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Hello Community,

We just released our v2.12 (112469) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition) and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY on Steam. Please note that WINTERMUTE’s version number has not changed. This hotfix addresses a critical issue following our most recent v2.10 release.

PC/Mac

• [TALES] Fixed an issue in the Tale in Part Two: SIGNAL VOID, where, if already holding an item in their hand, players could get stuck and fail to progress after picking up the Memo and Handheld Shortwave.
  

For a list of release numbers and Known Issues for each platform, please visit our new Build Status Page.

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April is the time for foolish jokes, seasonal showers, and World Rat Day. But another month also means another batch of Game Pass leavers. This time we wave goodbye to summertime fishing escapades and cold treks through frozen wildlands - truly mirroring April’s zig-zagging weather.

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Hello Survivors,

Today, we launched TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY Part Two: Signal Void.

TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY features the first paid content for THE LONG DARK, significantly adding to the world of Great Bear Island and the game's core Survival foundation. New Parts will be added regularly over the course of the 12-month Expansion Pass campaign, featuring new Regions, new Gameplay, and new objective-based Tales.

Each Part of TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY includes content that is exclusive to the Paid stream, plus free updates to Survival Mode.


PART TWO: SIGNAL VOID

• The first Tale, SIGNAL VOID: Requires an estimated 5+ hours to complete
  
• Handheld Shortwave Radio: For use with Transponder Cache Gameplay
  
• Transponder Cache Gameplay: Including the Handheld Shortwave, Transmitter sites, and trackable hidden Supply Caches
  
• New Bunkers: Discovered as part of the Tale
  
• Four new clothing items: The Hockey Jersey, Flight Jacket, Aviator Cap, and Technical Balaclava
  
• New “Surprise” Accessory item: Only found as part of the Tale – check out the update video to find out more!
  

A note for players on Interloper: Prepper Caches are have returned to the game, however, there will be no fully-stocked versions. The new Tale also isn’t available on Interloper.
PART TWO: FREE STREAM

Along with the contents of Part Two for the paid Expansion Pass, the following free updates were applied to the base Survival game.

• Fire-Hardened Arrows: Good for hunting small game
  
• Enhanced Prepper Bunkers: Including visual updates, loot updates, and a spawn refresh. Prepper Bunkers are now spread out over more regions and there are more hatches than before, however only 3 are fully-stocked.
  
• Enhanced Beachcombing: Watch for new loot and larger items after Blizzards
  
• Acorns & more Oak Trees: Prepare and eat Acorns, or use them to make delicious Acorn Coffee
  

DETAILED RELEASE NOTES

USER INTERFACE

• UI - Added a unique Icon for Cured/Dried Guts.
  
• UI - Updated the Insomnia affliction tooltip to reflect proper duration.
  
• UI - Fixed an issue where Accessibility Options and Keyboard Bindings would reset after updating the game to a new version.
  
• UI - Fixed an instance of debug text that would appear on the Map screen, after finding a Visor Note.
  
• UI - Fixed an issue that prevented players from setting a custom Display Number in the “Settings Menu”, locking the game to the Primary Monitor.
  
• UI - Added the correct “Sawing” text that displays when using the Hacksaw.
  
• UI - Fixed an issue that caused the wrong audio to play when pressing the 'X' button on a Controller in the Crafting Menu.
  
• UI - Fixed an issue that caused the "Back to Home" button to disappear when using a controller.
  
• UI - Reviewed and adjusted translated text for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY as needed.
  

ENVIRONMENT and AUDIO

• Audio - Fixed an issue where wind sound effects would not play correctly when loading from a Save file.
  
• Audio - Fixed an issue where wind was not being occluded while indoors, making it sound like the player was still outside.
  
• Audio - Fixed an issue that would cause the wrong footstep sounds to play when walking on carpets.
  
• Environment - Fixed terrian that could not be crossed near the Brittle Cave in the Forsaken Airfield.
  
• Environment - Fixed floating items found inside Mystery Lake Trailers near the Carter Hydro Dam.
  
• Environment - Fixed graphical texture issues found throughout Forsaken Airfield.
  
• Environment - Fixed an invisible corpse found in the Carter Hydro Dam.
  
• Environment - Fixed loot placement in one of the caves in Broken Railroad.
  
• Environment - Fixed various floating objects found in the Forsaken Airfield.
  
• Environment - Fixed visible texture seams found on some of the distant mountains in Broken Railroad.
  
• Environment - Fixed an issue that would cause the Security Hut to become invisible at certain distances.
  
• Environment - Fixed a light source in the Farm House in Pleasant Valley.
  
• Environment - Fixed an issue that caused the Water Tower to pop-in unexpectedly in Mountain Town at certain distances.
  
• Environment - Removed numerous locations where the player could become trapped in the environment throughout Forsaken Airfield.
  
• Environment - Fixed low resolution textures found on the Safe in the Hydro Dam.
  

SURVIVAL

• Gameplay - Updated Memento Cache Interloper Spawn Table, and fixed an issue with some Keys spawning for disabled Memento Caches. Please note that players might not see the fix in an existing save if they have already visited that location.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue that caused Cat Tails to have the incorrect weight, after being partially eaten.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue that would cause the player to teleport to a pre-placed Snow Shelter, if they saved and reloaded, while in a different Snow Shelter.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue that prevented the player from breaking down the Scrub Brush found in the Broken Railroad region.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue that could cause the player to shift vertically, if they saved the game while crouching.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue where spray-painted Markers would not appear correctly when applied to some trees.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue that caused cured Pelts to float above the ground.
  
• Gameplay - Updated the Deer Pelt icon to better match the in-game item.
  

CHALLENGE MODES

• The Hunted Part Two - Fixed an issue that caused the Old Bear to leave inconsistent blood trails.
  
• The Hunted Part Two - Fixed an issue that caused the Hunted Part Two's journal text to disappear after reloading.
  
• The Hunted Part Two - Fixed missing Rifle Ammo in the Camp Office.
  
• Darkwalker - Fixed an issue that caused erroneous text to appear when completing the Darkwalker Challenge.
  

WINTERMUTE

** Please note that this section contains spoilers for WINTERMUTE. **

• Episode 3 - Fixed an issue that allowed Players to inadvertently skip a cinematic during their first time watching it.
  
• Episode 4 - Fixed issue that caused sound effects to be cut off after the end of a cinematic.
  
• WINTERMUTE - Added missing Crafting icons.
  

MAC

• Mac - Fixed an issue that prevented players from taking a screenshot using the “F8” hotkey.
  
• Mac - Fixed an issue that caused the “Press any button” and “Loading…” text on load screens to appear very small on retina displays or other high-resolution monitors.
  

FURTHER INFORMATION

For a list of known live issues, please click here.

Please visit our Support Portal if you encounter any issues while playing the game. For additional news and information, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Twitter (Game | Studio).


### END OF RELEASE NOTES ###

Survivors, get ready for a whole new Survival experience. TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, Part Two: SIGNAL VOID is available NOW!

The latest Expansion Pass update introduces the first Tale, SIGNAL VOID. Explore a narrative-driven challenge that delves into the territory's mysterious past, featuring gameplay objectives that reveal the history of Great Bear Island.

For more information on the first Tale, and a look at the great new content available in Part Two: SIGNAL VOID, check out our new update video below:

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Part Two: SIGNAL VOID Expansion Pass Content

• The first Tale: SIGNAL VOID (requires an estimated 5+ hours to complete)
  
• Handheld Shortwave Radio: For use with Transponder Cache Gameplay
  
• Transponder Cache Gameplay: Including the Handheld Shortwave, Transmitter sites, and trackable hidden Supply Caches
  
• New Bunkers: Discovered as part of the Tale
  
• Four new clothing items: The Hockey Jersey, Flight Jacket, Aviator Cap, and Technical Balaclava
  
• New “Surprise” Accessory item: Only found as part of the Tale – check out the update video to find out more!
  

Free Stream

Note: This update is available to anyone who owns THE LONG DARK or SURVIVAL EDITION.

• Fire-Hardened Arrows: Good for hunting small game
  
• Enhanced Prepper Bunkers, including visual updates, loot updates, and a spawn refresh
  
• Enhanced Beachcombing: Watch for new loot and larger items after storms
  
• Acorns & more Oak Trees: Prepare and eat Acorns, or use them to make delicious Acorn Coffee
  

About TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY

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 10 weeks or so, depending on development realities.


Thank you for your ongoing support, Survivors. Good luck exploring the Far Territory, and we hope you enjoy the latest Expansion Pass update!

For more information on TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY, including details on availability and the full planned content Roadmap, please visit the updated Expansion Pass website. To share your adventures in the Far Territory and connect with a fantastic community of Survivors around the world, please join our Official Community.

THE LONG DARK - QUALITY OF LIFE UPDATE 2.08

Hello Community,

We just released a v2.08 Quality of Life Hotfix for THE LONG DARK on PC and Mac, including Survival Edition. This update includes bug fixes, along with game and performance improvements.

CL Versions Displayed In-Game: You can confirm that you have the latest update by checking the CL number displayed in the top left corner of your Home Screen in-game. Please note that this release does not contain an update to WINTERMUTE.
Steam:

• Windows - Survival Mode / TALES - 111676
  
• Linux - Survival Mode / TALES - 111676
  
• Mac - Survival Mode / TALES - 111676
  

Epic Games Store:

• Windows - Survival Mode / TALES - 111676
  
• Mac - Survival Mode / TALES - 111676
  

Please visit our Support Portal if you encounter any issues while playing the game. For additional news and information, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Twitter (Game | Studio).


USER INTERFACE

• UI - Added missing stats to the Journal screen for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY content.
  
• UI - Fixed the action text that appears when opening a container with the Hack Saw. “Sawing” will now appear instead of “Searching”.
  
• UI - Completed a general polish pass on UI items.
  

SURVIVAL MODE

• Gameplay - Fixed an issue where unexpected items were spawning in Interloper games.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue that caused players to wake up from Insomnia less often than intended.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue that caused Distress Pistol Containers to lose their contents if the player transitioned through a load screen.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue where some randomly spawned corpses were invisible.
  
• Gameplay - Fixed an issue where players using a Controller could not add fuel to a Fire.
  

TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY **Please note that this section contains spoilers for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY.**

• Airfield - Updated the route travelled by Bears in the Forsaken Airfield Region to help avoid areas where they could become stuck, including rocks in the middle of the river.
  
• Airfield - Fixed an issue where Glimmer Fog would not activate if the player was inside an interior while in the Forsaken Airfield.
  

GENERAL

• General - Fixed an issue that caused WINTERMUTE to ignore Launch Options set in the Steam client, such as video mode and resolution overrides.
  
• Audio - Fixed an issue that caused waterfall sounds to play at unintended locations.
  

### END OF RELEASE NOTES ###