Fade to Silence

Fade to Silence

Released Apr 2019

Fade to Silence is a single-player and co-op survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world that is frozen in an eternal winter. Snow and ice have shaped a merciless landscape. Nature is corrupted. Monstrous creatures out of an Eldritch horror dream roam the frozen wasteland.

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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Fade to Silence launched out of Early Access on April 30, 2019, completing its development journey that began with Early Access in early 2018. During Early Access, the team shipped several substantial updates adding new regions, followers, co-op multiplayer, and game systems — culminating in the full 1.0 release which brought the complete story, dream sequences, a reworked tutorial, and the Survival Book. Following launch, the team released two hotfixes (May 3 and May 10, 2019) addressing crashes and minor bugs, and a small feature patch on May 14, 2019 adjusting stamina mechanics based on player feedback. After May 14, 2019, there are no further developer communications, no announced DLC, no roadmap for post-launch content, and no unreleased items listed in the store. The game has no DLC on the store at all. The store description contains no language suggesting ongoing or planned content additions. The game shipped as a complete, self-contained product and received only post-launch polish before the developer went quiet. With no outstanding commitments and no post-launch content cadence, the game is complete as of the final patch in May 2019.
Evidence
Fade to Silence officially launched out of Early Access on April 30, 2019, releasing simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
news post · Apr 30, 2019 source content shipped
high
Release patch notes (version 1.1) delivered the full story, dream sequences, dream gallery, reworked tutorial, survival book, and extensive bug fixes — completing all features announced for 1.0.
news post · Apr 30, 2019 source content shipped
high

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Details

Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Fade to Silence is a single-player and co-op survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world that is frozen in an eternal winter. Snow and ice have shaped a merciless landscape. Nature is corrupted. Monstrous creatures out of an Eldritch horror dream roam the frozen wasteland.



As the player you take the role of Ash, a natural but tormented leader. In that role you explore a post-apocalyptic, frozen wasteland to gather the resources necessary to establish a refuge for survival. With dwindling resources, simple tasks like upgrading equipment and collecting materials quickly require an expedition to scavenge the necessary items. In the search for survival materials, you must navigate a vast territory, in which you will encounter Eldritch monsters and an even greater foe: the unrelenting winter. While freezing temperatures constantly take their toll on Ash, the deadliest event is that of a blizzard. If caught by surprise, it takes every ounce of skill, determination and luck to survive.



In order to survive and overcome all challenges, you need to attract followers, bringing them into your refuge. Each individual skillset and character traits grants access to higher tier resources and gear. Without followers, you can scavenge only the barest necessities, crafting only makeshift tools and weapons.



Fade to Silence introduces the many dynamics of a harsh winter climate to a complex, character-driven, group survival experience. The dynamic weather system adds to the immersion of survival in a cold, corrupted world. Survival depends on how well you read weather patterns, and if you come to the right conclusion: either to look for shelter or to press home. The dynamic snow displacement leaves a realistic path by both player character and NPC. This telltale sign will tell you regions where it is good to hunt and regions where monsters are roaming.

Features:

  • Tense atmosphere and unforgiving gameplay. This is a strategist’s game.
  • An exploration mode lets you roam the world and experience the story at your own pace.
  • Explore a vast winter landscape: The launch version lets you explore a river delta, a dense forest region and cultivated farmland of an 8km² area.
  • Wolf Sled Expeditions: Pack your sled, take a follower with you and engage in long-term expeditions into the farthest regions.
  • Recruit followers to get access to better gear, enabling you to survive the cold environment and increasingly dangerous creatures.
  • Lead your followers and keep them alive. You will face harsh moral choices.
  • Battle increasingly dangerous Eldritch creatures that roam an apocalyptic world.
  • 2 player co-op gameplay (once the host player has recruited the first follower)
  • Trust your inner voice. It is your friend.
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