The Bornless News

[p]The Gates have opened once more...[/p][p][/p][p]Steam Scream Fest 2025 is LIVE and for a limited time, you can descend into Farmouth Island and experience The Bornless for yourself. [/p][p][/p][p]Available Now → November 3rd [/p][p][/p][p]The ritual calls to you, Seeker. Will you answer?[/p][p][/p][p]Play the latest demo of The Bornless now! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][h3]FIND A DUO[/h3][p]
Want to experience The Bornless in its purest form but don’t have a buddy to play with?

No problem. Simply put a call out in our Discord! Find your duo partner, make a new friend, and complete the ritual knowing you have someone watching your back…

[/p][h3]SHEPHERD PROGRAM[/h3][p]
Worried about getting lost on Farmouth Island? We got you.

If you’re new to the game and looking for someone to help you through your first few matches, you can join the Discord server and request a Shepherd to guide you through the ritual at your pace. These are experienced players of The Bornless who’ve volunteered to perform this role.

[/p][h3]LOCALIZATION[/h3][p]
A reminder that the demo has been translated into the following languages:

Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Serbian, Spanish, and Turkish—alongside the native English support.

If you encounter any issues, or would like to request additional localization support, please reach out to us on Discord.[/p][p][/p][h3]PATCH NOTES[/h3][p][/p][p]You can find the patch notes for this build here.[/p][p][/p][p] #StayUnholy
- The Bornless Team 🖤

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[p]Watch some of our Creators and Developers play The Bornless this Steam Next Fest![/p][p][/p][p]#StayUnholy [/p][p]- The Bornless Team 🖤

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[p]Join us as our team unveils secrets of what’s to come on Farmouth Island — and face your chance to question the devs directly in a live Q&A.[/p][p][/p][h3]What lies ahead in The Bornless?[/h3]

• [p]More details about our next playtests[/p]
• [p]Another new vehicle to look forward to[/p]
• [p]New Environment based quests[/p]
• [p]New innovations to our player movement systems[/p]
• [p]Your chance to speak directly with the team in a Q&A session[/p]
• [p]Whispers from the fog we’re not ready to put in writing…[/p]

[p][/p][h3]A New Era of The Bornless Begins[/h3][p]The veil between worlds grows thin, Seeker.[/p][p]Our latest Steam Scream Fest trailer has arrived - revealing Farmouth Island like never before…[/p][p]Watch the trailer below and let us know what you think:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The Bornless will be fully open to the public during Steam Scream Fest this October. Join us for a free public demo, running continuously from October 29th to November 3rd.[/p][p]Step into the fog of Farmouth Island and experience the latest build - complete with new enemies, new systems, new Demons, and a host of gameplay improvements shaped by your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]STEAM SCREAM FEST DETAILS[/h3][p]Dates: October 29th – November 3rd[/p][p]Access: 100% Public & Free Demo[/p][p]Availability: 24 hours a day throughout the event[/p][p]No keys. No limits. Just darkness.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]PATCH NOTES - SCREAM FEST UPDATE[/h3][p]NEW AI ENEMIES[/p]

• [p]Watcher – Large flying enemy that stalks from above.[/p]
• [p]Stillborn – Terrifying SCP-inspired enemy found in enclosed spaces.[/p]
• [p]Scouts / Brains – Small, fast-flying enemies that swarm their targets.[/p]

[p]NEW SYSTEMS[/p]

• [p]Building System – Construct and decorate your Safehouse (co-op expansion planned).[/p]
• [p]New Currency: Scrap – Gather and extract valuable items to sell for Scrap.[/p]
• [p]Grid Inventory System – New inventory design with intuitive grid-based organization.[/p]

[p]SAFEHOUSE & CHARACTERS[/p]

• [p]Added new character sequences and cutscenes within the Safehouse.[/p]
• [p]Framework established for unique, character-driven quests.[/p]

[p]MAP & LEVEL DESIGN[/p]

• [p]Radio Tower – New major location at the map’s center.[/p]
• [p]Farmouth Town Rework – Rebuilt layout, improved flow, and more verticality.[/p]
• [p]Full Foliage Overhaul – Transitioned to Nanite geo foliage for improved performance and visuals.[/p]

[p]DEMONS & GAMEPLAY BALANCE[/p]

• [p]New Playable Demon: Zagan – The monstrous clown of Zaganland joins the roster.[/p]
• [p]Orobas Rework: Ability and performance tuning.[/p]
• [p]Ongoing balance changes across health, movement, and ability cooldowns.[/p]

[p]COMBAT & SYSTEMS[/p]

• [p]Updated Melee System – Enhanced animations and responsiveness.[/p]
• [p]Vaulting System – Seamlessly vault over most obstacles.[/p]
• [p]Gunplay Updates – Refined recoil, feedback, and hit registration.[/p]
• [p]Extraction Enhancements – Added enemy spawners at extraction points.[/p]
• [p]Healing Wheel – Hold ‘4’ to access new medical and healing items.[/p]

[p]TECHNICAL & BACKEND[/p]

• [p]Server Migration to PGOS – Improved matchmaking and server stability.[/p]
• [p]Matchmaking UI Update – Better session feedback and ticket handling.[/p]
• [p]Proximity VOIP Detection – Detect and report nearby VOIP players.[/p]
• [p]Engine Upgrade: Migrated to Unreal Engine 5.6.[/p]
• [p]Localization & Stability: Improved language support and reduced crash frequency.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][h3]ENTER THE RITUAL[/h3][p]This is your invitation to step beyond the veil.[/p][p]Explore. Survive. Extract.[/p][p]And uncover the secrets that have reshaped Farmouth Island forever.[/p][p]JOIN THE DISCORD[/p][p]WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT NOW LIVE[/h3][p]Don’t forget our Pre-Registration Event is still live.[/p][p]Sign up and help unlock exclusive rewards for launch: [/p][p]https://thebornless.com/preregister[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Ritual deepens.[/p][p]The Demons stir.[/p][p]And the next chapter of The Bornless has begun. See you on the 29th October.[/p][p][/p][p]#StayUnholy [/p][p]- The Bornless Team 🖤 [/p][p][/p][h3]Want to be among the first ones who will experience the true horrors of Farmouth? Add The Bornless to your wishlist.[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p]

[p][/p][h3]The veil stirs once more… and with it, a new chapter for The Bornless.[/h3][p]On Sunday, October 26th at 5pm UTC, join our team live on Twitch or in The Bornless Discord for the next Town Hall - a deep dive into upcoming content, new systems, and the evolving horrors of Farmouth Island.[/p][p]Ask your questions. Share your thoughts. Witness what’s coming next.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]WHAT LIES AHEAD[/h3]

• [p]More details about our next playtests[/p]
• [p]Another new vehicle to look forward to[/p]
• [p]New Environment based quests[/p]
• [p]New innovations to our player movement systems[/p]
• [p]Your chance to speak directly with the team in a Q&A session[/p]
• [p]Whispers from the fog we’re not ready to put in writing…\\[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]JOIN THE RITUAL LIVE[/h3][p]Be part of the discussion.[/p][p]Speak directly with the developers.[/p][p]Shape the future of The Bornless.[/p][p]🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 26th at 5pm UTC[/p][p]📍 Location: Live on Discord and Twitch[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT NOW LIVE[/h3][p]Don’t forget our Pre-Registration Event is still live.[/p][p]Sign up and help unlock exclusive rewards for launch: [/p][p]https://thebornless.com/preregister[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Farmouth’s secrets are surfacing — and you’re invited to witness the next unveiling.[/p][p][/p][p]#StayUnholy [/p][p]- The Bornless Team 🖤 [/p][p][/p][h3]Want to be among the first ones who will experience the true horrors of Farmouth? Add The Bornless to your wishlist.[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p]