Blood Trail News

Main Branch Update 0.4

Hello players — we’re excited to announce that all Experimental Branch content has now moved to the Main Branch as we prepare for the next wave of updates.

[h2]We Introduce: C.A.P.E.C.O.D.[/h2]
Clinically Accurate Physically Expressed Cause of Death

Our revolutionary new damage simulates human physiology in detail. It allows NPCs to experience cascading physical consequences from blood oxygen loss to organ failure.

[h2]Major Features[/h2]

• Complete overhaul of enemy AI: smarter positioning, varied awareness states, emotional reactions, and over 1500 contextual voice lines.
  
• Revamped enemy design and clothing systems to support the upcoming story mode. (Hair and additional variations coming soon!)
  
• New Arcade Maps: Dreamcatcher, Jumper
  
• New Sandbox Maps: Doppelganger, Grey Matter
  
• Enemies in RAID mode now patrol in an unaware state, enabling stealth kills.
  
• Piovra 9mm is now suppressed, in preparation for the weapon attachment system. (Attachments will eventually be optional.)
  
• Wendigo can now use night vision or a headlamp in dark environments.
  

[h2]Temporarily Removed[/h2]

• Melee NPCs have been temporarily removed while we develop a new melee combat system.
  

[h2]"BUT I LIKED THE OLD VERSION!"[/h2]
Don't worry — the previous Main Branch build is still available and playable under the branch name legacy_branch_2.

To switch between branches:
Go to your Steam Library → Right-click Blood Trail VR → Click Properties → Navigate to the BETAS tab and select your desired version.

*Note: Switching between branches will delete your save game data. Be sure to back up your saves manually if you want to preserve your unlocks for each branch.

(If running, please restart Steam to ensure the update queues.)

Experimental Branch Update

[h2]Changes[/h2]

• Improved ragdoll physics. Bodies now appear heavier and carry more realistic momentum. (Note: Ragdoll behavior will continue to evolve throughout development.)
  
• Made large, high-velocity blood stains permanent when using the Frozen Ragdoll option.
  

[h2]Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue that was making stabbing attacks more difficult than intended.
  
• Corrected damage decals used by certain stabbing weapons.
  
• Fixed collision on some ramps in the Survival mode map "Homewrecker."
  

(If running, please restart Steam to ensure the update queues.)

Experimental Branch Update

[h2]New Content[/h2]

• RAID mode is now fully restored, with all 9 levels updated and enhanced.
  

[h2]Changes[/h2]

• Significant improvements to enemy AI behavior across all modes.
  
• Enemy NPCs now wear headlamps during nighttime scenarios.
  
• Added facial variation to enemy NPCs for greater visual diversity.
  
• NPC footsteps now play appropriate surface sounds and are spatialized for accurate directional audio.
  

[h2]Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed a bug where gore effects were not displaying correctly on the right knee.
  

(If running, please restart Steam to ensure the update queues.)

Experimental Branch Update

[h2]Changes[/h2]

• Adjusted Runner AI to make them more accessible and easier to locate during gameplay.
  
• Optimized collision in the map "Heartbreaker" for improved performance and smoother navigation.
  

(If running, please restart Steam to ensure the update queues.)

Experimental Branch Update

[h2]New Content[/h2]

• Brought back the survival mode map "Homewrecker".
  

[h2]Changes[/h2]

• Applied numerous optimizations to the map.
  
• Updated lighting for enhanced visual quality.
  
• Added new areas of interest and cover.
  

[h2]Notes[/h2]

• Runners may be difficult to locate in "Homewrecker" at this time. We're working on updating their AI in an upcoming update to flesh out their behavior and make them easier to find.
  
• This map has highlighted an existing issue with ragdolled enemies being able to get stuck in walls. Please bear with us while we consider a fix. Thank you.
  

(If running, please restart Steam to ensure the update queues.)