Welcome to our gaming guide for The Long Dark! In this article, you will find the latest updated maps for the game, including the new regions introduced in the DLC released by Hinterland in December 2022. We understand that the game is constantly evolving with new content and features, which is why we want to help players improve their experience and knowledge. Check out the guides created by original map creators Whiteberry, stmSantana, Stray Wolf, The Riddler, and Jah Hat for more information. Let’s dive in and explore the ever-expanding world of The Long Dark!
Additions & Changes
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New content:
- Unique DLC items
- Memento hints & caches
- Burdock roots & oaks
- New prepper caches
- Tale’s bunkers
- Shortwave caches
- Transmitters
- Cooking recipes
- Ptarmigan nests
- Insulated flasks
Changes:
- Updated player spawn points
- Updated legend & all icons with featuring new ones
- Updated wildlife spawn places
- Updated all container locations
- Updated rifles, revolvers, distress pistols, knives and hatchets locations
- Updated plants locations
- Updated polaroids locations
- Updated research books locations
- Removed locations of old prepper caches
Must-Read Information
First 3 modes have similar loot, but Interloper & Misery have different loot conditions such as removed guns, tools and specific clothing from the game. That’s why map variant that is relevant for Voyageur won’t be as useful on Interloper.
With that said, almost every map is separated into 2 versions, 1 for Interloper & Misery and 1 for other difficulties, so players can choose suitable version for themselves. To see what map variant you are using, check the icons of difficulty modes below region name in the legend.
Also some regions have a spot where player can go fishing while being inside of a snow shelter. It gives +15C bonus to feels like temperature, provides a wind protection and lets you interact with fishing hole without leaving it.
- Always check the legend, which may have extra info about some elements of the map.
- Region maps were made and tested on DLC version of the game and there may be inconsistencies with these maps if you play on regular version, and for now there are no plans for making another variants specificaly for non-DLC game experience nor Explorer / Spoiler-free versions.
- Obviously, maps contain A LOT OF SPOILERS for Survival Mode of The Long Dark.
- Compass shows cardinal directions in terms of global map. DO NOT use ingame sun position for orientation, it can be wrong (sun raising on the west, etc).
Currently there are 8 updated maps: 5 major regions and 3 transition zones. The maps are being worked on and I update the guide as soon as the new map is ready.
Order of maps to be made:
Forlorn Muskeg –> Broken Railroad –> Mountain Town –> Hushed River Valley –>
–> Bleak Inlet –> Ash Canyon –> Keeper’s Pass (North & South) –> Blackrock –> DLC Regions
Currently making: Forlorn Muskeg
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——– Major Regions ——–
Mystery Lake v1.06
v1.06
- map release on Steam
- map update for game v2.30
- legend update – now it shows region name and difficulty modes the map is made for
- terrain visual improvements
- updated icons of ptarmigan nests and oaks
- updated all train carts icons
- updated destroyed lookout area to better match its ingame appearance
- updated bear routes, so each footprint points in direction of the next one
- updated prepper cache info
- added prepper’s pie recipe possible location
- added icon for train carts and specific points of interest
- added info panel for car near dam
- added back hatchet spawn at lake cabins
- added Vaughn’s rifle icon to the legend
- added missing deer spawn behind bear cave at clearcut
- added extra info about guaranteed items on the map for Interloper & Misery
- removed 2nd info panel of lake cabins
v1.05
- map split in 2 separate maps
- reworked logging camp infos
- icons in info panels are now displayed in correct order that is determined in legend
- changed interloper items icons
- changed shortcut route appearance
- added usefull shortcut routes to the map
- added polaroid art image referring to what map it is
- added unique icon of vaughn’s rifle
- added missing backpack behind lone lake cabin
- added missing metal & plastic containers in trapper’s cabin, unnamed pond cabin, forestry & destroyed lookouts, carter hydro dam, trailers near dam
- added missing first aid kit in hunter’s blind near alan’s cave and logging camp trailers
v1.04
- legend rework, now it will only show icons the map has
- added cairn numbers to the legend
- added info about transition cave to milton
- added info about lake cabins and lone lake cabin
v1.03
- legend cleaned up
- added missing maple sapling at destroyed lookout
- added bear route indicators
- improved location’s info panels appearance
v1.02
- updated the legend
- updated memento hint icon
- updated cargo container icon
- updated bear area description
- added back ‘Lookout’ location
- added locations of shortwave caches
- added locations of cairns
- added locations with buffer memories
- lots of fixes here and there
v1.01
- updated legend
- updated a lot of icons
- updated player spawn locations
- updated all wildlife spawn places including ptarmigans
- updated locations of containers, backpacks, etc.
- updated locations of plants
- added locations of burdock and oak
- added locations of memento notes, hints & caches
- added locations of essential interloper items
- removed old locations of 9 prepper caches
v1.0
- map release
Coastal Highway v1.02
v1.02
- map release on Steam
- map update for game v2.30
- legend update – now it shows region name and difficulty modes the map is made for
- terrain visual improvements
- updated oak icon
- updated train carts icons
- updated bear routes, so each footprint points in direction of the next one
- added Barb’s rifle icon to the legend
- added extra info about guaranteed items on the map for Interloper & Misery
- added missing wolf spawn between the mine and lookout
- added missing deer spawn east of quonset garage
v1.01
- map split into 2 separate versions
- updated trigger names for locations and separated them from interior names
- updated order in info panels
- changed appearance of coastal house icon near log sort, it can be destroyed or intact
- changed shortcut route appearance
- added useful shortcut routes to the map
- added unique icon for barb’s rifle
- added guaranteed stim and possible matches locations for Interloper & Misery
v1.0
- map release
Pleasant Valley v1.0
PV coordinates on the map are a bit different, X goes from top to bottom ↓ and Y goes from left to right →
v1.0
- map release on Steam
Desolation Point v1.01
v1.01
- map release on Steam
- map update for game v2.30
- legend update – now it shows region name and difficulty modes the map is made for
- added icon for specific points of interest
- added coloring to insulated flask icon
- added info about DP specific recipe
- added snow shelter fishing spot
- added extra info about guaranteed items on the map for Interloper & Misery
- added missing player spawn point between mine №3 and mine №5
- added missing burdock above mine entrance
- added missing climbing rope at matt’s truck
- updated bear route, so each footprint points in direction of the next one
- reduced the size of info panels
v1.0
- map release
Timberwolf Mountain v1.0
v1.0
- map release on Steam
——– Transition zones ——–
Ravine v1.04
v1.04
- map release on Steam
- map update for game v2.30
- legend update – now it shows region name and difficulty modes the map is made for
- added icon for specific points of interest
- added guaranteed stim icon & location for Interloper & Misery
- reduced the size of info panels
v1.03
- map split into 2 separate maps
- added missing trestle location again x)
- updated order in info panels
- added polaroid art image referring to what map it is
v1.02
- legend update
- added missing rabbit grove near BI entrance
- added missing tunnel icon near CH entrance
v1.01
- legend cleaned up
- added missing ravine basin & trestle locations
- changed color of rope icon to gray, since you need to find and attach it first
v1.0
- map release
Winding River & Carter Hydro Dam v1.0
v1.0
- map release on Steam
Crumbling highway v1.0
v1.0
- map release on Steam
And that wraps up our share on The Long Dark: Updated Region Maps [2024]. If you have any additional insights or tips to contribute, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. For a more in-depth read, you can refer to the original article here by HokuOwl, who deserves all the credit. Happy gaming!