Hello community,

We’ve just hotfixed The Long Dark to v1.36 [39433] to address some issues that surfaced after our VIGILANT FLAME Update.

You’ll find the complete changelist for the hotfix below.

CHANGELIST v1.36 [39433]

HIGHLIGHTED FIXES

*[ALL] Added new pop-up warning to prevent players from accidentally Eating Raw Meat or Fish when selecting them from the Radial menu.
*[ALL] Completed a tuning pass on several Cooking variables. Cooking times are balanced more closely (though not identically) to values prior to the Vigilant Flame Update, while still accounting for the benefits of real-time Cooking and multiple Cooking surfaces.
*[ALL] Fixed issue causing players to get stuck in the bowl object on the second floor of the Camp Office.

GAMEPLAY

*[SURVIVAL MODE] Fixed Buffer Memories missing the Examine option.
*[WINTERMUTE] Added new Cooking Meat tutorial to increase clarity around uses for Raw and Cooked Meat in the game.
*[WINTERMUTE] Removal of Metal Shard at the opening of Episode One now happens automatically.
*[ALL] Fixed some instances of wildlife not using optimal paths when moving through the world.
*[ALL] Fixed not being able to stand up from Crouching when in a tunnel or cave.
*[ALL] Fixed issue where injured Bears reset their status when players enter an interior or Pass Time.
*[ALL] Fixed not being able to Pass Time when Cooking ruined meat.
*[ALL] Fixed Hatchet becoming instantly ruined when breaking down a table with a camp stove on top of it.
*[ALL] Top slot for Drinks in the Radial Menu is no longer reserved for Water only.
*[ALL] Player’s last Cooking Pot will no longer drop during a Struggle.
*[ALL] Fixed inaccurate Crafting times when there are fewer than 2 hours remaining to finish Crafting an item.
*[ALL] Fixed Melting Snow not progressing to Boiling if a player leaves the region.
*[ALL] Fixed Unsafe Water not continuing to Boil if Stove is relit.
*[ALL] Fixed improperly focused camera when Harvesting a Moose.
*[ALL] Fixed quantity of Water displayed in Radial Menu and Backpack not matching.
*[ALL] Fixed issue causing players to be unable to cancel Fishing in certain scenarios.
*[ALL] Fixed Notes in Inspection Mode missing the ability to scroll.
*[ALL] Fixed issue causing the Zoom option to be missing from the Map when using the Steam Controller.
*[ALL] Fixed issue causing inconsistency around which actions players can perform when inside a Snow Shelter.
*[ALL] Fixed being unable to place water inside Caves.
*[ALL] Adjusted space around placed items so players can arrange them closer together.


ART

*[ALL] Numerous Environment Fixes.
*[ALL] Numerous fixes to locations where players can become stuck in the game world.
*[ALL] Fixed missing texture on the Fishing Line gear item.
*[SURVIVAL MODE] Fixed graphical corruption in Hushed River Valley Ice Cave.

AUDIO

*[ALL] Fixed audio not correctly fading in and out on load screens.
*[ALL] Fixed missing sound effects when a player suffers an ankle Sprain.
*[ALL] Fixed issue where shooting certain trees with Arrows would cause Moose sound effects to play.
*[ALL] Fixed issue causing wildlife audio to play when exiting a building.

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