Hinterland’s survival game The Long Dark has received a hefty new update, which makes several major changes to its survival mechanics, and packs in the usual mix of fixes and improvements.
“Abstract Foraging”, by which the team means rooting around in drawers and barrels for useful objects, has been replaced by a “Direct Harvesting” mechanic, which allows you to break down items in the world in order to get what you need.
Running has also been changed – now you simply walk faster, and can periodically sprint, using up stamina and increasing your fatigue. The other major addition that stands out to me is that objects in the game now occlude wind, meaning that you can take shelter behind rocks and buildings in order to not freeze to death quite so quickly.
There’s also changes to the campfire system, struggles with the local wolf population, extensions to first aid and more. You can find the full list of patch notes over on Steam.