We’ve just released patch 1.04, which in addition to fixing a handful of small issues also makes a big addition: harder difficulty modes! Instead of just Normal and Easy, Near Death now includes Hard and Condition 1 difficulties. Hard is hard, and Condition 1 will test even the most seasoned players. Both modes come with achievements so that you can prove to all your friends that you survived a full-on Condition 1 blizzard in Antarctica. As for what these modes do, they both step up the intensity of the weather right from the start of the game. They also make it so that you receive less loot from containers, freeze faster, and run out of resources faster. Especially with Condition 1, you really have to think about every move and manage your resources extremely carefully; the conditions are brutal, so you can’t waste a single drop of kerosene or even one precious battery. Here’s the full patch list, and we’ll keep an eye out for players sporting the new difficulty achievements!

• Added two new difficulty levels: Hard and Condition 1. If you’re one of those “eh, Near Death didn’t seem that hard to me” folks, we have a new challenge for you, along with shiny new achievements if you can escape Sutro Station in utterly merciless conditions.
• Added version information to the bottom right corner of the Options menu.
• Fixed bug where players could accidentally place their heater on the other side of a door just after forcing it closed.
• Fixed issue where in rare instances you can get duplicate quests after placing objects on the snowcat.
• Miscellaneous small fixes to rare cosmetic bugs.

Weve just released patch 1.04, which in addition to fixing a handful of small issues also makes a big addition: harder difficulty modes! Instead of just Normal and Easy, Near Death now includes Hard and Condition 1 difficulties. Hard is hard, and Condition 1 will test even the most seasoned players. Both modes come with achievements so that you can prove to all your friends that you survived a full-on Condition 1 blizzard in Antarctica. As for what these modes do, they both step up the intensity of the weather right from the start of the game. They also make it so that you receive less loot from containers, freeze faster, and run out of resources faster. Especially with Condition 1, you really have to think about every move and manage your resources extremely carefully; the conditions are brutal, so you cant waste a single drop of kerosene or even one precious battery. Heres the full patch list, and well keep an eye out for players sporting the new difficulty achievements!

• Added two new difficulty levels: Hard and Condition 1. If youre one of those eh, Near Death didnt seem that hard to me folks, we have a new challenge for you, along with shiny new achievements if you can escape Sutro Station in utterly merciless conditions.
• Added version information to the bottom right corner of the Options menu.
• Fixed bug where players could accidentally place their heater on the other side of a door just after forcing it closed.
• Fixed issue where in rare instances you can get duplicate quests after placing objects on the snowcat.
• Miscellaneous small fixes to rare cosmetic bugs.

Features

• Unique gameplay suited to the harsh realities of a frigid, dark continent. Create light trails to mark your way in zero-visibility storms. Melt frozen doors and obstacles to explore the base in search of supplies. Find temporary warmth with your portable heater. These are just some of the abilities you’ll use while exploring and escaping Sutro Station.
  
• A dynamic weather system that uses snow, wind, temperature, lighting, and more to create a multitude of Antarctic conditions ranging from brief moments of calm to raging winds and blinding whiteouts.
  
• A realtime temperature simulation that dynamically freezes and thaws the environment room by room, based on exposure to the elements, building layout, and the base’s power system. As the player, you’ll repair damaged areas and protect them from the elements to create pockets of safety and expand your reach.
  
• A fully explorable Antarctic research station with seamless open world navigation over an unforgiving landscape.

• OS: (64-bit OS required)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent (64-bit processor required)Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 1GB memory (or AMD equivalent)
• Storage: 1 GB available space