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Known Issues and Updates - TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY [Updated Dec 20]

KNOWN ISSUES - TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY

Hi, Survivors! Following the recent Expansion Pass Update, which included both paid and free content, we are now able to provide faster Hotfixes for THE LONG DARK. This is very exciting, and we want to make sure you can still find relevant info quickly and easily as we continue to work to improve your experience in the Far Territory.

Please refer back to this post for the latest information on recent Hotfixes and Known Issues. As a reminder, TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY has not yet launched on consoles. For more information on when TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY will be available on your chosen platform, please visit the Expansion Pass FAQ.


RECENT HOTFIXES

Please see the new posts for the latest Hotfixes. A list of recent Hotfixes from the past week is included below.

Hotfix v2.06 (106075) (Dec 20) The fix listed below is for Steam PC/Linux and Epic Games Store PC.
  • [Survival] Implemented a potential fix for a rare issue where when entering or exiting a Cave, the Player's game could restart and place them in a new location while resetting their progress. With the additional fixes, if the issue is encountered, player progress should now be maintained.
Hotfix v2.05 (106000) (Dec 16) The fixes listed below are for Steam PC/Linux and Epic Games Store PC.
  • Fixed an issue where loading the game in a Snow Shelter could teleport the player to an unexpected location
  • 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. We are continuing to investigate the source of additional reports.
  • Fixed issue where some game Settings did not save between launches
  • Updated text and translations to properly reflect "18-36 hours" for the Insomnia Affliction duration
  • Fixed an issue where changing the Display Number in Options would not change which monitor the game is displayed on
  • Fixed a floating book in a Mystery Lake trailer by the Carter Dam
  • Fixed an issue where books appeared to disappear when dropped as a stack
Hotfix v2.04 (105814) (Dec 9) The fixes listed below are for Steam PC/Linux and Epic Games Store PC.
  • Fixed issue where items appeared in the incorrect location in the Radial Menu.
Hotfix v 2.04 (10574) (Dec 7) Today's fixes listed below are for Steam PC/Linux and Epic Games Store PC.
  • Fixed objects and textures appearing at lower resolution than intended when the game detail is set to "Low." Low-resolution textures can also be manually addressed by re-applying High or Ultra visual settings, which might have been reverted in the Expansion Pass Update.
  • Fixed an issue where TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY did not initialize correctly for some players when launching on Steam.
  • Fixed a number of locations in the Airfield Region and Long Rail Transition where players could become stuck.
  • Fixed an issue where items spawned unintentionally in Memento Caches on Interloper games. Items will consistently spawn correctly on new games.
Hotfix v2.03 (105666) (Dec 6, 2022)
  • Epic Games Store (PC) - Fixed an issue where new rifle variants appeared lined up inside a trailer by Carter Hydro Dam in the new Updated Survival Mode.

Hotfix v2.03 (105581) (Dec 5, 2022)
  • Steam (PC) - Fixed an issue where new rifle variants appeared lined up inside a trailer by Carter Hydro Dam in the new Updated Survival Mode.


KNOWN ISSUES AND TECHNICAL FAQ - TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. However, if you encounter issues and do not see your concern listed, please reach out to us via the Support Portal.

TELEPORTING WHEN TRANSITIONING TO OR FROM A CAVE ON SURVIVAL
Some players are reporting that, upon entering or exiting a cave, they may be teleported to a new location. Occasionally, upon teleportation to a random new location, their backpack is also reset.

We released a potential fix on December 20th. If you are still encountering this issue, please reach out to us via the Support Portal. Thank you for your patience.

AUTOWALK NO LONGER WORKS
Some players may have found their settings changed after updating, which deactivates the Autowalk setting.

To re-enable this setting, please visit Options > Accessibility > Autowalk > Enable, and verify that the Autowalk key binding is set correctly under Options > Key Bindings.

PREVIOUS SURVIVAL AND CHALLENGE SAVES HAVE BECOME INACCESSIBLE
As a reminder, previous Survival saves WILL NOT work with the game once it has been updated. This is true even if a player does not purchase the Expansion Pass. Players can, however, continue to use current Save Games on an older version of THE LONG DARK on Steam, using the Time Capsule feature.

Please note that since the Time Capsule uses an older version of THE LONG DARK, you won't have access to any of the new content or enhancements that are going into both the Base Game, and the Expansion Pass.

For more information, please visit the latest Dev Diary and the Expansion Pass FAQ.

MAC BUILD ERROR MESSAGE
Unfortunately, we have encountered an issue with the Unity engine that impacts only the Mac build of THE LONG DARK, however, we will do everything we can to ensure that the update is available on Mac as soon as possible.

For more information on the Mac build, please visit our recent post.

THE LONG DARK DOES NOT DISPLAY ON MULTIPLE MONITOR SETUPS
Following the Update, when a player with multiple displays attempts to launch The Long Dark, the application will only display on a single monitor, regardless of the Display Number setting in THE LONG DARK, or the primary monitor setting in Windows/Nvidia Control Panel.

As a temporary solution:

1. Open the game .exe directly from your Install folder
2. From your Display settings, update the display to "Window Mode"
3. Close the game and re-open the game .exe again
4. ALT+TAB and drag the window to your desired display
5. Close and re-open THE LONG DARK
6. Change "Display Settings" back to "Full Screen"
7. Close and re-start the game from your Steam Library

We will continue to work on this issue and we will provide more information as soon as it is available.


THANK YOU

Thank you for your patience, and thank you for playing! We will continue to update this post as more information becomes available. For additional assistance with technical issues, please reach out to us via the Support Portal: hinterlandgames.com/support

The Long Dark: Tales from the Far Territory out now as the game is split up

The Long Dark: Tales from the Far Territory is the 12-month long expansion pass for The Long Dark and it's out now, along with the game now split into different parts.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/12/the-long-dark-tales-from-the-far-territory-out-now-as-the-game-is-split-up

The Long Dark Updated to v2.03 [105581]

Survivors, thank you for your patience as we navigate the release of our first Expansion Pass, TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY.

We can confirm that a more comprehensive change list is coming, however, we have released the v2.03 (105581) Hotfix to address a couple of key issues in the new Expansion.

GENERAL FIXES
  • Fixed an issue where new rifle variants appeared lined up inside a trailer by Carter Hydro Dam in the new Updated Survival Mode.
MORE INFORMATION
  • Please note that if you previously purchased THE LONG DARK, you will not need to re-purchase WINTERMUTE. If WINTERMUTE is not showing up in your library on Steam, please right-click on Properties for THE LONG DARK, ensure WINTERMUTE is selected, and restart Steam.
  • Please note that the Mac build isn't currently live for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, and Mac players should not attempt to download the update.
  • As a reminder, your previous Survival saves WILL NOT work with the game once it has been updated. This is true even if you don't buy the Expansion Pass. You will, however, be able to continue to use your current Save Games on an older version of the game on Steam, using our Time Capsule feature. Since this is an older version, you won't have access to any of the new content or enhancements that are going into both the Base Game, and the Expansion Pass.


For more information, please visit the Expansion Pass FAQ: https://www.thelongdark.com/expansion/faq/


Thank you for your ongoing patience and support. Please remember to visit our Support Portal if you encounter any issues while playing the game.

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TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY is Here!

Survivors, it’s time to start your adventures in the Far Territory. TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY is available now on Steam. Purchase and download the Expansion today and start exploring Part One: Forsaken Airfield!

Part One introduces the brand-new Airfield Region, featuring plenty of open space, a Control Tower, and new mysteries waiting to be explored. For more great details, watch the Part One Update Video below:

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Releasing in multiple Parts over the course of a 12-month campaign, TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY includes both paid updates for those who own the Expansion Pass, and free updates for anyone who owns THE LONG DARK (or SURVIVAL EDITION). Updates are currently planned for release every 8-10 weeks.

Thank you for your ongoing support, Survivors. We are very excited to share this new adventure with you. For more information, including details on availability, pricing, and the full planned content Roadmap, please visit the official Expansion Pass website: https://www.thelongdark.com/expansion/

Mac Build Delay: TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY

Survivors, we are looking forward to launching the upcoming Expansion Pass, TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY. Thank you for your support, your excitement, and for adding it to your Wishlists.

Unfortunately, we have encountered an issue with the Unity engine that impacts only the Mac build of THE LONG DARK. We are working with Unity to resolve the issue, but this means that TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, and the free updates to THE LONG DARK, will not be available for Mac on December 5th.

Although we cannot provide a firm date at this time, we do not currently expect that this Unity issue will be resolved before the Holidays. Our current ETA for the Mac version is early January. We will provide an update as the situation unfolds.

We understand this is disappointing, and we will do everything we can to ensure that the update is available on Mac as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and thank you for your support!