Wraeclast

Wraeclast is a fictional island featured in the 2019 survival horror game The Long Dark. It serves as the primary setting for the primary episodic content of the game, "Wintermute," and is a location players can explore in the survival mode. The island is depicted as a remote, sparsely populated area in the Canadian wilderness, somewhere in the northern territories. Its name evokes a sense of isolation and harshness, fitting for the game's themes.

The environment of Wraeclast is characterized by its extreme winter conditions, with vast snow-covered forests, frozen lakes, and rugged, mountainous terrain. Players will encounter abandoned settlements, logging camps, and isolated cabins, remnants of a past human presence. These locations provide shelter and resources but are also often populated by dangerous wildlife, such as wolves and bears. The island's geography plays a significant role in gameplay, influencing navigation, resource scarcity, and the challenges faced by the player character. The narrative of The Long Dark often unfolds on Wraeclast, as the protagonist, William Mackenzie, searches for his missing wife, Astrid Greenwood, amidst the unforgiving wilderness and mysterious events following a geomagnetic disaster. The island's isolation is a key element in the game's atmosphere, emphasizing the struggle for survival against both the natural elements and the unknown.