What changed in The Long Dark in 2019

Added check to prevent Predators from attacking players through Fishing Hut walls and closed doors.

Fixed numerous areas where the Player could become stuck.

Fixed the colour of help text when hovering your cursor over heated items.

Updated missing subtitles for inspection comments, when playing as a male Survivor.

Pass on Timberwolves to fix numerous animation pops and hitches.

Challenge Mastery now awarded as soon as it’s earned.

The Gunpowder Can will no longer refill, when loading to a new area.

Timberwolves will no longer freeze in place if they try to attack a target they can’t pathfind to.

Improved collision detection between thrown objects and wildlife.

Fixed an issue that caused the Flashlight to turn on before the Aurora was fully active.

When joining a pack, Timberwolf howls are no longer cut off or repeated.

Fixed non-interactive Workbench found in the cannery. It is now usable.

Medical Locker in Bleak Inlet’s Radio Tower no longer needs Bolt Cutters.

The Buff notification will now move out of view when aiming.

Fixed Custom Mode setting for revolver availability when using Interloper as a base.

Fixed an issue that caused arrows to become non-interactable, if the arrow deflected off an object or animal after being fired, and the Player reloaded or transitioned to a new area.

Fixed various clipping and floating objects.

Increased amount of Gunpowder used, when using it as an accelerant, from 0.01 to 0.1.

Fixed unreachable Revolver that would spawn in the Workshop.

Pre-placed Snow Shelters no longer disappear upon reloading a save.

Light sources no longer appear overly bright when multiple lights are active.

Additional pass for locations where the Player could get outside of the intended play area.

Fixed an issue that would cause Fishing Hut doors to swing further than intended.

Wildlife will no longer attempt to dodge the Player, when they are far away from the Player.

Added missing Map icons in the Bleak Inlet region.

Rosehip Tea and Reishi Tea now replenishes the correct amount of thirst, when drank.

Players will no longer get stuck after entering a pre-placed Snow Shelter.

Fixed numerous areas in Bleak Inlet where the Player could become stuck.

Fixed issue that could unintentionally cutoff dialogue.

Polish pass on locations in Bleak Inlet where the Player could get outside of the intended play.

Saves now correctly display Region text for Bleak Inlet.

Fixed issue that rewarded the Nomad Badge when completing the Whiteout Challenge.

Survivors will now become wet if standing in, or near a waterfall found in the Bleak Inlet region.

Timberwolves can no longer flee to excessive distances.

Timberwolf carcasses no longer disappear if the Player saves, then reloads.

Added additional line of sight check to Timberwolves, to prevent attacks through walls and out of reach locations.

Removed various instances of invisible collision found in Bleak Inlet.

Timberwolves will now break-off their attack if a Marine Flare is lit, before the struggle occurs.

Timberwolves will now hunt prey, as intended.

Predators will no longer flee from Survivors who are atop a sloped hill.

Challenge Mastery achievement now unlocks as soon the Player has earned it.

Sewing Kits no longer lose condition when harvesting Clothing.

Removed Weak Ice location that was unintentionally placed on land in the Forlorn Muskeg.

Wolves will no longer appear to flicker when walking along the docks in the Bleak Inlet.

Fixed missing music for some players.

Crafting Time now updates to show the selected tool, instead of the most efficient tool.

“Revolvers” option updated to “Revolver Availability” for consistency.

Fixed an issue that caused the Workshop door in Bleak Inlet to no longer open when loading a save from V1.64.

Fixed a crash that could occur on some save files when loading into Bleak Inlet.

Fixed clipping and floating objects located throughout the Bleak Inlet region.

Fixed HDR lighting in the Hunter’s Lodge and Grey Mother’s House.

Nomad Badge now correctly rewarded when completing the Nomad Challenge.

Fixed a crash that could occur when entering the Snow Shelter, when using a controller.

Nomad Badge now correctly rewarded when completing the Nomad Challenge.

Removed Weak Ice location that was unintentionally placed on land in the Forlorn Muskeg.

Removed various instances of invisible collision found in Bleak Inlet.

Fixed a crash that could occur on some save files when loading into Bleak Inlet.

Fixed issue that could unintentionally cutoff dialogue.

Fixed issue that rewarded the Nomad Badge when completing the Whiteout Challenge.

Survivors will now become wet if standing in, or near a waterfall found in the Bleak Inlet region.

Fixed missing music for some players.

Crafting Time now updates to show the selected tool, instead of the most efficient tool.

Challenge Mastery achievement now unlocks as soon the Player has earned it.

Wolves will no longer appear to flicker when walking along the docks in the Bleak Inlet.

Polish pass on locations in Bleak Inlet where the Player could get outside of the intended play.

Saves now correctly display Region text for Bleak Inlet.

Fixed clipping and floating objects located throughout the Bleak Inlet region.

Added additional line of sight check to Timberwolves, to prevent attacks through walls and out of reach locations.

Predators will no longer flee from Survivors who are atop a sloped hill.

“Revolvers” option updated to “Revolver Availability” for consistency.

Timberwolf carcasses no longer disappear if the Player saves, then reloads.

Timberwolves will now hunt prey, as intended.

Fixed numerous areas in Bleak Inlet where the Player could become stuck.

Fixed a crash that could occur when entering the Snow Shelter, when using a controller.

Fixed HDR lighting in the Hunter’s Lodge and Grey Mother’s House.

Timberwolves will now break-off their attack if a Marine Flare is lit, before the struggle occurs.

Sewing Kits no longer lose condition when harvesting Clothing.

Timberwolves can no longer flee to excessive distances.

Find five grave markers in the world to achieve peace before fading away.

Fixed various UI issues including incorrect weight display for the Revolver.

Fixed numerous areas where players could become stuck or escape the map.

The Distress Pistol can no longer spawn outside of the Timberwolf Mountain Crash Site.

Added raw materials needed to craft ammunition.

Restore and repair firearms using the Milling Machine with Gunsmithing skill.

A wind-swept coastline reveals an abandoned industrial facility with new challenges.

Fixed issues related to black screens and interaction with Buffer Memory.

Fixed various issues related to Timberwolves and the Old Bear in Wintermute mode.

Assemble your own ammunition for the Rifle or Revolver at the Ammo Crafting Workbench.

Improved performance across the game.

New in-game achievements that provide gameplay benefits.

Players can now break down Campfire rings and Emergency Shelters.

Various quality of life updates included in the upcoming patch.

10+ minutes of new music added to the Survival mode soundtrack.

Addition of three new Feats to provide gameplay objectives and buffs.

Introduction of new gear items, tools, and systems to enhance late-game survival.

A new region featuring a two-part environmental puzzle and Timberwolves in Survival Mode.

A variety of bug fixes will be included in the update.

A standalone Challenge mode inspired by the community's 'Deadman' settings, designed to be extremely difficult.

Fluffy returns in the new update.

Fixed an exploit that allowed players to craft arrows even if there was time remaining.

Fixed the distance which Wolves can grab decoys.

Gwen can no longer die after completing her mission.

Added map icon for Survivors dropped by the player.

Fixed incorrect location being displayed when viewing information on the Load Screen.

Fixed Timberwolf corpses resetting after transitioning indoors.

Survivor stats now displayed while passing time.

Added further checks to prevent Wolves from attacking players through objects.

Fixed being unable to place the third rescued Survivor in some scenarios.

Fixed flames disappearing on pre-placed fires after exiting and reloading the game.

Fixed Timberwolves howling more than intended.

Fixed issue that caused players to be forced out of aim when attacked by a Timberwolf.

Fixed animation popping during the Wolf Struggle Animation while holding a Revolver.

Adjusted the size of Wade’s campfire.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from dropping a decoy from the Radial Menu.

Fixed Bears resetting to their dens after loading a save.

Fixed an issue that caused Wolf pathfinding to become confused after a decoy was dropped in certain scenarios.

Adjusted the distance which Timberwolves will hold ground when the player is holding a lit Marine Flare.

Polish pass through the episode.

Fixed numerous areas the player could become stuck.

Fixed player position changing when exiting Diagnosis.

Added a third digit to imperial values to prevent rounding errors.

Our annual Halloween Event -- 4 Days of Night -- is now live.

Animations were playing slower than intended.

Annual Halloween event running from October 27th to November 1st, 2019.

The annual Halloween Event -- 4 Days of Night -- returns, starting October 27th.

A Survival Mode update is expected in December, with more details to be shared in November.

All three episodes are now unlocked for players, allowing them to start with Episode Three or play in order.

Episode Three of The Long Dark is now live, allowing players to jump straight into the new content.

The game will no longer support 32-bit CPUs, improving performance and stability.

Enhancements for Xbox One X and PS4 Pro including HDR lighting and High Resolution support.

Episode Three of the story mode, focusing on Astrid's perspective, launches on October 22nd.

A new system to safeguard player items during major scene changes, respawning lost loot in a Lost & Found box.

Players can now access and play every major update since the launch of The Long Dark.

The next episode of WINTERMUTE, our Story Mode, is launching on October 22nd.

A forum has been created for players to discuss their experiences with the TIME CAPSULE builds.

Unlocking access to the 15 major Steam builds released since September 2014.

TIME CAPSULE builds will not receive fixes or updates, and players are advised to only submit queries for the most recent update.

The TIME CAPSULE feature is currently only available on Steam due to necessary tools.

Steps have been taken to protect player Save Files while using TIME CAPSULE.

Fixed issue preventing players from being able to damage the Old Bear in The Hunted, Part Two.

The Revolver is a significant new item introduced in the STEADFAST RANGER update, crucial for Episode Three.

The Blue Flare is a new tool that provides illumination while exploring at night.

The game has been successfully run on Nintendo Switch, though performance is currently around 15 frames-per-second.

The main story and mission content for Episode Three is mostly in place, moving into deeper playtesting and bug-hunting.

Timberwolves introduced as a new predator in Episode Three, noted for being tougher and smarter than regular wolves.

Fixed issue where Arrows could become stuck in mid-air.

Fixed issue where Arrows could deflect off surfaces incorrectly.

Fixed issue where Arrows could be pushed through the ground.

Arrows deflecting incorrectly off soft surfaces, being pushed through ground, and becoming stuck in the air after being fired

Fixed issue where rapidly picking up items took longer than intended

Fixed issue causing the End Credits to pause when finished and waiting for player input.

Fixed issue where players were unable to climb up and dismount the rope outside an Ice Cave entrance in Hushed River Valley.

Fixed issue causing the UI to display more Fuel than was actually available, due to a rounding error.

Fixed rare issue that would cause players to become stuck if grabbing a Rabbit while holding a gear item from their Backpack.

Fixed issue causing the player to become stuck in the New Game menu if they had more than the max saves allowed across all game modes.

Fixed issue where players couldn’t interact with the world while reloading a weapon.

Fixed issue where players could be pushed off ledges or through the world by an invisible 'bubble', including when traversing the exterior of Carter Dam.

Fixed issue causing wildlife to become stuck and run in place in various areas.

Updated Rabbit Carcass flavour text description to account for all harvest states.

Fixed issue where players were unable to use a controller button/keyboard key to access the 'More Info' option when viewing the Journal.

Fixed issue causing HUD status indicators to appear on Load Screens, if the status was triggered immediately before a scene transition.

Updated 'Wildlife Respawn Frequency' tooltip description to match intended behaviour.

Fixed issue causing the Journal shortcut to remain visible on-screen when Sleeping after the plane crash in Episode One.

Fixed issue causing the Improvised Head Wrap to appear incorrectly on the Clothing screen when combined with a second Hat layer.

Fixed issue that kept the Reishi Mushroom tooltip from appearing after collecting Reishi Mushrooms.

Fixed issue with Bow aiming where Arrow position was slightly offset, affecting accuracy.

Revolver ammunition reduced to 10 per box from 12.

Fixed missing transition to walk when the Player runs out of Stamina while running.

Improved Rifle aiming system to address shortfall in raycast technique.

Increased likelihood of Revolver spawns at the expense of fewer Rifle spawns.

Removed flashing exclamation mark on Slope indicator due to causing widespread anxiety amongst the community.

Fixed issue where Sprain Risk affliction indicator would appear on every scene transition.

Fixed issue where players could not dismount from rope on upper cliff edge in an Ice Cave (Hushed River Valley region).

Fixed issue where text was missing for the Small Arms (Revolver) research book.

Reduced effectiveness of Revolver when used against Moose and reduced critical chance against Bears.

Resolved issue where revised Sprain system could trigger sprains on flat surfaces when Encumbered, Sprinting, or Exhausted.

Addressed a crashing issue that caused the game to crash to desktop on PC.

Enhancements to current gameplay mechanics.

Updated 'Disable HUD' setting to remove object labels (useful for game footage capture).

Fixed numerous issues causing stretched or missing textures.

Fixed numerous issues causing objects to clip and float in the world.

Stave off Frostbite on your Head and Hands with these basic wraps.

Fixed numerous issues causing the player to become stuck in the terrain.

Numerous updates to Wildlife pathfinding.

Introducing new gameplay tools and a new Revolver.

Fixed issue causing muffled dialogue VO after firing a Rifle indoors.

A slow-gain condition restoration item brewed from a renewable natural resource.

General performance improvements across the game.

Upgraded to a new version of Unity, enabling widespread improvements across the game.

Quick-shot Stamina and Fatigue boost, useful for getting yourself out of a variety of bad situations.

Completely overhauled shooting and aiming mechanics for the Rifle and other ranged tools.

Improved Sprain gameplay dynamics and first aid solutions.

Fixed various overlapping UI elements in all languages.

Fixed issue that restricted the game’s framerate to 120fps (on applicable systems).

Fixed numerous pathing issues in the world due to missing nav mesh.

A close-quarters defensive tool against hostile wildlife.

Fixed issue causing mission sub-objectives to overlap with the next line.

Includes various bug fixes and performance optimizations.

The team is working on Episode Three, focusing on Astrid's survival in Pleasant Valley.

The next Survival update will roll out the latest version of Unity, improving performance on all platforms.

The Sprains system will be fixed in the next Survival update.

Aiming mechanics for the Rifle and Bow will be overhauled to improve integration of Fatigue and breathing cycle.

Upcoming Survival update will include a new Food item, a new Clothing item, and the addition of the Revolver.

The team is still working on performance issues for the Nintendo Switch version of The Long Dark.

Fixed issue where cabinet doors could shift out of place after breaking down other objects in the same interior.

Fixed issue causing the Push/Pull Knife UI text to overlap in German and French during the encounter with Hobbs in Episode One.

Fixed issue causing various shrubs and rocks to float in Pleasant Valley.

Fixed issue where ice textures could appear distorted in various locations.

Fixed issue where ice was missing collision in several locations, causing players to fall through.

Fixed issue causing Jeremiah’s Storage Bin outside Trapper’s Homestead to appear sunk into the ground in Episode Two.

Fixed issue causing the Stamina Bar colours to be inverted.

Fixed issue where the warmth bonus from equipping a lit Storm Lantern or Torch wasn’t being applied correctly in-game.

Fixed issue preventing players from using the keyboard to select weapons during a Wolf Struggle.

Fixed issue causing the interior of Trapper’s Homestead to appear briefly prior to a cinematic at the beginning of Episode Two.

Fixed various environment art issues.

Fixed issue where, while Charcoal is equipped, the Ammunition UI would appear when bringing up Quick Stats.

Fixed issue that kept players from being able to interact with objects after rapidly equipping and throwing Stones.

Fixed issue preventing players from picking up various loose Rifle Ammunition in Forlorn Muskeg.

Fixed issue where the wrong location would appear on-screen when inside the Bear Cave in Episode Two.

Fixed issue that could cause cupboard doors to appear out of place in various interior locations.

Fixed issue causing out-of-sync subtitle timing during the Old Bear encounter inside the Crummy in Broken Railroad.

Fixed an issue where the game would need to be reloaded after changing languages for the change to take effect.

Fixed issue preventing the Old Bear from reacting to the player during Hunted Part Two after multiple indoor transitions.

Fixed an issue where changing key bindings could alter the appearance of the description text when equipping certain items.

Fixed issue where players could incorrectly place items above NPCs, making the items appear to float.

Fixed an issue with overlapping text on Jeremiah’s Storage Bin.

Fixed issue causing the Breyerhouse Winter Crew Warning note to display incorrectly when examined.

Fixed issue causing a lamp to float after breaking down a table in the Milton House location in Mountain Town.

Fixed issue where players could become trapped after crawling inside a pipe outside Carter Hydro Dam.

Fixed issue where the HUD would display the Rifle Ammunition count on the wrong side of the screen when putting the Rifle away or switching equipped items.

Fixed an issue where breaking down furniture inside a building could sometimes cause kitchen cabinet doors to become offset.

Fixed issue causing a Tinder Plug to become embedded inside a chair in Trapper’s Homestead.

Fixed issue where Clothing item slots would remain highlighted after closing the Clothing menu and switching between keyboard and gamepad.

Fixed issue causing text to overlap when the 'RELOAD' command appears after equipping the Distress Pistol.

Fixed issue causing Grey Mother to float if a Deer Hide was placed under her chair.

Fixed issue preventing players from placing Hacksaws and Arrows on flat ground.

Fixed issue that kept some cinematic sequences from triggering when placing the Bear Spear on the ground in Episode Two.

Fixed issue causing the Map screen to run out of memory and stop displaying icons for newly mapped locations.

Fixed issue with the Old Bear’s pathing to prevent it from running into a cave wall during the 'What One Man Can Do' mission in Episode Two.

Fixed issue causing wildlife carcasses to sink into the snow at various locations in Mystery Lake.

Fixed issue causing items to float and overlap in the Maintenance Shed due to the new Forge location.

Fixed issue that kept some objective information for the 'Survival School' side missions from being visible to players.

Fixed issue where a Mackenzie VO line about the locked bank vault could be triggered multiple times in Episode One.

Resolved issue causing Wolves to become stuck in their howling animation and unresponsive to the player.

Fixed issue preventing players from picking up the Storm Lantern and Torch from the shelf in Trapper’s Homestead at the beginning of Episode Two.

Fixed issue causing the Knowledge item for frozen corpses to be missing from the Journal after the tutorial kicker appears on screen.

Added animation to the red cloth around the Bear Spear when returning to Jeremiah at the end of the 'What One Man Can Do' mission in Episode Two.

Fixed issue that allowed players to interact with an invisible terrain barrier near the tunnel in Forlorn Muskeg that connects to Mystery Lake.

Fixed issue that kept the final Episode Two cinematic in Carter Dam from triggering if a player had an item in Placement mode as the sequence was about to begin.

Fixed issue that would sometimes leave the player with a black screen after an encounter with the Old Bear in Episode Two.

Fixed issue causing the 'FINISHED' option displayed during NPC dialogues to be missing in Italian and Polish.

Fixed issue blocking the completion of the 'Start a Fire' objective if a player had already placed a Campfire prior to the objective kicker appearing on screen.

Fixed issue where the Journal would not update when Mackenzie retrieves the Bear Spear in the cave during the 'What One Man Can Do' mission in Episode Two.

Fixed issue that incorrectly allowed Placement of Clothing items on top of Fires.

Fixed issue causing the Campfire associated with Hank’s Hatch side mission at Mystery Lake’s Unnamed Pond to burn indefinitely.

Fixed issue causing the 'Crumpled Note' to appear twice at the Maintenance Shed in Broken Railroad during Episode Two.

Fixed issue causing a brief visual anomaly to appear prior to the final cinematic in Carter Dam at the end of Episode Two.

Fixed issue causing overlapping text to display when interacting with Cairns.

Fixed an issue where Mackenzie could become stuck near the cave to leave Milton at the end of Episode One.

Fixed issue causing papers to float after breaking down a table in Mystery Lake Camp Office.

Fixed issue that kept the New Location Discovered kicker from appearing after finding Mackenzie’s crashed plane.

Fixed issue preventing proper Rifle Placement on the wall mount inside the Broken Railroad Hunting Lodge.

Linux Only: Fixed issue causing the cinematic to play incorrectly after killing the Old Bear in Episode Two.

Fixed issue that kept the Crafting menu from scrolling correctly when using a gamepad or the mousewheel.

Fixed issue where players could simultaneously Cook Meat and Boil Water on the same Cooking surface.

Fixed issue that allowed the player to move between the bed and the wall inside Orca Gas.

Tuned Wolves in Green Survivor Experience Mode to be less aggressive.

Fixed issue with the collision shape for the Hacksaw to make Placing the item easier on various surfaces.