What changed in The Long Dark in 2023

Switch version of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, including Parts One to Four, is targeted for release by the end of April 2024.

Hinterland will be closed for winter holidays from December 22nd to January 8th.

The final episode of WINTERMUTE titled 'THE LIGHT AT THE END OF ALL THINGS' announced.

Fixed an issue where the Buried Echoes Badge would not appear on-screen upon completing the Tale.

Fixed an issue where the Insulated Flask would never be damaged during Struggles.

Fixed an issue where notifications for new Afflictions would not appear after a Bear Struggle.

Fixed an issue where time spent in the Langston Mine was not recorded in the Survivor's Journal > Stats.

Fixed an issue where no sound effects would play when automatically reloading a Canister.

Fixed an issue where some randomly spawned corpse and container locations would reset or double upon entering and exiting the Concentrator Building.

Fish of the same species now provide more consistent Vitamin C values.

Fixed a rare crash that could occur when interacting with the Security Chief's remains during the Buried Echoes Tale.

Fixed an issue where Travois trails would disappear upon entering and exiting an interior.

Fixed an issue where Polaroids in the Zone of Contamination would not reveal their associated Vista location when picked up.

Fixed an issue where the sound effect of turning off a Flashlight was delayed.

Resolved issues where Broth could not be consumed, displayed no Calorie value, and was incorrectly treated in crafting.

Fixed an issue where Poisoned Wolf Carcasses could disappear after Harvesting them.

Fixed an issue where some containers could not be searched in the Langston Mine.

Fixed an issue where the camera could temporarily dip underground when interacting with a Timberwolf Carcass.

Fixed an issue where the Knife would be missing from the Survivor’s hand when Harvesting a Timberwolf.

Adjusted the tank rail car to better visually match other rail cars.

Fixed an issue where Canisters provided no audio feedback when picked up, dropped, or moved to and from the inventory.

Fixed an issue where exiting the First-Person Harvest UI for Rabbits or Ptarmigans caused the Carcass to disappear.

Fixed an issue where collision was missing from a wall in the Concentrator Building, allowing players to fall out of bounds.

Resolved an issue where Bears would not spawn in multiple locations where they normally should.

Fixed an issue which caused a Toxic Gas warning sign to appear and disappear based on the Survivor's location.

Fixed an issue where Chemical Hazards would change their level of detail too abruptly.

Fixed an issue where ambient audio suppression was never disabled after listening to Foreman's Site Report Collectables.

Fixed an issue where the Respirator could lose Condition and sometimes be found in a Ruined state.

Resolved an issue causing crashes on Xbox and Playstation when entering or exiting the Langston Mine.

Fixed an issue where Chemical Hazard ambience and audio would trigger at incorrect times.

Fixed an issue where a portion of the ceiling in the Langston Mine could appear and disappear based on the Survivor's location.

Fixed an issue in the Zone of Contamination where the player could climb out of bounds and become stuck.

Fixed multiple locations in the Langston Mine where the player could see out of bounds.

Introduces Scurvy as a gameplay element, only enabled on new saves.

Protects from pockets of Toxic Gas and poisonous hazards on the surface.

Added Mine-specific protective clothing including a Miner’s Coat, Pants, Chemical Resistant Boots, and a Hard Hat.

Equipped hand coverings are now reflected in-game with matching animations.

Resolved a crash that could occur when attempting to view the Journal from the Survival Mode Main Menu.

Crafted from Saplings, Deerskin, and other materials, the Travois is a tool for carrying large amounts of items across vast distances.

Load multiple units of warm drinks into the Flask for your treks.

Resolved an issue resulting in the camera shaking violently when exiting the Carcass Harvesting interface.

Resolved an issue preventing Distress Pistol Shells from being used as a light source.

Accessed by road from Transfer Pass, the Zone of Contamination is a polluted wasteland, the site of the abandoned Langston Mine.

New music composed by Sascha Dikiciyan for the Zone of Contamination and Buried Echoes.

Players should no longer see shadows flickering.

Continuing the story introduced in SIGNAL VOID, follow the clues deep into the Zone of Contamination.

New animations for harvesting Carcasses have been added.

Fixed an issue where food would never cool if heated or cooked and left on a cooking slot.

The next part of the paid Expansion Pass DLC for Survival Mode, featuring the Zone of Contamination.

New affliction requiring Vitamin-C intake to avoid developing Scurvy.

A craftable, movable container for transporting gear, affecting movement speed.

A new area featuring industrial pollution, toxic wolves, and hidden secrets.

Flasks that keep liquids warm longer, available in various colors and patterns.

Visuals for hand coverings now reflect equipped items in the Clothing Menu.

Updated animations for harvesting carcasses, enhancing immersion.

Respirator protects against poisoned gas; Chemical Boots protect against toxic pools.

Continuation of Signal Void, adding new story elements and gameplay rewards.

Episode Five is still in development and will ship in 2024.

Introduction of the Travois and new clothing items.

Three new projects are in development, including two large-scale and one smaller project.

A pop-up store will offer legacy items before the new store launches.

Part Four will include a new MINE region, new gameplay tools, and a second TALE.

A major update targeting over 150 bug fixes across Story, Survival, and TALES.

Resolved an issue where certain cooked items, such as Tea and Coffee, would become cold immediately upon being picked up.

Addressed a problem that caused a Survivor’s voice to unintentionally change between voice options.

Fixed various issues with Cooking, including incorrect weight increase of meat while cooking.

Resolved an issue where water placed in containers would disappear when exiting and re-entering a scene.

Fixed an issue that prevented Cooking Skill bonuses from applying to cooked food items.

Resolved an issue where containers disappeared for players using Interloper or Custom game modes, resulting in missing items.

Fixed an issue where there could be a mismatch between the weight of some Dishes depending on where you viewed them.

Fixed an issue where footstep audio would stop playing after a player climbed a Vine.

Fixed an issue that caused Ptarmigan to become stuck, if killed in mid-flight.

Fixed an issue that caused Rose Hip Pies to affect Thirst.

Fixed an issue with the logic for how the Bedroll appeared in the Radial. The Bearskin Bedroll and Improved Down Bedroll will now appear in the Radial Menu, provided they are the warmest Bedroll option available.

Fixed an issue where a lit Match would remain lit after passing through a waterfall.

Fixed a rare issue that would cause text to overlap in the TALES menu.

Fixed an issue that caused Mementos to vanish if they were spawned in a car visor, and the player reloaded the environment.

Fixed an issue that prevented the Workshop Community Translations from working in-game.

Fixed a rare issue that prevented new cooking items and Recipe Cards from spawning.

Fixed a stacking Broth increase error due to a bad calculation based on increased Cooking skill.

Fixed an issue with item spawning near areas bordering open Ocean, where some items would appear less often than intended.

Fixed an issue that prevented the Ptarmigan from spawning in Custom Game modes.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from catching Fish while utilizing any Lure.

Fixed an issue where, when accessing the Menu while using a controller, the Sort icon overlapped with other Menu items.

Fixed an issue that caused Baked Potatoes to float when placed.

Added text for the 'Ptarmigan Carcass' and 'Ptarmigan Nest' in the Map Details.

Fixed an issue where animals appeared to switch back and forth between living and dead states after being killed.

Fixed an issue that caused items to stack incorrectly, resulting in all items reflecting the Condition of the base stack regardless of the condition of each item.

Fixed an issue that caused Stamina to decrease at an accelerated rate when climbing a rope.

Fixed an issue that caused the Stamina Bar to appear persistently on the HUD.

Fixed overlapping text when crafting the Improvised Bed Roll.

Fixed an issue where some players could not Exit or Select items from the Tales Journal Tab when using a controller.

Fixed an issue that caused players to receive the error message 'Failed to Restore the game from a previous Save' when trying to exit an interior to any Region, preventing the player from exiting.

Fixed an issue that caused the game to become stuck on a black screen when launched while Steam was in 'Offline Mode.'

Fixed an issue where the Forge was missing from the Airfield Hangar Basement.

Fixed an issue that caused Improvised Insulation to use the wrong icon in the Crafting menu.

Fixed missing UI elements when selecting the Tip-Up from the Ice Fishing Menu.

Fixed an issue that allowed players to craft Tip Ups under Wolf corpses.

Fixed an issue where the weight of a stack of items was incorrectly based on a single item's weight, and not the combined weight of the items.

Fixed an issue where the Canned Corn was not being lit correctly by light sources when placed.

Added a message on the HUD to indicate when a player attempts to harvest a ravaged Carcass.

Fixed an issue that caused meat to revert to an uncooked state when dragged from a Cooking Slot to the ground.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from placing food items from the Radial Menu.

Fixed an issue that caused Cooked Potatoes to revert to raw if the player transitioned to a new area.

Resolved an issue that caused THE LONG DARK to become stuck on a black screen when launched on Linux.

Added seven new ingredients and a recipe system for creating various dishes.

Added a light and durable manufactured Bow.

Equipped with a larger, more efficient battery.

Support for 60 FPS on various platforms including Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

New harvestable plant added for food and crafting.

Added four new Rare Fish: Burbot, Goldeye, Red Irish Lord, and Rockfish.

New wildlife added, providing meat and materials for crafting.

Added a Skillet to assist in cooking new recipes.

Introduced Hunter's, Forester's, and Warden's Revolvers with different characteristics.

Introduced Ice Fishing Holes, Tip-Ups, and new Fishing Lures.

Introduced three new Revolver variants, a Bow variant, and an alternate Flashlight.

Added seven new ingredients and 15 recipes, including Rabbit Stew and Fish Pies.

Added Ptarmigan as new wildlife, which can be hunted for meat and down.

Added Burdock as a new harvestable plant, usable for food and warming tea.

Major overhaul of the Fishing system, adding new species and tools for fishing.

The studio will focus on ensuring quality and team well-being moving forward.

The release of the Switch version has been pushed back due to delays in Xbox and PlayStation versions.

Discussion on the challenges faced with the expansion pass campaign for Survival Mode.

No updates on Episode Five release dates until closer to shipping.

The 60FPS fix will be delayed to be released alongside Part Three.

The team acknowledges the inability to meet the 8-10 week release target for Expansion Parts.

Resolved an issue where Transmitters in Forlorn Muskeg and Pleasant Valley reverted to being unrepaired, restoring players' progress.

Extra Transmitter repair supplies are now available in Interloper to facilitate initial repairs.

TALES items can now spawn in Interloper mode, including the Handheld Shortwave.

Bunkers discovered in Signal Void now provide less loot when playing in Interloper mode.

Players can now find the Handheld Shortwave at the Airfield’s Control Tower while in Interloper mode.

Using the Handheld Shortwave, Interloper players can locate Trackable Hidden Caches with balanced loot.

A new section providing a summary of high-priority bugs organized by platform has been introduced.

The final Bunker will still contain rare items, but they will be adjusted for Interloper.

Supply Caches will contain loot balanced for Interloper, with some being empty.

Bunkers will provide less loot on Interloper to preserve game balance.

Plans to enable up to 60 FPS on Xbox One X and PlayStation 5, with higher resolutions on PlayStation 4 Pro.

A series of high-priority bug fixes are being worked on and will be released in hotfixes.

The 'Signal Void' Tale will be added to Interloper with modifications to maintain game balance.

Frame rates on Xbox Series S/X are now uncapped, allowing up to 60 FPS.

Resolved a problem where players could get stuck after picking up the Memo and Handheld Shortwave while already holding an item.

The first Tale, SIGNAL VOID, introduces a narrative-driven challenge exploring Great Bear Island's history.

Includes Handheld Shortwave, Transmitter sites, and trackable hidden Supply Caches.

Only found as part of the Tale.

New content and gameplay including a new Tale, new Bunkers, new Clothing items, and more for Expansion Pass owners.

Part of the Tale, offering new exploration opportunities.

New item for use with Transponder Cache Gameplay.

Good for hunting small game.

New loot and larger items available after storms.

Includes Hockey Jersey, Flight Jacket, Aviator Cap, and Technical Balaclava.

Includes visual updates, loot updates, and a spawn refresh.

Prepare and eat Acorns, or use them to make Acorn Coffee.

Players using a Controller can now add fuel to a Fire without issues.

An issue where Glimmer Fog would not activate if the player was inside an interior in the Forsaken Airfield has been fixed.

An issue where unexpected items were spawning in Interloper games has been fixed.

An issue causing waterfall sounds to play at unintended locations has been fixed.

Players will now wake up from Insomnia more frequently as intended.

Missing stats for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY content have been added.

An issue causing WINTERMUTE to ignore Launch Options set in the Steam client has been fixed.

An issue where some randomly spawned corpses were invisible has been fixed.

The route travelled by Bears in the Forsaken Airfield Region has been updated to prevent them from getting stuck.

A general polish pass has been completed on UI items.

An issue causing Distress Pistol Containers to lose their contents during load screens has been resolved.

A hotfix for various bug fixes and performance improvements.

The action text now correctly displays 'Sawing' instead of 'Searching' when opening a container with the Hack Saw.

New items added to beachcombing, with respawning tied to Blizzard events.

New Oak Trees added, with Acorns available for crafting and consumption.

Survival Mode and WINTERMUTE will be sold separately on Xbox and PlayStation.

Prepper Bunkers are back with visual updates and new spawn mechanics.

Changes to save system for future-proofing, affecting Survival Mode saves.

New crafting option for Fire-Hardened Arrows for hunting smaller game.

TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY will retail for $19.99 with a launch discount.

New gameplay featuring the first Tale, SIGNAL VOID, with objectives and narrative elements.

Introduction of Transmitter sites and Handheld Shortwave for exploring hidden locations.

Added Hockey Jersey, Flight Jacket, and Aviator Hat found throughout Great Bear.

Resolved an issue preventing players from accessing WINTERMUTE and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY DLC on macOS 10.14 and older.

Fixed an issue that caused the game to hang if the player entered the Trailer in Blackrock when looking for the second Lost Power Worker.

Resolved a hang that occurred when launching the game on Windows 10.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from launching the game on macOS 10.14.

Resolved an issue that caused the game to crash with the error message 'failure to apply graphics settings'.

Numerous graphical errors have been fixed, particularly on legacy systems running OSX 10.14 or earlier.

The game now defaults to using the Apple Metal rendering system for improved performance.

The expansion TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY is now available for Mac users.

Ensured continued support of OpenGL for users on OSX 10.14 or earlier.

Support for Mac M1 and Apple Silicon has been added.

Current Survival Mode saves will not work after downloading the update.

Fixing issues causing infinite loading screen and mission hang.

Mac version of the expansion due for release on February 15th.

Target launch date for Part Two is March 30th.

Target date for Xbox and PlayStation versions is March 15th.

Includes new tale, handheld radio, transponder cache gameplay, new bunkers, and clothing items.