Badges

Badges are a feature added in version .347 of The Long Dark. Similar to Achievements, badges are marks of accomplishments the player gets by performing specific tasks. Badges are divided into two categories, Feats and Challenges. Badges can be viewed either through the main menu, or the pause menu.

Feats

Feats are tasks the player can accomplish over multiple playthroughs. Once the player gains this feat, they get a badge to mark the accomplishment, as well as a perk that may be accessed in all subsequent playthroughs.

Name of Badge	Prerequisite to Obtain	Gameplay Perk
Book Smarts	Spend 250 hours with Research Books	10% more Skill Level when completing a research book
Cold Fusion	Spend 2400 hours (100 days) outside	Permanent boost of +2°C/4°F to core body temperature
Efficient Machine	Survive for 500 days	All actions take 10% less calories
Fire Master	Start 1000 Fires	Skill Levels for Fire Starting start at Level 3
Free Runner	Sprint for 50 kilometers/31.1 miles	Sprinting takes 25% less calories
Snow Walker	Travel 1000 kilometers/621.4 miles	Stamina recharges 20% faster

Challenges

Challenge badges are obtained when the player first completes the Challenges the badge is named for. They provide no gameplay related boost and serve only as proof of completing the challenge.