4 version of Hinterland Studio's The Long Dark, which had been given a PEGI-12 rating until this surprise change. Fortunately for PC survivalist fans the Steam launch continues August 1st as Valve doesn't require certification. Xbox One also sticks to August 1st.

"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," blogged the studio. "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."

"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."

The game has been given a T rating by the ESRB for North America and a 12 rating by Germany's USK, but PEGI decided it was at least for 16 year-old gamers.

The Long Dark releases on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 August 1st, 2017, but on PlayStation 4 August 8th in Europe.

The Long Dark (I)
The Long Dark is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves a...
Release Dates
1 Aug 2017-Xbox One
22 Sep 2014-PC (Early Access)
1 Aug 2017-PS4
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