Greetings! The team has been working hard to bring you the next big update for Longvinter. I am thrilled to share all the exciting new content and improvements with you. But before we dive into the details, let's take a moment to address some concerns and questions that have been raised by some of our players about our company and the game. Stay tuned for an update that promises to bring even more fun and adventure to Longvinter!
Uuvana and other projects
We understand that some of our players may have come across information about an additional project we have been working on in addition to Longvinter. While we are proud of the progress we have made on Longvinter, we recognize that we are a growing company and our capabilities extend beyond just one game.
That being said, our focus remains on addressing the lag and saving issues in Longvinter, and we will not even think about moving away from Longvinter until these problems have been resolved. We are grateful for the community's support and understanding, and we appreciate all the feedback and suggestions we have received thus far.
Going forward, we will continue delivering new content and updates to Longvinter, and we are always open to considering ideas and suggestions from our players. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to bringing you more updates in the future.
Modding support delayed
Unfortunately, we have to delay the modding support until the 1.10b update. This is due to the increasing issue of hacking in our servers, and we need to implement changes to the base code to prevent this. These changes would result in all mods becoming incompatible and needing to be updated. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this is a necessary step to ensure a secure and stable gaming experience for everyone. After we release the 1.10 update, we will focus on improving performance and fixing bugs in the 1.10b build, which will finally include the modding support.
1.10 update
The next update, including the highly anticipated controller support, will be available for testing on our experimental branch tomorrow. While the UI is still a work in progress, we are eager to hear your feedback and incorporate it into the final version. The update also features 20 new items, ranging from placeables to weapons. To keep the discussion organized, we encourage players to share their thoughts and report any bugs they encounter on our discord channel "🧪-experimental-longvinter". By doing so, we can ensure that issues with the experimental build are properly addressed and separated from the stable version. We will also inform you about the new updates in this channel
See the image below on how to switch to the experimental version!
Small exploit fixes and admin panel improvements
Fixed some exploits which gave players an advantage over others
Added a 45-minute idle timer to kick players who don't play actively to make room for others
Admin panel got improvements. You can now view while you play and also the ability to give players an item set of their choosing.
Moved the admin feature "Toggle names" into the action tab
OFFICIAL EU and North American servers will be wiped today
Due to the popular demand in our discord, All OFFICIAL EU and North American servers will be wiped today 20.1.2023. The exact time for this is still unclear and we will announce updates in the game's main menu once the wipe has been completed.
We will also do some server changes in order to concentrate the community in each region together.
EU servers will have only 1 PVP and 1 PVE server. North America will have 1 server for East and West. And 1 PVE server so a total of three servers.
Bug fixes and new ticket system
We will be moving to a new ticket system since the Epic games system lacked the ability to easily share videos and images. Chat is usable in contact.uuvana.com
We also want to clarify that the big update we discussed in the last Devlog is not finished and will not be released with this Asian server Wipe/progression reset.
Disabled snow gun since the Christmas event has ended
Added links to the new chat system where previous ticket forms were
Improved house cheat prevention to prevent accidental house destruction
Devlog #29
This is the first devlog of 2023. Happy New Year, everyone! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to take on the new year with renewed energy and excitement.
We're hard at work on the new update and we can't wait to share some new details with you!
Asian server wipes
We understand that the decision to wipe the Asian server may have caused some disappointment for our players. However, we felt it was necessary in order to address the significant lag issues caused by duplication glitches that were being exploited by some players. These glitches allowed a small number of players to acquire large amounts of in-game currency, which created an unfair advantage and negatively impacted the overall gaming experience for others. We have now taken steps to fix these bugs and believe that wiping the server is the most effective solution to improve performance. It's important to note that unofficial servers are not affected by this decision. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve the overall quality of the game.
Next update
We're excited to share some of the new features and improvements that will be included in our upcoming update. While we can't give a specific release date just yet, we want to give you a better understanding of the progress we've made and what still needs to be done before the update is ready to be rolled out. Here are some of the new things you can expect to see in the next update:
New weapons
The long-awaited machine gun is finally coming, as well as three additional weapons will be included in the next update. While the models for all four weapons are complete, the crossbow will require the addition of a new ammo type before it can be added to the game. In the meantime, here are some preview images of all the new weapons to whet your appetite!
Disassembly machine
Are you tired of being stuck without the necessary components to craft your desired weapons? We have some exciting news for you! The next update will introduce the ability to disassemble other weapons that are crafted with Long Gun Barrels via the new Disassembly machine, giving you the option to obtain the parts you need without ever leaving the house. The machine uses electricity so you need to plan accordingly. You can dismantle anything that is crafted with this machine, there is a small chance that some components are lost during the dismantling process. Only the model is ready so we still need to implement interaction.
Advanced workbench
The upcoming update will introduce the advanced workbench, which will enhance the crafting system by increasing the number of required components for certain items. This change may make obtaining some items take more time, but it also allows us to better distinguish between early-game and late-game items by still utilizing basic crafting materials such as wood and metal parts. This will create a more nuanced and engaging crafting experience for players, allowing for a greater sense of progression and accomplishment as they progress through the game. For this one as well only the model is ready so we still need to implement interaction.
Modding support
In the upcoming update, we will be releasing a portion of the game's source code, allowing the community to create their own mods using Unreal Engine. This is a huge step forward for us and we can't wait to see the creative and innovative mods the community will create. To facilitate this, we will be releasing full modding tutorials and adding a dedicated tab for modded servers in the server browser. Additionally, we have already made progress in implementing a modding package manager, and we're currently working on figuring out the best way to handle installation and integration with Steam Workshop. This is an exciting time for the community and we look forward to seeing the new possibilities and experiences that mods will bring to the game.
Controller support
We are excited to announce that controller support is finally coming to Longvinter, a feature that our players have been requesting since the game's launch. With this update, players will have the option to play the game in a more relaxed and comfortable way. We understand that controller support is important to many players, and we're glad to be able to make this feature a reality.
ASIAN OFFICIAL servers will be wiped 20.1.2023 05.00 - 07.00 UTC
All ASIAN OFFICIAL servers will be wiped today 20.1.2023 05.00 - 07.00 UTC time
Due to the high number of new players currently playing on Korean servers, we feel like the lag has been getting out of hand, so we are wiping the Asian servers. This will not affect other regions.
Our goal is not to wipe servers other than the ones that state MONTHLY WIPE. These are meant for the most active players who want that fresh start feeling. We are also raising the player count for these servers to 75 as an experiment.
I will be sharing more info about the upcoming update in Friday's devlog. So stay tuned for that!
New Christmas hat and items
Happy Holiday season everyone!
To celebrate Christmas, everyone can get their own Christmas hat as a steam item that you can equip and wear in the game after continuously playing for 30 minutes on any server. If you can see the hat in your steam inventory you can equip it from the game's character customization menu!
There are also Christmas gifts scattered around the map for you to pick up and open. These give you a random item from the item pool of over 200 items!
You can also find red vending machines near the main hubs that sell all the Christmas-themed items so you can easily decorate your house! The vendor also sells a snowball gun which is made by a community member!
Christmas hat will drop only during this Christmas event
Small bug fixex
Rains are now less frequent [
Houses placed by banned people should now despawn [
Fixed second vendor Mk exploit [
Fixed crafting exploit
Devlog #28
The holiday season is coming quickly and we have prepared a small update for you before the big 1.10 update next year. This one focuses on quality-of-life changes and bug fixes so you could have a smooth experience during holidays. And we have an event coming with a new limited-time hat and gun!
Q&A session with devs in discord next week!
Have some questions about the future of the game or existing mechanics? Come ask them from devs in our discord. We will answer all the questions live on 7.12.2022 from 06-08 UTC. If you cannot attend. We will open the text channel a day before the session so you can drop the question beforehand and it will get answered when we start.
Weather effects
Rain and snowing are now added to the game and I personally really love the feeling that the snowing gives to the game. Snow now covers placeables placed in the snow region during snow storms to add an extra level of detail to the world. Here are the current final versions of both effects.
Reindeers
Our second animal type is now in the game! This took a very long because the wolf has not been completed yet. But don't worry we will get the wolf ready for the 1.10 update.
Changes
We have had great suggestions in our discord community suggestions channel and some of the changes have come directly from the community!
Cursor/dot size option slider
Increase the quest rewards - Compendium reward 6K -> 10K - Farming basics gives another slab planter - Added a hatchet to starting quest reward - Farming support funds increase both 50%
/mk 100, admin command that adds money
/rain, admin command that starts raining.
Generator sounds now have a separate volume slider in the audio settings tab
30-minute cooldown for tent dismantle
Make turrets non-walkthrough, but make turrets not placeable right next to each other anymore - If the turrets are already placed next to each other they can still be walked trough
General setting to remove the chainsaw screen shake
General setting to adjust grid snapping size while placing
PVE servers Arenas are now PVP zones where you can shoot players normally like in PVP server, status effect is added to indicate when you can be killed
Streamer mode general setting - house code pressing animation - censor server name in the main menu - censor server name in the continue button
New items
- a gift that gives any random item. - Candy cane - Mailbox that you can place in your yard and others can put items in. But cannot take them out - 3 different Christmas decorations - Snowman - Christmas tree - Reindeer antlers that are part of the "Feathers" compendium
Bug fixes
Fixed a bug where the player vendor did not store the money correctly
Made some currency functions not work when called on the client to prevent cheating
Made entering a house more secure to prevent cheaters from getting into other players' houses
Fishing spot time can no longer be altered with cheats
Compendium progress is now double-checked with the server to prevent cheating
Fixed a bug where vendors would not save the item listings and bought items correctly
Made bushes planting collision 20% smaller which allows them to be placed more tightly together
Fixed bug where campfire would not always damage the player properly
Fixed woodcutter achievement and the compendium achievements not unlocking properly
Fixed an issue where server message would get stuck on screen if admin sent multiple messages before the previous one could disappear
Menus can no longer be clicked through the main menu screen
Fixed admin mode placed by “unknown” spelling
Made James' general shop item price text smaller when the price had 4 digits so it would fit 4 items in one row
Houses can no longer be placed on top of items to prevent them from being placed into the air
Made players not collide with each other near the sauna entrance to prevent any spawning to a ceiling or not being able to get into the sauna
Fixed an issue with the 2-floor house where if you connect to the game on the second floor. 2nd floor would remain invisible unless you go to 1st floor and come back up
Email is now required in ban appeals
Added a building-blocked zone near a POI
Fixed camera tilt "jumping" when in placing mode
Prevented turrets from shooting players underground
Fixed spelling mistakes
Chests were missing over 60% of the items they should spawn. You can find many more different items from now on.
Decorated Round Table (Juniper) now gives back correct item when dismantled
Fixed vendor money exploit
Containers can now be destroyed, except the mailbox which has placing limit of 2 on the house area
Re-enabled some collision checks when upgrading to second-floor house. This prevents any placeables from clipping inside the house
All OFFICIAL servers will be wiped 19.11.2022 15.30 UTC
All OFFICIAL servers will be wiped today 19.11.2022 15.30 UTC time
Firstly we need to apologize for the server instability and chest progression that has impacted all servers. Due to the high amount of loot lost we felt like we needed to wipe all progress and reset the server to its original state so it would be a fair start for everyone.
Our goal is to not wipe the server and we managed to make it 3 months of no wipes. I hope this is the last time but I cannot promise anything. The game will not leave early access before all the progress loss issues have been resolved.
