Collectibles are special items that can be collected but do not have any extra carry-weight. Once found, collectibles can be 'examined' at any time through the Journal menu in the Survival Menu.
In Wintermute, collectibles come in various forms; the most common are single page notes, which can be read, as well as keys and other items, many of whom are related to various Missions or Side Missions.
In Survival Mode, collectibles come in Eight types:
- Notes - Short writings left on pieces of paper around the world.
- Buffer Memories - cached emails or similar electronic messages that can be found on some intact computers in the world during Aurora events.
- Cairns - Cairns are small stacks of stones with red cloths; when clicked on at close range, they will display text in tribute to some of the original supporters of The Long Dark.
- Polaroids - Allows the player to survey a large portion of the regional map.
- Surveyed Locations - Keeps track of locations required to unlock the Faithful Cartographer achievement.
- Transmitters - Transmitters can be repaired to help the player find Supply Caches.
- Mementos - Mementos are useful hints for survivors which might lead to loot or new locations in regions.
- Recipe Cards - Unlock powerful Unique Recipes for the player to craft with a Cooking Skillet, Cooking Pot, or Recycled Can.
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