The Long Dark update 2.42 is available to download on PC, PS4 and Xbox. According to The Long Dark 2.42 patch notes, the latest update brings enhanced graphics options for high-end PCs, reintroduces ruined food items in recipes, and extends the shelf life of key canned goods. Additionally, The Long Dark patch 2.42 also fixes issues with the Travois and Lost & Found system, and resolves a long-standing bug blocking the final Trader mission, improving overall gameplay stability and late-game viability.
The Long Dark Version 2.42 Patch Notes – May 28, 2025
Patch Notes Summary
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Visual enhancements added for high-end systems (optional).
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Recommended specs provided for optimal performance with enhancements.
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Ruined food items can temporarily be used in recipes again.
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Canned goods now decay more slowly; Trader costs adjusted.
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Fixed issues with Travois and Lost & Found box.
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Final Trader mission bug resolved.
Visual Enhancements & System Requirements
High-End Visual Features
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New optional enhancements added:
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Coloured Shadows
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Terrain Blending
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Improved Anti-Aliasing
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Can be toggled in Display and Advanced Settings.
Recommended System Spec for Enhanced Graphics
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Target: 60FPS at 2560×1440 resolution
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GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 or equivalent
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CPU: 3GHz or faster
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RAM: 32GB
Crafting with Ruined Items
Temporary Reversion on Cooking Rules
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Ruined food items can once again be used in cooking recipes.
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Previous patch aimed to block this exploit but caused more issues.
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Full system overhaul (Condition decay, food risks, wildlife behavior) delayed until after Episode Five.
Rare Trade Items & Canned Goods
Extended Shelf Life & Cost Adjustments
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Condition loss for key canned goods reduced:
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Canned Peaches
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Carrots
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Potatoes
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Trader costs modified to reflect new item availability.
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Supports advanced Frontier Cooking recipes in long-running saves.
Travois Recovery Improvements
Lost Travois & Lost & Found Fixes
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Lost Travois now appears in Lost & Found box in the region.
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Rare bug where Lost & Found box became inaccessible has been fixed.
Final Trader Mission Fix
Questline Unblock
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Fixed issue preventing completion of Sutherland’s Special Request #5.
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Players can now finish the full Trader questline.
GAMEPLAY, UI, CONTROLS
- Re-enabled (temporarily) the use of Ruined ingredients in Crafting and Cooking Recipes.
- Tuned several Canned food items to last much longer in the world.
- Tuned raw and cooked Meat types to last much longer in the world.
- Adjusted Tales From the Far Territory cooked fish to bring their decay rates in line with non-DLC cooked fish.
- Tuned Canned Dog Food, Condensed Milk, and Tomato Soup to bring outdoor decay rates into line with other canned items.
- Added Canned Peaches, Carrots, and Potatoes to Trader Requests. It is now possible to obtain these food types via the Trading system.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in the Trader’s fifth Special Request becoming impossible to complete.
- Fixed an issue in Bleak Inlet where the Lost and Found box in that Region was too close to a cave transition volume, resulting in it being impossible to interact and open.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in the Lost and Found box in Keeper’s Pass being inaccessible beneath terrain. The Lost and Found box is now located in front of the abandoned trailer on the road to Blackrock.
- Fixed an issue in Carter Hydroelectric Dam resulting in placed items being able to intersect chain-link fencing.
ART & ENVIRONMENTS
- Fixed an issue in Blackrock Prison which caused large sections of the prison buildings to disappear when viewed from specific locations and angles.
- Fixed an issue in Blackrock where Rosehip bushes could be found floating above ground.
Since the last major update 2.22, players have been experiencing multiple issues and bugs Hopefully, today’s The Long Dark version 2.42 will address some of these issues and bugs.
Download The Long Dark update 2.42 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox.
