The Outlast Trials News

[h3]Greetings Reagents,[/h3][p]The stage is set, and the cameras are rolling, let Anarchy reign. 🎥 The Kress Twins will return in a new Trial environment, the Television Studio, to exert their power on on the masses by installing a celebrity talking head as a political candidate. 📺 Meanwhile, turmoil brews within the Sinyala Facility... will control hold?[/p][p]The Season 6: Project Judas update will go live March 24, 2026 10:00am ET and it will feature a new MK-Challenge, Scavenger Limited-Time Event, reworks to the X-Ray and Barricade Rigs, a new Invasion Rank Season and Leaderboard, as well as a few mysteries to discover when you enter the Facility...[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]New Trial Environment: Television Studio[/h2][p][/p][p]The Kress Twins have spent years meticulously grooming Bob Vanier, a silver-tongued celebrity and idol to the masses, into their ideal political candidate. Molded to serve Murkoff's agenda, Vanier is moments away from announcing his candidacy, live on national television, unless Reagents can seat Murkoff's own candidate first.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Trial: SILENCE THE IDOL[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]You are the electric eye, the ravenous panopticon that births and consumes with the same razor-toothed orifice. Tear, burn, and crush the face of false charisma, and we will let you out.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Deluxe Catalog: PROJET JUDAS[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The new Deluxe Catalog “Project Judas” 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][p][/p][h2]New MK-Challenge: SOLVE THE MURDER[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]You are the fetishist, whose obsession with the totems of violence allows you to define more convenient truths. Find the evidence to condemn our chosen killer, and we will let you out.[/p][p][/p][h2]Scavenger Limited-Time Event[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Prepare for the \[REDACTED] collapse. Enter the Trials with nothing. Salvage unstable, single-use Rigs from Reagent corpses. Collect discarded mechanical components and return them to drop boxes to be used for the \[REDACTED] of \[REDACTED].
[/p][p]Some questions are better left unanswered. For now...
[/p][p]Program Scavenger variators:[/p]

• [p]Salvage Rigs: Salvage unstable, single-use Rigs from deceased subjects throughout the Trial.[/p]
• [p]Broken Reagent: Reagents have no starting Rigs, no Prescription, no Amps, reduced Night Vision battery, and start injured.[/p]
• [p]Deliver the Components: Reagents are required to locate and deliver mechanical components to a salvage box.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Invasion Rank Refresh & Leaderboard Integration[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]As of March 24th at 10am ET the Invasion Rankings and seasonal rewards will be refreshed. All players will start fresh at the beginning of a Season and must climb their way to Gold 1 to receive all the new rewards.[/p][p][/p][p]Reagents will also be able to show off their Invasion skills to the world and climb the seasonal leaderboard. You will be able to access the global Leaderboard via the Invasion menu directly as shown in the above screenshot.[/p][p][/p][h2]X-RAY and Barricade Rigs Rework[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Here are the changes coming to the X-Ray Rig:[/p]

• [p]X-Ray is now a toggle ability (On/Off).[/p]
• [p]Charge depletes while active and replenishes slowly while inactive.[/p]
• [p]Cooldown/energy system functions similarly to Night Vision.[/p]
• [p]New upgrade PING THROUGH: “Ping enemies and objects through walls while X-Ray is active. Multiple pings can be active at once.”[/p]
• [p]New upgrade ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD: “Generates an electromagnetic field while X-Ray is active, preventing trap activation.”[/p]
• [p]New upgrade FASTER RECHARGE: “Decreases X-Ray recovery time.”[/p]
• [p]New upgrade INCREASED CAPACITY: “Increase X-Ray total capacity.”[/p]
• [p]Upgrades RESOURCES INTEL and CLASSIFIED INTEL have been merged and the upgrade is now called RECON: “X-Ray highlights nearby objectives, consumables, and high-priority items.”[/p]
• [p]Upgrade SHARED INTEL has been removed.[/p]

[p]Here are the changes coming to the Barricade Rig:[/p]

• [p]Players now carry multiple Barricades (2 by default, 3 when upgraded).[/p]
• [p]Multiple barricades can be deployed at once (oldest breaks when placing a new one beyond the limit).[/p]
• [p]Barricades are instantly refunded if destroyed or removed by the player or a teammate.[/p]
• [p]Rig Cooldown starts only after all Barricades are placed.[/p]
• [p]Removing a Barricade during cooldown immediately stops the cooldown and refunds it.[/p]
• [p]Inventory UI updated to support multiple Barricades counter.[/p]
• [p]New HUD markers appear at location of valid Barricade deployment spots.[/p]
• [p]Enemies and Invaders now require more hits to break barricades.[/p]
• [p]Upgrade INCOMING WARNING has been revamped: “Enemy is automatically pinged and damaged upon breaking a barricaded door. Invaders are exhausted.”[/p]
• [p]Upgrade FRIENDLY BREACH has been replaced by BREACH & RUSH: “Breaking a barricade grants an adrenaline boost (once every 60 seconds).”[/p]
• [p]Upgrade EXTRA BARRICADE now increases max Barricade carried to 3.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Twitch Drops Special Event[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out our FAQ to learn more about how to link your game to Twitch and how you will be able to earn exclusive rewards by watching any content creators play The Outlast Trials on Twitch! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Get The Outlast Trials Game & DLC Packs on Sale now as part of the Steam Spring Sale![/h2][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]The Outlast Trials Merch Store Drop[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]A new merch collection for The Outlast Trials is available. 💉 Inspired by Project Messiah, this drop features new designs for those ready to showcase their Therapy level for the world to see![/p][p]🛒 Check out the Collection here[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We can't wait to see you in the Sleep Room to celebrate the launch of Project Judas![/p][p][/p][h3]The RB Team [/h3]

[h2]Greetings Reagents,[/h2][p]We have released a new hotfix patch to address the following issues:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the Stun radius was bigger than intended in Invasion.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where two Prime Assets could spawn at the same time in Orphanage.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where News on title screen would crash the game in some rare situations.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Join-in-Progress toggle could be changed in Trial.[/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, and you can fill out our General Feedback Survey here. [/p][p][/p][p]We will see you in the Sleep Room!

- The RB Team[/p]

[h2]Greetings Reagents,[/h2][p][/p][p]Murkoff’s latest update ushers in the Advent of Bogomolova, a new Limited-Time Event that marks the arrival of Sister Liliya and the awakening of a dangerous new presence within the Sinyala Facility. As she lurks within select Trials, Reagents will face new variators, exclusive rewards, and fresh challenges designed to test obedience and resolve. This update also celebrates The Outlast Trials’ 2 year Anniversary, introduces new MK-Challenges and later, new Routine Therapies, restores the Join-in-Progress feature, and delivers a range of fixes and improvements.[/p][p][/p][h2]This update includes[/h2]

• [p]New Limited-Time Event: ADVENT OF BOGOMOLOVA[/p]
• [p]New Limited-Time Catalog: ADVENT OF BOGOMOLOVA[/p]
• [p]New MK-Challenge: ELIMINATE THE LEGACY[/p]
• [p]New MK-Challenge: FLATTEN THE FOREMAN[/p]
• [p]New Routine Therapies: DEADLOCK & BURNOUT[/p]
• [p]2-Years Anniversary Tasks & Rewards[/p]
• [p]Return of the “Join Trials in Progress” feature[/p]
• [p]Various Bug Fixes and improvements[/p][p][/p]

[h2]New Limited-Time Event: ADVENT OF BOGOMOLOVA[/h2][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]To welcome Liliya to the Sinyala facility, Murkoff has granted her audience with the other Prime Assets. For a limited time, Liliya will hide within the backdrop of selected Trials, waiting to pounce when you least expect it. God be with you, whether you want it or not.[/p][p]Variators:[/p]

• [p]LILIYA BOGOMOLOVA - Liliya Bogomolova makes a special appearance in the Trial.[/p]

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• [p]COLLECT THE AMULETS - Recover all the mannequin's amulets within the Trial. Fulfill the objective for additional rewards.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New Limited-Time Catalog: ADVENT OF BOGOMOLOVA[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]A brand new Catalog is available for the duration of the Advent of Bogomolova Limited-Time Event.[/p]
• [p]Players can spend their acquired Event Tokens in the Catalog to unlock exclusive rewards.[/p]
• [p]Once the Advent of Bogomolova Event concludes on March 10, the Catalog will be removed and any unused Event Tokens will be forfeited. Be sure to spend your Tokens before March 10.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New MK-Challenge: ELIMINATE THE LEGACY[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Children born to wealth are the inbred bastards of greed and corruption, cheating at even the games for idiot children, drooling at the teat of avarice. Match the symbols, eliminate the legacy, and we will let you out.[/p][p][/p][h2]New MK-Challenge: FLATTEN THE FOREMAN[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Breach deeper into the factory where time brings new dangers. Opening emergency doors triggers lockdowns that enrage the Gooseberry, turning your escape into a tense race against time. Murkoff is teaching you sabotage and strategy, work smart, or suffer the consequences.[/p][p][/p][h2]New Routine Therapies[/h2][p]Those new routine therapies will come after the time limited event.[/p]

• [p]DEADLOCK - SECURITY LOCKDOWN - The Trial is under full lockdown. You are issued two lockpicks to progress. Active surveillance cameras will administer shocks if detected.[/p]
• [p]BURNOUT - FIRE AND ICE PROTOCOL - Locate heat sources to maintain warmth - but extinguishing them is required to progress. Choose carefully.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]In-Game Store Update[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]New FIRE HORSE Outfit available in the Blackmarket.[/p]
• [p]Event Catalog “DEEP BURN” is now available in the Catalogs Collection.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]2-Years Anniversary Celebration[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Join us as we celebrate 2 years since Murkoff officially welcomed all Reagents to start their therapy at the Sinyala Facility![/p][p]Receive exclusive rewards for The Outlast Trials' two years anniversary launch by completing a special set of tasks that are available to complete from February 10th to March 24th.[/p][p][/p][h2]Join Trials in Progress[/h2][p]We are relaunching the Join-in-Progress feature, but now with more control.[/p]

• [p]Enable or Disable “Join-in-Progress” feature before launching any Trial (Group Leader only).[/p]

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• [p]Decide whether or not you want to join trials in progress or groups in formation via the Group Finder Menu.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Additions/Fixes/Balancing[/h2]

• [p]It is now possible to change the Trial difficulty, Invasion settings, and "Join in Progress" setting directly from the Trial Details menu. (as seen in above screenshot)[/p]
• [p]Fixed crash occurring with some AMD graphics card that have raytracing activated.[/p]
• [p]Therapies now have a minimum therapy level requirement:[/p]
  • [p]Events: Therapy Level 5[/p]
  • [p]Trial Maker: Therapy Level 10[/p]
  • [p]Escalation: Therapy Level 15[/p]
  • [p]Invasion: Therapy Level 30[/p]
• [p]Trial Maker: Added new variators:[/p]
  • [p]LELAND COYLE - Leland Coyle makes a special appearance in the Trial.[/p]
  • [p]MOTHER GOOSEBERRY - Mother Gooseberry makes a special appearance in the Trial.[/p]
• [p]In-Game Store: Reworked the purchase confirmation modal for better clarity on transaction.[/p]
• [p]Invasion: Fixed an issue where the Ping input while in camera wasn’t working correctly on some controller layouts.[/p]
• [p]Invasion: Ping icon will now be removed when pinged Reagent uses a hidespot.[/p]
• [p]Tasks mentioning “enemies” now support the Invasion Imposters. (Ex: Throw projectiles on enemies.)[/p]
• [p]You can now use the Quick Communication wheels in the shuttle.[/p]
• [p]Other various bug fixes and improvements.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][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 directly![/p][p][/p][p]Catch you in the Sleep Room, Reagents![/p][p][/p][p]- The RB Team[/p]

[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]