The Outlast Trials News

[h2]Greetings Reagents,[/h2][p][/p][p]A new hotfix patch was released earlier today featuring the following fixes:[/p]

• [p]Improved Imposter knife attack angles when engaging Reagents at close range.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Regroup button could trigger automatically if a player was killed outside the Regroup Room while playing solo.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Imposters could cancel the end of the Slash animation to bypass its cooldown (again 🤞).[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Task exclamation mark icons could remain stuck on screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Reagents could become unable to complete a Trial after entering the SAS door while downed.[/p]
• [p]Various additional bug fixes and improvements.[/p]

[p]Feel free to join our official 18+ Outlast Discord Server and open a '/ticket' to speak directly with our support team about any issues you encounter in-game.[/p][p]You can also fill out our General Feedback Survey, or if you played the previous season, Project Diarchy, fill out our Season 4: Project Diarchy Player Sentiment Survey. For any information on our Twitch Drops and Account Linking please visit this page.[/p][p][/p][p]Catch you in the Sleep Room

- The RB Team[/p]

[h2]Greetings Reagents,[/h2][p][/p][p]Our team has deployed a hotfix patch with the following fixes:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the Knife slash cooldown could be skipped by chaining another action/interaction.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Rank Points pop-up would stay displayed forever at the end of a match.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Imposters wouldn't get their reward when all Reagents left the Trial.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players with different Invasion Privacy Options could find eachother through the Group Finder matchmaking.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where subtitles were not displayed in some situations.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Tasks menu accessed via the Pause screen would become unresponsive.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Kress Twins attack wouldn't trigger correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the scapegoat wouldn't do the correct reaction when a light bulb is cooked.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Jammer’s pacemaker upgrade was still activate even after swapping Rig in the shuttle.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Liliya would enter a double hidespot where a player could already be standing in.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with Complete Resort and Resort A+ task rewards. (If task was completed, the missing item will now appear in player inventory)[/p]
• [p]Variator “Stay Together” can’t be used in MK-Challenge “Seize the Narcotics” anymore (Trial Maker and Escalation).[/p]
• [p]Other various bug fixes and improvements.[/p]

[h3]Known issues:[/h3]

• [p]Tasks: The exclamation mark on a task category is not removed when claiming all tasks within it. Task menu needs to be closed and re-opened.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Thank you to all our dedicated players for always giving your feedback and for reaching out to us with any in-game issues.

A reminder that you can join our official 18+ Outlast Discord Server and open a '/ticket' to speak directly with our support team about any issues you encounter in-game.[/p][p]You can also fill out our General Feedback Survey, or if you played the previous season, Project Diarchy, fill out our Season 4: Project Diarchy Player Sentiment Survey. For any information on our Twitch Drops and Account Linking please visit this page.[/p][p][/p][p]Enjoy the Therapy!

-The RB Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]Sister Liliya, our newest Prime Asset, ushers in Project Messiah and welcomes you into the snowcapped opulence of The Resort, a new Trial environment where Reagents can "Despoil the Auction", and prepare to face the divine, or face their reckoning! Murkoff is also instating a new exclusive Deluxe Catalog, the return of the Winter Kills Limited-Time Event, featuring a new Permafrost variator that will chill the blood of any Reagent. This update also includes 2 new MK-Challenges, an update to the Invasion Experimental Therapy and more.[/p][p][/p][h2]This update includes[/h2]

• [p]Season 5: Project Messiah[/p]
• [p]New Prime Asset: Liliya Bogomolova[/p]
• [p]New Environment: The Resort[/p]
• [p]New Trial: Despoil the Auction[/p]
• [p]New MK-Challenge: Fabricate the Scandal[/p]
• [p]New MK-Challenge: Seize the Narcotics[/p]
• [p]New Time-Limited Event: Winter Kills[/p]
• [p]New Time-Limited Catalog: Winter Kills[/p]
• [p]New Deluxe Catalog[/p]
• [p]New Deluxe Outfits in the Murkoff Store[/p]
• [p]Invasion Update[/p]
• [p]New Invasion Ranking System[/p]
• [p]Upcoming Event: Flashback Therapy[/p]
• [p]Twitch Drop Event[/p]
• [p]Other additions, improvements and fixes[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Season 5: PROJECT MESSIAH[/h2][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The Murkoff Corporation would like to introduce you to Liliya Bogomolova. A still current with a raging undertow, Liliya is on a mission from god to absolve you all of your sins... for a price.[/p][p]Liliya Bogomolova silently stalks her "Cottage orné" turned cult compound in the newest Trial Environment, The Resort. Behind the closed doors of this lavish retreat, she prepares a VIP auction held only for her biggest spenders, but what is the price of a life? Find out how much in "Despoil the Auction".[/p][p][/p][h2]New Prime Asset: LILIYA BOGOMOLOVA[/h2][p][/p][p]The Murkoff Corporation is pleased to introduce Sister Liliya Bogomolova. Still waters hide a deadly rage. Liliya is woman of God, an ambush predator on a divine mission to cut away your sins. Absolution comes at a cost of treasure and flesh.[/p][p][/p][p]Liliya's Prime Asset traits:[/p]

• [p]Liliya hides in plain sight among her mannequins.[/p]
• [p]She can surprise attack Reagents with her long reach attack style.[/p]
• [p]Her brutal attacks immobilize the Reagent, who must fight for its life when it happens.[/p]
• [p]As a predator, she secretly relocates in the Trial and wait for its next prey to ambush.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New Trial: DESPOIL THE AUCTION[/h2][p][/p][p]You are the negotiator. Humans are just one more product, amusement for those with money to burn. A fresh plaything is up for auction, it's up to you to ruin the lot.[/p][p][/p][h2]New MK-Challenge: FABRICATE THE SCANDAL[/h2][p][/p][p]You are the half-truth, the reality more honest than fact when the evidence fails the agenda. Crimes cannot be simply exposed, they must be shaped to entertain the swinish masses. Prove the crime and delight the swine.[/p][p][/p][h2]New MK-Challenge: SEIZE THE NARCOTICS[/h2][p][/p][p]You are the controlled substance. The law enslaves minds by caging bodies. You destroy bodies and liberate minds, making users more desperate for control. Find the narcotics and set yourself free.[/p][p][/p][h2]New Deluxe Catalog: PROJECT MESSIAH[/h2][p][/p][p]The new Deluxe Catalog “Project Messiah” is now available.[/p]

• [p]The catalog is filled with 10 pages of new exclusive cosmetic items for your own self expression.[/p]
• [p]Unlock the Deluxe Catalog using Murkoff Coins, earned by completing the Onboarding Catalog, other Deluxe Catalogs or purchasable in the Murkoff Store.[/p]
• [p]Acquire Stamps by completing Trials and Tasks, then use the Stamps to acquired Deluxe Catalog items.[/p]
• [p]As a reminder, the Deluxe Catalogs are available permanently. Unlock items at your own pace.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New Limited-Time Event: WINTER KILLS[/h2][p][/p][p]Winter Kills is an experiment in hostile, unstable environments rich in both punishment and rewards. With the addition of Permafrost, Murkoff will have hot cocoa on standby in the sleep room.[/p][p]Program Winter Kills variators:[/p]

• [p]PERMAFROST. Permanent freezing temperature in the Trial. Locate heat sources to stay warm.[/p]
• [p]FROST MINES. Gas mines have been replaced with Frost Mines.[/p]
• [p]COLLECT THE GIFTS. Collect all the gifts in the Trial to earn extra rewards.[/p]

[p]Event Schedule:[/p]

• [p]Part 1 will take place from December 9, 2025 @ 10am ET - December 23, 2025 @ 9:59am ET[/p]
• [p]Part 2 will take place from December 23, 2025 @ 10am ET - January 6, 2026 @9:59am ET[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New Limited-Time Catalog: WINTER KILLS[/h2][p][/p][p]A brand new Event Catalog is available for the duration of the Winter Kills Limited-Time event.[/p]

• [p]Players can spend their acquired Event Tokens in the Limited-Time Catalog to unlock exclusive cosmetics.[/p]
• [p]The Event Catalog access is free to all players for the duration of the event. All unspent Event Tokens will be lost after the event ends.[/p]
• [p]Once the Winter Kills 2025 event ends the Catalog will be vaulted. It will become available in the Murkoff Store at a later date. You will be able to unlock the Catalog with Murkoff Coins depending how far you progressed into it.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Murkoff Store refreshed with new items[/h2][p][/p][p]New items have been delivered to the Murkoff Store:[/p]

• [p]Added 11 brand-new Deluxe Outfits to purchase with Murkoff Coins.[/p]
• [p]Event Catalog “Prime Time (2025)” is now available to purchase in the Catalogs Collection.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Invasion Experimental Therapy Update[/h2][p][/p][h3]Game mode improvements:[/h3][p]Invasion menu revamped with focus on QUICK PLAY and INVASION RANKS display. Quick Play is an alternance of playing as Reagent and Imposter as much as possible.[/p][p]Imposter objective refined:[/p]

• [p]Imposters is now to “Hurt the Reagents”, and not necessarily eliminating them. Disruption is the core of the role.[/p]
• [p]As an Imposter, your current grade is now always visible in the HUD, updating dynamically as you perform actions during an invasion.[/p]
• [p]Imposters can now earn a high score even if Reagents complete the Trial.[/p]
• [p]Their performance is based on how effectively they disrupt and pressure Reagents, not on total elimination.[/p]

[p]High Tier Trials (50+ Invasion matches): Reagents must now complete a random secondary objective before they can exit the Trial.[/p][p]Anti-Stalling Measures: New rules prevent prolonged stalling in confined areas. Reagents who fail to progress within the allotted time will be terminated by electrocution.[/p][p]Door Interaction Improvements: Doors have been reworked for more consistent reactions when slammed on pursuers.[/p][p]Shuttle doors now automatically open when only one Reagent remains alive in the Trial.[/p][p]Fixed an issue where Reagents did not receive the intended speed and stamina boost after successfully countering an Imposter.[/p][p]Fixed an issue where Stamina regeneration would start during a kill animation instead of at the end.[/p][p][/p][h3]Imposter balancing:[/h3][p][/p][p]Knife attack miss stamina cost reduced to 10 (was 20).[/p][p]Stab Hit stamina cost decreased to 25 (was 50).[/p][p]Stab Kill stamina cost decreased to 25 (was 50).[/p][p]Execution stamina cost decreased to 25 (was 50).[/p][p]Stamina consumption when running has been reduced (can run for longer duration).[/p][p]Base walk speed increased (to help stalking Reagents).[/p][p]Walk speed while holding charged knife increased.[/p][p]Imposters now have 2 lives (was 3). They have their initial life + one respawn (after killed).[/p][p]Reworked ExPops aggros against Imposters (Imposters must be more careful now).[/p]

• [p]Dev comment: Overall, Imposter actions now consume less stamina, and their base speed has been adjusted to more closely match Reagents, ensuring they can effectively stalk their targets. However, Imposters are still expected to rely on stealth and treat their life as valuable. Staying alert to Ex-Pops in the Trial remains essential.[/p]

[h3]Reagents balancing:
[/h3][p]Brick stamina damage reduced to 25 (was 50).[/p][p]Stun stamina damage reduced to 25 (was 50).[/p][p]Blind mine stamina damage reduced to 25 (was 100).[/p][p]Blind mine reaction changed to Heavy long (was Severe).[/p][p]Heal (with poison upgrade) stamina damage reduced to 25 (was 50).[/p][p]Heal (with poison upgrade) reaction changed to Light (was Medium)[/p][p]The changes have no impact on Ex-Pops.[/p]

• [p]Dev comment: Overall, Reagent attacks now drain less stamina from Imposters. We observed that the combined penalties (reaction slowdown, damage, and heavy stamina loss) made playing Imposter overly punishing against experienced Reagents. Additionally, the Heal Rig was never intended to be used offensively; its functionality has been refocused to serve as a support tool, rather than an aggressive option against Imposters.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Invasion Seasonal Rankings[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]A new ranking system has been introduced, offering unique rewards for participating in Invasion.[/p]
• [p]Your Invasion Rank increases as you complete matches, whether you play as a Reagent or an Imposter.[/p]
• [p]The grade you earn at the end of each Trial determines the amount of Rank Points awarded.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Upcoming Event: Flashback Therapy[/h2][p][/p][p]Prepare to relive - or experience for the first time - the events of the past. Arriving early 2026.[/p]

• [p]Jaeger Onboarding[/p]
• [p]Under Surveillance[/p]
• [p]Deep Burn[/p]
• [p]Toxic Shock[/p]
• [p]Countdown[/p]

[p]All the Catalogs of those past events are available to purchase in the Catalogs Collection.[/p][p][/p][h2]Twitch Drop Event[/h2][p][/p][p]Take part in our newest Twitch Drop running from December 9th 10am ET to January 6th 9:59am ET Link your account to Twitch and earn exclusive rewards by watching participating content creators.[/p]

• [p]The linking process is available directly from the Main Menu.[/p]
  • [p]Find the Twitch Drop FAQs here.[/p]
• [p]Once your Twitch account is linked, start watching any The Outlast Trials streams to obtain exclusive cosmetic items which will be rewarded automatically once you reach the watch times.[/p]
  • [p]Keep track of your progress in your Twitch Drops Inventory and make sure to click "CLAIM" on your items when you hit the required watch time. The next time you log into The Outlast Trials, your items will be in your inventory.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]THE MURKOFF COLLECTIONS Comic Book - Chapter 7[/h2][p][/p][p]If you have not already checked it out, read the latest Comic in the Murkoff Collections where we take a dive into Liliya's origins and learn how she had the unfortunate pleasure of ending up as Murkoff's very own Viper. Read this issue, as well as the other Murkoff Collections for free on our website.[/p][p][/p][h2]Additions/Fixes/Balancing[/h2]

• [p]New tasks to complete for each minigame available in the Sleep Room.[/p]
• [p]Added dozens of new trials in the Featured Trial Makers rotation.[/p]
• [p]Trial rewards based on grade have been increased.[/p]
• [p]Event tokens are now also given to Imposters after invasion matches.[/p]
• [p]Store: It is now possible to Equip a claimed item directly from the Store or Catalogs screens.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Imposter names would not be displayed correctly when in camera perspective.[/p]

[h2]Known Issues [/h2]

• [p]Some tasks that mention doing something to "enemies" might not include other players in Invasion.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any issues in-game, feel free to join our 18+ Official Outlast Discord Server and create a ticket to speak with our support team. Also, if you played The Outlast Trials Season 4: Project Diarchy and would like to give us your feedback on it, feel free to fill out our survey here![/p][p][/p][p]We will see you all in the Sleep Room very soon, Reagents![/p][p][/p][p]- The RB Team[/p]

[h3]Greetings Reagents,[/h3][p][/p][p]If God is love, then bloodshed is his only currency. Such is the testament of our newest Prime Asset, Liliya Bogomolova, the Praying Mantis who is otherwise known as Sister Liliya. A perfect picture of cryptic beauty, a vengeful angel sent from the Heavens themselves, Liliya is woman of God on a divine mission to cut away your sins. Adorned in an intricate mask that obscures her scarred visage, Sister Liliya offers salvation to those willing to pay the price in treasure and flesh.

Reagents will soon have the opportunity to visit Liliya's hallowed cottage orné in The Resort, a gaudy alpine retreat and the newest Trial Environment. The Season 5: Project Messiah update will go live Tuesday, December 9th at 10am ET and it will also feature 2 new MK-Challenges, Winter Kills Limited-Time Event (with a twist), as well as improvements to the recently introduced Invasion Game Mode to which more details will be relayed in the Patch Notes the day of the update.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]New Prime Asset: Liliya Bogomolova[/h2][p]
Sister Liliya is a holy huntress; an ambush predator capable of surprise attacks with her long-reaching combat style. Within her cultish compound, she hides in plain sight amongst her mannequins, and her savage strikes can immobilize unsuspecting Reagents, forcing them into a fight for their lives. Behind the closed doors of the lavish Resort, she’s prepared a VIP auction held only for her biggest spenders… but what is the price of a life? [/p][p][/p][h3]New Trial: DESPOIL THE AUCTION[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]You are the negotiator. Humans are just one more product, amusement for those with money to burn. A fresh plaything is up for auction, it's up to you to ruin the lot.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Deluxe Catalog: PROJET MESSIAH[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The new Deluxe Catalog “Project Messiah” will be available. The catalog is filled with 10 pages of new exclusive cosmetic items, unlock the Deluxe Catalog using Murkoff Coins other Deluxe Catalogs or purchasable in the Murkoff Store.[/p][h2]
New MURKOFF COLLECTIONS Comic Book - Chapter 7[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Take a dive into Liliya's origins and learn how she had the unfortunate pleasure of ending up as Murkoff's very own Viper in our newest Murkoff Collections Comic Book. Read this issue, as well as the other Murkoff Collections for free on our website.[/p][p][/p][h2]New MK-Challenge: FABRICATE THE SCANDAL[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]You are the half-truth, the reality more honest than fact when the evidence fails the agenda. Crimes cannot be simply exposed, they must be shaped to entertain the swinish masses. Prove the crime and delight the swine. [/p][p][/p][h2]New MK-Challenge: SEIZE THE NARCOTICS[/h2][h2][/h2][p][/p][p]You are the controlled substance. The law enslaves minds by caging bodies. You destroy bodies and liberate minds, making users more desperate for control. Find the narcotics and set yourself free.[/p][p][/p][h2]Winter Kills Limited-Time Event & More[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Winter Kills is an experiment in hostile, unstable environments rich in both punishment and rewards. With the addition of Permafrost, Murkoff will have hot cocoa on standby in the Sleep Room (figuratively speaking). Winter Kills will take place from December 9, 2025 @ 10am ET - January 6, 2026 @9:59am ET. [/p][p]Program Winter Kills variators:[/p]

• [p]PERMAFROST. Permanent freezing temperature in the Trial. Locate heat sources to stay warm.[/p]
• [p]FROST MINES. Gas mines have been replaced with Frost Mines.[/p]
• [p]COLLECT THE GIFTS. Collect all the gifts in the Trial to earn extra rewards.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Other notable additions[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Invasion Game Mode Menu UI revamped to focus Quick Play and the new Invasion Seasonal Ranking System.[/p]
• [p]Quick Play is an alternance of playing as Reagent and Imposter as much as possible.[/p]
• [p]Pivoting Imposter objective to "Hurt the Reagents" instead of focusing on eliminating them.[/p]
• [p]Various Invasion game mode improvements and fixes. (more details to come in full Patch Notes at launch)[/p]
• [p]Imposter Rebalancing to allow "Imposter actions now consume less stamina, and their base speed has been adjusted to more closely match Reagents" (more details to come in full Patch Notes at launch)[/p]
• [p]Reagents Rebalancing to make "Reagent attacks drain less stamina from Imposters" to even the playing field pased on player data [/p]
• [p]More details on these points to come in full Patch Notes at launch[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Twitch Drops Special Event[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out our FAQ to learn how to link your game to Twitch and earn exclusive rewards by watching any content creators play The Outlast Trials on Twitch! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Gather your flock Reagents, and we will catch you in the Sleep Room very soon.[/p][p][/p][h3]The RB Team [/h3]

[p]Attention Reagents!

The Steam Award nominations for 2025 are now open and we want you to vote for The Outlast Trials in the Labor of Love category! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]It's been almost a year and a half since The Outlast Trials has launched (I know, we can barely believe it)! Before that we treaded through Early Access, and had a killer Closed Beta as well that many of you were around for! Our team continues to deliver numerous updates a year, listening to our community, and trying our very best to adapt the Trials experience in different ways for our Reagents to enjoy their therapy! [/p][p][/p][p]We've made memories this year and hit many milestones in The Outlast Trials, we've had over 2 Million Reagent Rebirths, met new characters, and survived through multiple events and game modes together. Since last year's "Escape", we've raised a fist to Murkoff through Amelia's initiative, and ran for our lives from the Jaeger. We introduced a new Prime Asset, the twisted lovers Otto and Arora: the Kress Twins, and soon we will reveal a chilling all new Prime Asset who will join the Sinyala Facility just in time for the holidays. [/p][p][/p][p]Our passion keeps driving us, and our community's constant feedback and love for the game motivates us to keep working on The Outlast Trials, to expand Murkoff's lore and Outlast as a whole! Nominations are open until Dec. 1st at 10am (Pacific), we ask you to vote for us as your Labor of Love choice for 2025. ːtotHealthPackː[/p][p][/p][p]We will be in touch for a tease of what's to come in our next update very soon! Thank you all for enjoying our work, staying with us through the years, and finding a home in our warped little world. ːmurkoff59ː[/p][p][/p][p]The Red Barrels Team[/p]