What changed in Amnesia: The Dark Descent in 2018

12 updates · 1 main milestone · Oct 2, 2018 to Oct 9, 2018

  1. 6 events
    Hard Mode Featuresgameplay

    In Hard Mode, autosaves are disabled, manual saving costs 4 tinderboxes, and sanity dropping to zero results in death.

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    Hard Mode Available for Linux and Macnew content

    The Hard Mode update is now available for Linux and Mac users, featuring increased difficulty.

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    No Danger Music in Hard Modegameplay

    There is no danger music when monsters are near in Hard Mode, increasing the tension.

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    Increased Monster Difficulty in Hard Modegameplay

    Monsters are faster, spot the player more easily, deal more damage, and stay around longer in Hard Mode.

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    New Trophy for Completing Hard Modegameplay

    Players who complete the game on Hard Mode will earn a new trophy called Masochist.

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    Illuminatus Achievement Affected by Hard Modegameplay

    The Illuminatus achievement cannot be obtained while playing in Hard Mode due to reduced tinderboxes.

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  2. 6 events
    Hard Mode Featuresgameplay

    In Hard Mode, autosaves are disabled, manual saving costs 4 tinderboxes, sanity dropping to zero results in death, and resources are scarcer.

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    Monster Behavior in Hard Modegameplay

    Monsters are faster, spot the player more easily, deal more damage, and stay around longer in Hard Mode.

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    New Trophy for Hard Modegameplay

    Completing the game on Hard Mode earns the player a new trophy called Masochist.

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    No Danger Music in Hard Modegameplay

    There is no danger music when monsters are near in Hard Mode.

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    Impact on Illuminatus Achievementgameplay

    The Hard Mode affects the Illuminatus achievement, which cannot be obtained while playing in this mode.

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    Introduction of Hard Modenew contentMilestone

    A new Hard Mode is now available, increasing the game's difficulty with various new mechanics.

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