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What changed in The Long Dark in 2022

131 updates · 18 main milestones · Feb 25, 2022 to Dec 20, 2022

  1. 2 events
    Fixed game restart issue when entering/exiting cavesbug fix

    Implemented a potential fix for a rare issue where entering or exiting a Cave could restart the game and reset player progress.

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    Fix for rare cave entry/exit game restart issuebug fix

    Implemented a potential fix for a rare issue where entering or exiting a Cave could restart the game and reset player progress.

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  2. 14 events
    Fixed settings not saving between launchesbug fix

    Fixed an issue where some game Settings did not save between launches.

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    Fixed floating book in Mystery Lake trailerbug fix

    Fixed a floating book in a Mystery Lake trailer by the Carter Dam.

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    Updated Insomnia Affliction duration textlocalization

    Updated text and translations to properly reflect '18-36 hours' for the Insomnia Affliction duration.

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    Resolved loading screen hang and black screen issuebug fixMilestone

    Fixed a data migration issue that occasionally caused the game to get stuck on the loading screen for some players, and occasionally resulted in a black screen on loading.

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    Fixed disappearing books when dropped as a stackbug fix

    Fixed an issue where books appeared to disappear when dropped as a stack.

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    Updated Insomnia Affliction duration textlocalization

    Updated text and translations to properly reflect '18-36 hours' for the Insomnia Affliction duration

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    Fixed display number issue for multiple monitorsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where changing the Display Number in Options would not change which monitor the game is displayed on.

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    Game settings now save between launchesbug fix

    Fixed issue where some game Settings did not save between launches

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    Fixed floating book in Mystery Lake trailerbug fix

    Fixed a floating book in a Mystery Lake trailer by the Carter Dam

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    Fixed loading screen hang and black screen issuesbug fix

    Fixed a data migration issue that occasionally caused the game to get stuck on the loading screen and resulted in a black screen.

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    Fixed teleportation issue in Snow Shelterbug fix

    Fixed an issue where loading the game in a Snow Shelter could teleport the player to an unexpected location.

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    Fixed teleportation issue in Snow Shelterbug fix

    Fixed an issue where loading the game in a Snow Shelter could teleport the player to an unexpected location

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    Display Number setting now changes monitor correctlybug fix

    Fixed an issue where changing the Display Number in Options would not change which monitor the game is displayed on

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    Resolved disappearing books issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where books appeared to disappear when dropped as a stack

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  3. 1 event
    Radial Menu Item Location Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue where items appeared in the incorrect location in the Radial Menu.

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  4. 1 event
    Fixed incorrect item locations in Radial Menubug fix

    Fixed issue where items appeared in the incorrect location in the Radial Menu.

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  5. 4 events
    Fixed low-resolution textures on Low detail settingvisuals

    Fixed objects and textures appearing at lower resolution than intended when the game detail is set to 'Low.'

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    Fixed unintended item spawns in Memento Cachesbug fix

    Fixed an issue where items spawned unintentionally in Memento Caches on Interloper games.

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    Fixed initialization issue for Tales from the Far Territorybug fix

    Fixed an issue where TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY did not initialize correctly for some players when launching on Steam.

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    Fixed stuck locations in Airfield Region and Long Rail Transitionbug fix

    Fixed a number of locations in the Airfield Region and Long Rail Transition where players could become stuck.

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  6. 4 events
    Fixed rifle variants issue in Survival Modebug fix

    Fixed an issue where new rifle variants appeared lined up inside a trailer by Carter Hydro Dam in the new Updated Survival Mode.

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    Mac build availability notequality of life

    Noted that the Mac build isn't currently live for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, and Mac players should not attempt to download the update.

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    WINTERMUTE access clarificationquality of life

    Clarified that players who previously purchased THE LONG DARK do not need to re-purchase WINTERMUTE.

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    Survival saves compatibility warninggameplay

    Warned that previous Survival saves will not work with the game once updated, even without purchasing the Expansion Pass.

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  7. 5 events
    Tales from the Far Territory Expansion Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    First paid expansion pass for Survival Mode launching on December 5th, 2022.

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    Introduction of Airfield Regionnew contentMilestone

    Part One features the new Airfield Region with a Control Tower and new mysteries.

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    Planned Updates Every 8-10 Weekschanges

    Updates will be released every 8-10 weeks as part of the expansion campaign.

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    New Regions and Gameplay in Expansionnew contentMilestone

    Expansion includes new Regions, new Gameplay, and objective-based Tales.

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    Release of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    The new expansion is available now on Steam, introducing new content and regions.

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  8. 6 events
    Tales From The Far Territory Expansion Pass Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    First paid expansion pass for Survival Mode, adding new regions, gameplay, and narrative challenges.

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    New Gameplay Systems: Electrostatic Fog, Insomnia, Handheld Shortwave, Travois, Trader, Safehouse Customizationnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new gameplay mechanics in the expansion.

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    Three New Regions: Airfield, Mine, Mountain Passnew contentMilestone

    New areas to explore in the Far Territory expansion.

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    20+ Minutes of New Survival Musicaudio

    New music tracks added for an enhanced survival experience.

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    Three New Tales: Narrative Challengesnew contentMilestone

    New narrative challenges revealing mysteries of the Far Territory.

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    New Clothing and Food Items, and Rare Tool Variantsnew content

    Additional items to enhance gameplay experience.

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  9. 11 events
    Full Global Loot and Wildlife Refreshbalance changeMilestone

    All loot tables and wildlife have been rebalanced across the game.

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    Tales from the Far Territory Expansion Pass Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    The first paid content for The Long Dark since 2014, featuring new regions and gameplay systems.

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    Improvised Crampons Craftingnew content

    Players can now craft their own Improvised Crampons.

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    New Gameplay Systems Introducednew contentMilestone

    Features like Handheld Shortwave, Travois, Safehouse Customization, and Complex Recipes for Cooking will be added.

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    Introduction of Burdock Plantnew content

    A new edible plant, Burdock, has been added to the game.

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    Narrative-themed Challenges Addednew content

    Three Tales that reveal insights into the Far Territory's history will be included.

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    20+ Minutes of New Survival Musicnew content

    New music will be included in the first Drop of the Expansion Pass.

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    Time Capsule Feature for Old Savesquality of life

    Players can continue using old saves on an older version of the game via Time Capsule.

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    Three New Regions Introducednew contentMilestone

    The Expansion Pass will include three new regions, starting with 'Forsaken Airfield'.

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    New Save System Implementedsystem

    Old Survival saves will not be compatible with the updated game due to changes in the Save system.

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    New First-Person Animationsnew content

    New animations for harvesting actions and more have been added.

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  10. 15 events
    Torch lighting issue fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that prevented players from lighting torches from a lit Stove or Rim Grill.

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    Manage Data button link fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused the Manage Data button to link incorrectly to Unity’s Cloud Analytics.

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    Voice Audio slider responsiveness fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that prevented the Voice Audio slider from responding correctly in Audio Options.

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    Progression issue fix in Donnerbug fix

    Fixed an issue that prevented players from progressing past the planks after the rooftop escape sequence.

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    Surveyed Locations display fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that prevented the Surveyed Locations from displaying the correct number of locations in the Journal.

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    Fixed phone call bug in Aftermath missionbug fix

    Resolved a bug that prevents players from receiving a phone call from Molly at the end of 'Aftermath' in Episode Three.

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    Subtitles visibility fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused subtitles to appear underneath the Radial Menu, making them unreadable.

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    HDR mode enabling issue fix on PS4bug fix

    Fixed an issue that prevented the game from enabling HDR mode on HDR-enabled devices.

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    Carcasses decay rate fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused Carcasses to decay at an accelerated rate.

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    Match duplication issue fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that allowed players to duplicate Matches by adding a stack to a container while a Match is lit.

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    Item duplication fix in The Detonatorsbug fix

    Fixed an issue that would cause an item being held by the Player to be duplicated after triggering the Mine Collapse cinematic.

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    Brightness Slider issue on PS4/PS5bug fix

    Investigating reports that the Brightness Slider is not working on PS4/PS5.

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    Interaction tag fix on Prison Gatebug fix

    Fixed the interaction tag on the Prison Gate to prevent it from appearing below the gate.

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    Corrupted save game fix in Traumabug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused a corrupted save game if saved immediately after the first conversation with Father Thomas.

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    Fire Starting Menu check addedgameplay

    Added a check to the Fire Starting Menu to prevent opening if not all required items are available.

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  11. 9 events
    Individual Paid DLC Packagesnew content

    Content from the season pass will also be available in 3-4 individual paid DLC packages for those preferring complete content.

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    Introduction of Paid Expansion Content for Survival Modenew contentMilestone

    The Long Dark will begin producing paid expansion content for Survival Mode, allowing for more frequent updates and new features.

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    Continued Free Updates for Base Survival Gamequality of life

    Free updates will still be provided for the base Survival game, ensuring all players have a good experience.

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    Leadership Transition for The Long Darkchanges

    Katie Sorrell takes over as Project Lead, ensuring continuity and future growth for the game.

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    Launch of Season Pass for Survival Modenew contentMilestone

    A season pass-type approach will be introduced, providing a campaign of updates over 15-18 months.

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    Decoupling Survival and Story ModesgameplayMilestone

    Survival Mode will now run as a standalone experience, allowing for independent updates without affecting Story Mode.

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    Anticipated Release of Episode FivegameplayMilestone

    Episode Five is expected to be released in 2023, concluding the WINTERMUTE story.

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    Improved Update Process for Survival Modequality of lifeMilestone

    The update process for Survival Mode will be easier and faster due to the separation from Story Mode.

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    Pricing Strategy for Paid Contentbalance change

    The season pass will offer a discount on the combined price of the DLC, ensuring fair pricing.

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  12. 57 events
    Fixed Radial Menu opening issue with Steam Input enabledbug fix
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    Fixed containers re-randomizing contents after being searchedbug fix
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    Fixed placement of Birch Saplings in Hushed River Valleyvisuals
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    Fixed floating or misplaced objects in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed light effects appearing in Steam Tunnels during Auroravisuals
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    Fixed item stacking issue in Blackrock Minesbug fix
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    Fixed disappearing door frames in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed issue preventing climbing through window in Infirmarybug fix
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    Optimized save data to reduce overall size of save filesquality of life
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    Updated Unity Engine to version 2019.4.34f1system
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    Fixed issue preventing breaking down Hand Truck in Blackrock Regionbug fix
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    Fixed clipping of bushes and grass through environmentvisuals
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    Fixed text rendering at lower resolution on Main Menubug fix
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    Fixed item-related warning messages appearing underneath menusbug fix
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    Updated Linux builds to use Vulkan by defaultperformance
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    Fixed pre-existing Carcasses decaying faster than intendedbug fix
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    Fixed issue preventing opening gate to Carter Dambug fix
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    Fixed fuel automatically adding to fire with Xbox Controllerbug fix
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    Fixed interaction with containers while holding a lit Noisemakerbug fix
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    Fixed incorrect button icon for Elevator in Blackrock Regionbug fix
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    Fixed locations reporting as newly discovered when already discoveredbug fix
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    Fixed floating objects throughout the worldvisuals
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    Fixed suffocating state issue after saving and reloadingbug fix
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    Fixed warning text not appearing for Anxious/Afraid Afflictionbug fix
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    Fixed missing roads on Blackrock Region mapbug fix
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    Fixed lighting issues with snow in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed access to invalid areas in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed Crafting Filter defaulting to Ammunition Crafting Filterbug fix
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    Fixed Key for Paradise Meadows Farm de-spawningbug fix
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    Adjusted Level of Detail settings in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed Noisemakers becoming unlit when transitioning through load screenbug fix
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    Fixed Ballistic Vest's buff remaining active after removalbug fix
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    Fixed issues where players could become stuck or fall through the world in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed misaligned water trigger in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed stuttering or freezes when Lighting a Campfire or Torchbug fix
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    Fixed Journal appearing corrupted at Challenge endbug fix
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    Fixed crafting more Bullets than Gunpowder supply allowsbug fix
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    Fixed excessive Z-Fighting on Linuxbug fix
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    General art and environment polish pass on all Regionsvisuals
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    Prevented Players from falling through objects after waking from sleepbug fix
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    Fixed missing dialogue audio with Methuselahbug fix
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    Fixed Subtitles and Closed Captions disappearing with Voiceover audio level at 0bug fix
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    Fixed issues where items could fall through the world in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Crafting Noisemaker no longer increases Repair Skillbalance change
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    Fixed sinking issue with planks in Minesvisuals
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    Fixed Crampon Repair mistakenly requiring a Sewing Kitbug fix
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    Fixed empty UI box appearing when pressing Escape in Cooking Slot menubug fix
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    Fixed Prepper Caches appearing on the Map without Surveybug fix
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    Fixed game hanging during autosave with cinematic playingbug fix
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    Fixed scaling issues with rock facades in Blackrock Regionvisuals
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    Fixed explosion decals from Noisemakers disappearingbug fix
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    Fixed hole in interior geometry of carsvisuals
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    Fixed floating materials after breaking down objects in Old Substationvisuals
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    Fixed locations incorrectly appearing as Surveyed at Challenge startbug fix
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    Fixed Voyager and Stalker default difficulty settingsbug fix
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    Fixed Noisemaker not exploding if thrown during strugglebug fix
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    Fixed Journal displaying incorrect number of collectable Buffer Memoriesbug fix
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  13. 2 events
    Steam Deck Verificationsystem

    The Long Dark is now verified for Steam Deck, allowing players to access their Steam library on the go.

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    Visual and Performance Improvements on Linuxperformance

    Improvements have been made to enhance the visual and performance experience on Linux for Steam Deck users.

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