Longvinter news & patch notes

Wild Growth Update & Server Wipe

New Area: Teijo

• Access the brand-new Swamp island by taking a boat located near Sgt. Lake.
• The Swamp is a high-risk, PVP-focused environment filled with unique resources and enemies.
• Tents cannot be placed in the swamp area, maintaining its eerie and empty atmosphere
• Navigate the bogs using "Pitkospuut" (duckboards) to discover rare items like Water Lilies and Bog Flowers.

Farming & POI Locations

• New farming-themed POIs have been added to the map.
• Cows: These animals gain size over time and can be milked with an Empty Bucket.
• Sheep & Lambs: These animals grow wool that can be harvested using Scissors.

New Minigames at Sgt. Lake’s Activity Park

• Added Gun Game: Secure kills to instantly receive a new weapon.
• Added Team Deathmatch: Standard team-based combat mode.
• Activity Voting: Players can now vote to decide which minigame will be played next.

New Equipment and Utility

• Teleport Gate: Connect two points instantly.
• Sleeping Bag: A placeable respawn point that is consumed upon use.
• Storage Wagon: A draggable chest for transporting large amounts of loot.
• Ghost Backpack: A bag with ghostly expanded storage space.

Advanced Bow Combat

• Fire Arrows: Ignites players and structures, dealing damage over time.
• Poison Arrows: Crafted from swamp mushrooms to deal damage over time.
• Paralyse Arrows: Uses rare mushroom effects to slow or stop enemy movement.
• High-Velocity Arrows: Features faster flight speeds for tracking moving targets.

Other New Items

• Swamp Flora: Discover the rare Bog Flower and Water Lily.
• New Mushrooms: Honey Mushrooms (Damage Reduction), King Stropharia (Swimming Energy), Oyster Mushrooms (Health Regen), and the legendary Viper's Mane (Stun effect) have been added with unique buffs.
• Harvestable Crops: Corn and Tomatoes are now available to harvest and use as essential cooking staples.
• Eel: A rare, "angry" new catch that provides a significant running speed buff when consumed.
• Added new firearms: The Combat Pistol, Combat Rifle, and Heavy Machine Gun
• Tactical Grenades: Smoke Grenades for retreats and Electro Grenades for stunning targets and enabling you to damage ghosts.
• Farm Staples: Cow Milk (Neutralize buff), Eggs, Beef, and Lamb Meat can now be gathered and used in advanced recipes.
• Expanded Cookbook: New high-energy meals include Spicy Beef Chili, Lamb Stew, Beef & Cabbage Skillet, Farmer’s Omelette, Creamy Tomato Soup, Sweet Corn Pudding, and Corn Salsa & Catch.

Weapon Balance Changes

• Submachine Gun: Base damage reduced by 20%; scatter increased by 25%.
• Auto Shotgun: Fire rate reduced by 20%; bullets per shot reduced by ~17%.
• Full Auto Pistol: Base damage reduced by ~22%.
• Modern Rifle: Projectile scatter increased by 25%.
• Shotgun: Fire rate increased by ~29%.
• Semi-Automatic: Fire rate increased by ~23%.
• Assault Rifle: Base damage increased by 10%.

Other

• Pets can now be correctly equipped when using languages other than English.
• Implemented multiple new dupe prevention measures, including fixes for trade-based duplication.
• Arttu's Black Market has moved to the Swamp area

Server Updates & Consolidation

• We have decided to close several monthly wipe servers due to low player numbers and overall unpopularity.
• Specifically, the KR 5 server will be officially closed starting with this update.
• By reducing server capacity, we aim to consolidate our community into more active servers rather than having players spread across multiple half-empty ones.
• Don't worry—if the playerbase grows and demand for more capacity returns, we will reopen these servers for each region.

Engine Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.7

• The game has been upgraded from Unreal Engine 5.4 to 5.7.
• This upgrade is vital for future console compatibility and cross-platform support.
• This version provides performance improvements, specifically regarding the Chaos physics engine.

09:00 AM UTC on April 16th.

Wipe Delayed

Performance Improvements and Issues Resolved

Next Update

Engine Upgrade

Wild Growth

Farming Related Locations

New Bog Biome with PVP Focus

Hi everyone. Here comes this year's second set of small fixes

• Fixed mining rig tab not showing on workbench menu
• Fixed "Time to Get Going" 100% fishing compendium task not completing. Players who have it will unlock it after logging in again
• Prevented players from using two clients with the same EOS ID from joining the same server
• Wooden boats now despawn if left on the ground for a long time. This prevents players from abusing them to block boat fast travel
• You can no longer place placeables on item bags to prevent players from walking in the black void
• Grenades and C4 thrown into the black void will no longer explode to prevent exploits

Hi. We have a set of fixes coming your way

• To prevent abuse of sandbags, they can now be picked up by anyone when they are in a POI area
• Fixed a bug that prevented players from exiting the sauna and greenhouse after shooting inside them

Hi. We have a set of fixes coming your way

• Fixed some instances where players' items did not return after a minigame. If you have lost any items, just play the game again and you will receive the items back
• Fixed iceball game scoring to show scores as mirrored
• Football's momentum is now stopped after a goal
• Disabled combat logging clearing inventory on PVE servers

• Added a new launch option for users that are experiencing crashes while entering the settings menu. This is related to older Nvidia graphics cards
• Players can no longer use the travel boat while swimming. This caused an issue where players became invisible on their screen
• Safe fishing reel that gave a buff where the fishing spot could not deplete no longer gives this buff on Mahi Mahi or Sparling fish spots
• Removed C4 from black market inventory
• Fixed some in-game translations

Here are this week's drops

• Community Sweater & Northwood Traveler. Just play the game actively to receive one of the drops!

• Updated both DLSS and AMD FSR to latest versions for better fidelity upscaling
• Added new outfit: Lookout Pom Beanie & Double Stitch Jumper. Since last week there was a small error made in item drops, we have extended the drop rate of the Autumn drop 2 to this week and everyone is eligible for a second drop!

• Server physics performance improved by around 40% so there should be noticeable improvement
• Improved saving times by around 50%
• Added new outfits: Classic Flat Cap & Highlander's Coat. You will get a random variant of either one while playing

• Server memory usage optimized by around 400MB
• Moose can now spawn randomly in most of the spring biome to make blocking spawns less effective
• Added new item "Travel Ticket" which allows you to travel for free. Item is consumed after use
• Added Tutorial Island which can be accessed from the server browser for players who have already played the game. For new players, it is prompted at the start. The tutorial walks you through most of the game mechanics
• Once you complete the tutorial, you will receive starting items every time you start on a new server
• Added new outfit "Cabin Shirt Vest" and new "Harbor Watch Beanie." You will get a random variant of either one while playing. New drop coming next week
• To prevent items from disappearing by accident, if items added to your inventory don't fit, the overflow is dropped to the ground

Hi peeps!

Where is the Halloween event?

Tutorial and Stability Update

• Fixed energy drink applying full speed buff while swimming
• Dismantling your cabin now gives you correct version of the workbench
• Added Mahi Mahi to shop catalogs
• Fixed a problem with Linux Distribution. It was missing a new required configuration .ini file

Hi everyone!

• Fixed a bug that caused lucky looter hat to work on player backpacks
• Added cooldown to bush shaking
• Fixed coordinates UI element going on top of the menu
• Fixed a bug that allowed players to place overlapping shooting targets
• Fixed mining hat not turning off when leaving a bunker
• Fixed bug that caused items to disappear when adding them to vendors with message "where did you get this"
• Fixed a bug where eating while aiming would make the player run fast
• Fixed not being able to enter houses with code locks
• Fixed trees so they can be cut down in Hittine island
• Possible fix for infinite grenades exploit
• Added a check for correct hair color to prevent config file changes
• Fixed respawn screen on wide monitors
• Fixed spots in the map to prevent players from getting stuck
• Added building blocked spots to some areas. This will activate in December when servers are wiped
• Made water bases require more space between other houses due to the larger size
• Items dropped right next to the greenhouse and sauna can now be picked up without needing to pick up the building
• Made adjustments to boat handling

Good Friday everyone. Here are the changes in today's update.

• Added new fish mahi mahi that can be found randomly in any existing fish spot
• Added functionality for next week's contest for biggest fish competition
• Fixed profanity filter not working correctly

Hi. We have another set of fixes coming your way

• More performance improvements for server
• Fixed Enemy NPC not moving correctly in some parts of the bunkers
• Fixed boat physics and acceleration
• Fixed an exploit that allowed players to have effects on masks
• Changed a fish weight calculation
• Fixed a bug that allowed heavy combat helmet movement penalty to be removed with energy drink

Hi, we are happy to report that after the latest update we shipped on Monday, we have solved the crashing issues now completely. Today's update focuses more on solving the lag issues we find on high-populated Korean servers.

• Entering Repouuro Cave now gives the "Cave Explorer" achievement
• Purchasing an item with a negative price from the general store will now just delete the item
• Server performance improvements
• Fixed item pickup quest task not completing for admins
• Fixed bug that caused players to be able to buy too many house slots. If a player has bought over their limit, they will get a refund after logging in, and items that are over their limit will be removed automatically. Keep in mind that tents will not be removed in the order they were placed

Greetings,

A new fish species has migrated to our waters: Mahi-mahi. This species can be caught in a wide range of weights and locations, making it the perfect sport fish.

For that reason I would like to invite you to our first ever Longvinter Fishing Contest!

The event begins Monday, 29 September, and ends Monday, 6 October 2025. You will be able to enter the competition free of charge at Sgt. Lake's notice board.

Winner: Biggest Mahi-mahi in weight wins.

Prize: "Trout, Bro Stop" hat!

For questions, head over to our Discord where Arttu will gladly help you!

Yours truly,

Sgt. Lake

Update

• Added a possible solution for frequent server crashes
• Improved oilrig performance. Oilrigs now run around 50% faster

Patch Notes

• Fixed a decal missing from chests sometimes
• Added new measures to prevent save files from being overridden if the player's save files were not loaded correctly
• Improved server stability
• Fixed a location in Tupruttaja that caused players to get stuck
• Fixed a bug where players were able to get placeables inside their tent
• Fixed not being able to sell items to vendors sometimes
• Fixed mining hat light not turning on in the caves

Hi everyone!

• Fixed "I'm not done yet" achievement
• Fixed "Just One More Bet?" achievement
• Fixed admin panel compendiums
• Added log when buying for negative mk from general store
• Added log when collecting mk from player vendor
• Improved client performance

Status Update

Next Wipe

Hello everyone!

Server Changes on Global Official Server Wipe

North America:

• Uuvana 1
• Uuvana 2
• Uuvana #PVE
• Uuvana HARDCORE

South America:

• Uuvana 1

Europe:

• Uuvana 1
• Uuvana #PVE 1
• Uuvana HARDCORE

Oceania:

• Uuvana 1
• Uuvana #PVE 1

Asia:

• Uuvana 1
• Uuvana 2
• Uuvana 3
• Uuvana #PVE 1
• Uuvana #PVE 2
• Uuvana 4
• Uuvana HARDCORE
• Uuvana 1
• Uuvana #PVE 1
• (TH) BANGKOK
• (TH) BANGKOK #PVE 1
• Uuvana 1
• Uuvana 2 We will be announcing more info about future content soon!

• Fixed a bug that prevented the secret door in mines from being destroyed with explosives.
• Added a cooldown to Mk dropping to prevent spamming.
• Fixed an issue that prevented players from adding items to their personal vendors.
• Optimised component count to help resolve issues on the Uuvana 5 server.

• Easy Anti-Cheat is now fully re-enabled following the resolution of startup fatal error issues.
• Fixed a bug where the shop incorrectly displayed “not enough VinterCoins” despite the player having sufficient funds.
• Corrected the Shiba pet to ensure it now uses the proper materials during gameplay.
• Attempted to resolve crashes occurring on startup with Uuvana 5.

FREEZE! ehem, Hi. Hey everyone, and happy Midsummer! Summer has arrived, and we've been cooking something special for you! We've also made some necessary changes so we can move forward with supporting the game past 2025. To celebrate, the game is 50% off during the Steam Summer Sale. Here’s a quick look at what’s new in this update:

Pet cosmetics

We're introducing a new tackle box with unlockable pets that can accompany you on your journey in Longvinter Island! Dogs, cats, and small birds will follow you around and have a bunch of cute animations to entertain you while chilling at the campfire. Be sure not to miss out since these special pet tackle boxes are dropping for only 1 month. Tackle boxes drop every 2 days, so while playing the game actively, you can grow your pet collection by a substantial amount!

Engine Upgraded to UE5

Speaking of our ability to move forward, we have now migrated the engine to UE5 to keep up with dependencies that we need to continue developing the game. Re-enabling anti-cheat would not have been feasible without this time-consuming migration. For those who are also developers, don't worry – we have disabled all the new rendering technologies that usually drag UE5 performance down, so you should expect similar performance with the game after updating.

Anti-Cheat Re-enabled

Modding Support

Bug Fixes & Changes

• Fixed an exploit that allowed placement of items in other players' yards while using 0 grid placement
• Players can now destroy bushes with melee weapons
• Added support for the latest FSR and DLSS

Weapon Balance Changes

• C4 damage to players reduced by 27%
• C4 explosion delay increased by 100%
• Improvised grenade damage to players reduced by 15%
• Improvised grenade explosion delay increased by 70%
• Shotgun fire rate reduced by 3%
• Semi-Automatic projectile speed increased by 22%
• Assault rifle damage increased by 25%
• Assault rifle fire rate increased by 2%
• Submachine gun fire rate increased by 6%
• Modern burst rifle fire rate reduced by 7%
• Sawed-off shotgun damage increased by 60%
• Sawed-off shotgun fire rate reduced by 3%
• Machete damage increased by 20%
• Electric Pickaxe fire rate reduced by 7%
• Submachine gun scatter decreased by 20%
• Submachine gun movement speed increased by 12%
• Modern rifle projectile speed reduced by 8%
• Modern burst rifle projectile speed reduced by 20%
• Auto shotgun fire rate increased by 14%
• Auto shotgun damage falloff decreased by 50%

KR1 PVE Reset

The KR1 PVE server has been reset due to the server no longer working properly —jump in and start fresh! The server will be live today at; Korea Standard Time (KST) is 8PM on June 27, 2025. Join our Discord server, to talk w/ devs and the community Discord

• Fixed not being able to properly place items in 2 floor houses
• Fixed special items not showing correct mesh (suspicious mushroom, plasma rifle, etc.)
• Fixed z-fighting on the koilot harbor meshes
• Added invisible walls around the underground arena to stop players from jumping into the void

April Recap and New Plans for Moving Forward

Cheaters

Update 1.1

Leveling System for Items

Last 2 Weeks to Earn Tackle Boxes