- Fixed hard hat not showing properly
- Fixed clown face not showing when equipped
- Fixed ammo duplication exploit
- Applied a fix to dying constantly
- Fixed the combat status not removed after death
- Workbench should despawn correctly after dismantling the house
- Adjusted some hair models to better fit
- Fixed water puddles spawning in the snow during rain
Longvinter
1.10b hotfix 2
1.10b hotfix
- Aiming in bunkers now works as intended
- Updated LRI vendor model
- Fixed hatchet melee speed bug
- Update translations
- You cannot enter the kitchen in Lighthouse casino
- You can now sit on couches in Lighthouse
1.10b Update is here
Modding support
Greetings, we are excited to announce that the update is finally here, and with it comes a required wipe for all official servers because of the house area changes, please note that wiping your own existing server is strongly recommended. We are also thrilled to introduce modding support to the game, allowing players to customize their gameplay experience to their liking. However, we still need some time to finalize the modding version of the project. In the meantime, we encourage players to start preparing by installing the required source build of Unreal Engine 4.26. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to work towards delivering the best possible gameplay experience for our community.
New features
- Auto run added, character follows the mouse. The default input is "N"
- Air drop that drops every 20 - 40 minutes. Coordinates of the drop are informed to every player via notification
- FSR 2.0 Support. Enable in the video settings
- Ability to report players in global chat
- Cursor colour options
- You can now mute a player by right-clicking them
- Weapon sound audio slider added to audio menu
- New lumberyard location added to the Skabban island
- Added new vendor (model still missing) where you can purchase up to 2 additional house slots (3 in total)
- You can also purchase global inventory that can be accessed from any LRI vendor (Same vendor where the upgrade is purchased)
- New lighthouse location added to the travel page
- 2 new dice games inside the lighthouse island
New items
- Slorbo, a new cold drink
- Dice table, play anywhere with friends
- Lighthouse casino access card
- 600 Mk cash item
- Bar stool (same as that is in a casino)
- Pallet chest that can be filled with gold and cash. The first model that changes dynamically depending on the contents of the chest (Only accepts gold and cash)
Bug & exploit fixes
- Prevented players from entering a house while in a boat
- Prevent players from exiting the fast travel platform
- Players who don't have access to home cannot open the workbench anymore
- Fixed a duplication exploit related to trading
- Fixed a bug where the player could hear music even if the volume was set to
- Teams should no longer reset when joining the game
- Notification window now scales correctly with long text
- Fixed a bug where AI shoots itself
- Fixed a bug where players could not walk through each other in vending zones
- Fixed a state where the player camera would float in the air and controls would be disabled
- Prevent the house from being dismantled while there is players inside
Changes
- House area increased about 20% from initial when upgraded to the second floor
- Houses now require 20% more space between each other to account the more extensive area
- Lower the rain and snow particle amount by 20%
- Weather station Mk generation rate reduced by 10%
- Semi-auto rifle damage increased by 20% and the fire rate was reduced by 15%
Devlog #33
Scheduled Wipe and Update in Two Weeks
The upcoming update will necessitate a complete wipe on official servers, as we plan to expand the available house building area and modify the number of houses a player can place. The scheduled update and wipe will take place on April 13, 2023.
Enhanced Modding Support and Update 1.10b
Having addressed the most critical issues in version 1.10, our team has been diligently working to introduce modding support, server optimizations, and various quality of life improvements. Our goal is to enable servers with 50 players to maintain a minimum of 20 ticks per second. Although we haven't tested the newly optimized build yet, we are optimistic about its performance following the update. Additionally, we have refactored portions of the code to enhance security and reduce the risk of hacking.
Integration of AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution
In our next update, we will be incorporating FSR support, significantly boosting frame rates for players who have struggled to achieve a stable 60 fps. FSR technology renders the game at a lower resolution before upscaling the image, making it compatible with all devices and a prime choice for implementation.
Update 1.10 Trailer
For those who missed update 1.10, we invite you to watch our new trailer, which highlights the key new features.
Player Survey: Shape the Future of the Game
We value your input on aspects such as wipe schedules and safe zones. For the next two weeks, we will be collecting responses via a Google form to better understand your priorities and guide our development efforts. We're eager to review your feedback, and we'll share the results with the community later on.
Answer to the survey here
Steam Deck Compatibility
We are pleased to announce that Valve has officially confirmed our game's compatibility with the Steam Deck. We welcome any feedback regarding the Deck's controls and potential improvements. As the game continues to evolve, we will address all identified issues in a later stage when it reaches a more complete state.
1.10 hotfix 2
- Fixed a bug that prevented water platform placement
- Updated Epic Online Service SDK
- Changed the way the boat is floating so it would wobble less
- More server performance improvements
- Sauna now requires to be placed next to the house area to prevent miss placement
- Fixed item duplicate exploit with player vendors
- Greenhouse interior missing when placed too close to a house fixed by preventing placement right next to a house
Devlog #32
Community Manager Update
We're pleased to announce that our new community manager has significantly reduced response times on our contact page and allowed us to be more engaged with the community. We are already planning exciting events and opportunities for increased interaction with our players.
Modding Support Delay
Due to the extensive rework required on the game's code, we have decided to delay the release of modding tools. Releasing them now would necessitate updates to all mods immediately following the 1.10b update. This postponement allows us more time to refine the feature. Once implemented, joining a modded server will automatically load and install all necessary mods, making it easy for players to switch between and test different modded servers.
1.10 hotfix
- Disassembly machine now drops the item after the destruction
- Make rain slightly rarer
- Added "Record server CPU usage" button to the admin panel
- Made rain particles slightly faster
- Fixed Disassembly machine placement colours
- Turrets can now be placed much closer to each other
- Updated Global chat UI
- Continue button should not put you in the queue unless there is only 5 places left on the server
- Fixed water fence and gate having wrong icons
Update 1.10 is now live!
We have exciting updates and changes to share with you! From the highly requested controller support to the addition of new weapons, crafting items, and water platforms, we hope these updates will enhance your gaming experience and provide new challenges and opportunities for creativity. As always, thank you for your support and for being a part of the Longvinter community.
Controller support
We've heard your requests for a more relaxed and comfortable gaming experience, and with this update, you'll have the option to play using a controller. We know that this feature is important to many of you, and we're excited to make it a reality. Please be aware that this feature is still a work in progress and will require further improvements to be fully polished. Get ready to dive into the island with ease and comfort.
Known issue that came with controller support: Sometimes when you are moving and try to eat the character stops moving or changes running direction. We are working this issue.
Bug fixes
- Wooden boats should no longer teleport to other location if user jumps on it
- Boat physics are now tied to the frame rate so they will behave almost same if playing in 60 fps vs 10 fps
- Fixed the bug where lights would have massive blocks attach to them
- Players should less often teleport to Sgt. Lake base camp upon connection to server.
- Player will now receive error message if their network id is not set correctly and the server could not save their progression. Game restart should fix this issue
- Fixed a bug where snow / rain did not go away after raining ended
- Fixed a bug where you could teleport back to your boat by using ctrl + 1.
- Players can no longer shoot structures from the farming island Heisala
- Reworked some collisions on rocks to prevent players from getting stuck
- Prevent player from teleporting out of the bunkers when entering the bunker
- Fixed some warnings that popped up frequently in the server console
Changes
- Player turrets can no longer deal damage to placeables
- Bonfire is not placeable near other bonfires
- /kill cooldown reduced to 5 minutes
- Code locks now have bigger cooldown to prevent users from brute forcing themselves to others houses
- Boats can now be destroyed with weapons
- Admins can now kick players from admin panel
Major changes to safe zones
- Shooting inside the safe zone will trigger turret response instead of the aiming
- Players inside the safe zone cannot take damage from other players guns
- You cannot shoot your weapon for 2 seconds after leaving the safe zone to prevent peaking out from the safe zone and going back in
Server optimizations
The screenshots below are from a empty servers, servers with many players still have some issues and we will continue to work on them.
Old
New
Items
Weapons and related
- Shooting Target, for those who enjoy target practice. Take aim and improve your marksmanship skills.
- To go along with your new target practice item, we've added two new types of arrows
- Arrows [5]
- Arrows [10]
- Crossbow, to use these arrows which now has a maximum arrow count of 25.
- Auto Shotgun
- Auto Shotgun Kit
- Machine Gun, now increases ammo capacity by 100 when equipped.
- Machine Gun Kit
- Sandbags can now be placed in open terrain and near Points of Interest, to prevent griefing near vendors and other hub locations is not allowed (Decays in 5 minutes after placing).
- Machete, new melee weapon
- Electric Water Well fill empty bottles (will replace the vendor bottle switch). Will help you stay hydrated in the harsh winter environment.
- Wooden Box
- Wooden Box With Steps
- Wide Wooden Box
- Wide Wooden Box With Steps
- Staircase Building Pieces
- Green House, simply place the Green House next to your home. Once powered up, it will automatically farm the plants you add to its inventory, making it easier and more efficient to gather resources. Get ready to take your farming game to the next level!
- Water Fountain
Water platforms
We are thrilled to introduce the water platforms! With this new feature, you can expand your base into the water and create unique structures and designs. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
- Wooden Water Platform
- Wooden Water Fence
- Polymer Water Platform
- Polymer Water Fence
- Wooden Water Gate
- Polymer Water Gate
To prevent all bodies of water from filling from these platforms we have restricted the placement to the green zones that are visible when placing the platforms. Check out the areas where you can place these water platforms in the image below.
Crafting changes
- Increased sofa crafting requirements
- Garden fence can now be crafted
- Wood stool can now be crafted
- Water sprinkler can now be crafted
- Planter box crafting requirements increased so it cannot be crafted with normal workbench
- Modular cabinet can now be crafted
- Small dinghy can now be crafted
- Satellite communicator can now be crafted
- Radio can now be crafted
- Change code locked gate to requirements
We've also added several new crafting items that will help you craft more advanced items.
- Electronic Motor
- Polymer Composite
- Electric Circuit Board
- Advanced Workbench, enhancing the crafting system by requiring more components for certain items. It adds a new level of distinction between early and late-game items, using basic materials like wood and metal. This creates a more engaging and rewarding crafting experience, giving players a sense of progression as they advance through the game.
- Disassembly Machine, that allows you to disassemble weapons crafted with Long Gun Barrels to obtain necessary components. Be mindful that the machine requires electricity and there is a chance some components may be lost during the process.
Other
- Global chat can now be accessed through the satellite communicator
- To round out the update, we've added a new quest - "Hermit of the mountain"
We would love to see your creative builds and designs! Don't hesitate to share your creations with us and the rest of the community. Whether it's an impressive base, or a unique item arrangement, we want to see it all. Share your screenshots and videos on our social media channels or Discord server. Your creations could inspire others and bring new ideas to the game.
Devlog #31
Few words from the community manager
Hey All! I am thrilled to announce that I have recently joined the team as the community manager! As a passionate gamer myself, I am excited to be a part of such an incredible project and to have the opportunity to interact with you all. As you may have already read, I am here to serve as the bridge between the development team and the player community. Your satisfaction is my top priority, and I am here to ensure that your voices are heard and that we can work together to make the game even better.
I am aware that there have been some issues with the servers and the game itself, but please know that we are doing everything we can to improve the overall experience for everyone. We are listening to your feedback and suggestions, and we are committed to making Longvinter the best game it can be.
See you on the island!
Korean placeable save loss
We deeply apologize for the recent issue affecting some of our Korean servers, where some placeables are not being saved or loaded correctly. We understand the frustration and disappointment this has caused, especially for those who have lost progress as a result. We want to assure our players that we are actively investigating the root cause of this issue and working diligently to find a solution as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this matter and deliver a better gameplay experience for all of our players.
1.10 Progress udpate
We have continued working on the upcoming 1.10 update that now includes significant server-side performance improvements, as well as a new queue system that ensures fair access for all players. However, before the update is ready for release, we need to conduct thorough testing to ensure a smooth and seamless experience for everyone. One of the challenges we are currently addressing is how to introduce the new water placeable platforms in a way that doesn't allow players filling all bodies of water with these platforms. We are considering restricting platform placement to specific areas, similar to how point of interest areas disallow other placeables. Following the 1.10 update, we will focus on resolving all bugs on our Github and optimizing and cleaning the code in preparation for the long-awaited modding support. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to deliver the best possible experience for our players. 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 boat server performance hotfix
- Boats stop calculating physics if no player is near them
- A large stack of boats will be destroyed and only a few boats will be left. Boats in water are not affected