The Long Dark Hotfixed to V1.69 [57923]

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We’ve released our v1.69 Hotfix for Errant Pilgrim. If you encounter any issues while playing The Long Dark please visit our Support Portal.

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CHANGELIST v1.69 [57923]

GENERAL ART FIXES

• [Enviro] All Regions - Fixed numerous areas where the Player could become stuck.
• [Enviro] All Regions - Additional pass for locations where the Player could get outside of the intended play area.
• [Enviro] All Regions - Fixed various clipping and floating objects.
• [Enviro] Fixed unreachable Revolver that would spawn in the Workshop.
• [Lighting] Light sources no longer appear overly bright when multiple lights are active.

UI

• [UI] Updated missing subtitles for inspection comments, when playing as a male Survivor.
• [UI] Added missing Map icons in the Bleak Inlet region.
• [UI] Fixed Custom Mode setting for revolver availability when using Interloper as a base.
• [UI] The Buff notification will now move out of view when aiming.
• [UI] Fixed the colour of help text when hovering your cursor over heated items.

GAMEPLAY

• [AI] Timberwolves will no longer freeze in place if they try to attack a target they can’t pathfind to.
• [AI] Wildlife will no longer attempt to dodge the Player, when they are far away from the Player.
• [AI] Added check to prevent Predators from attacking players through Fishing Hut walls and closed doors.
• [Animation] Pass on Timberwolves to fix numerous animation pops and hitches.
• [Audio] When joining a pack, Timberwolf howls are no longer cut off or repeated.
• [Challenges] Challenge Mastery now awarded as soon as it’s earned.
• [Gameplay] Improved collision detection between thrown objects and wildlife.
• [Gameplay] Fixed an issue that would cause Fishing Hut doors to swing further than intended.
• [Gameplay] Fixed an issue that caused the Flashlight to turn on before the Aurora was fully active.
• [Gameplay] Fixed an issue that caused arrows to become non-interactable, if the arrow deflected off an object or animal after being fired, and the Player reloaded or transitioned to a new area.
• [Gameplay] Players will no longer get stuck after entering a pre-placed Snow Shelter.
• [Gameplay] Pre-placed Snow Shelters no longer disappear upon reloading a save.
• [Gameplay] The Gunpowder Can will no longer refill, when loading to a new area.
• [Gameplay] Rosehip Tea and Reishi Tea now replenishes the correct amount of thirst, when drank.
• [Gameplay] Increased amount of Gunpowder used, when using it as an accelerant, from 0.01 to 0.1.
• [Gameplay] Medical Locker in Bleak Inlet’s Radio Tower no longer needs Bolt Cutters.
• [Gameplay] Fixed non-interactive Workbench found in the cannery. It is now usable.

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