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EPISODE FIVE -- KEY ART REVEAL

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Hello fans,

We’re thrilled to reveal the Episode Five key art today.

The Episode Five poster art showcases the dual struggles of Episode Five, both Mackenzie and Astrid’s journey to find each other, help the survivors of Great Bear Island, and finally crack the secrets of the Quiet Apocalypse.

This art was created by Kjetil Nystuen, who also created the revised key art and posters for Episodes One to Four that you can see here.

Episode Five of WINTERMUTE, The Long Dark’s Story Mode, launches on March 31st, 2026, and brings the epic survival saga to its conclusion.

- The Hinterland Team

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