The Bornless News

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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]

[p][/p][h3]Greetings Seekers,[/h3][p]Seekers, the ritual calls once again...[/p][p]We’re opening the gates for a limited weekend playtest this weekend, October 25th and 26th. Specific times are still to be announced, so stay tuned to our Discord for more information.[/p][p]If you’ve been waiting to step back onto Farmouth Island, now’s your chance.[/p][p]Join us, explore the new updates, and help us shape the next phase of The Bornless.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]PLAYTEST DETAILS[/h3][p]Dates: 25th and 26th October[/p][p]Time: TBC - keep an eye on our Discord for more information.[/p][p]Access: Request on our Steam page or join the Discord for increased odds![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]PATCH NOTES - OCTOBER UPDATE[/h3][p]NEW AI ENEMIES[/p]

• [p]Watcher - Large flying enemy that patrols from above.[/p]
• [p]Stillborn - A disturbing SCP-style creature that haunts Farmouth Island.[/p]
• [p]Scouts / Brains - Small, fast-moving flying enemies that hunt in swarms.[/p]

[p]NEW SYSTEMS[/p]

• [p]Building System - An early version of the building system is now available. Construct and decorate your Safehouse. (Future plans include co-op networked Safehouses.)[/p]
• [p]New Currency: Scrap - Earn Scrap by extracting valuable items and selling them after matches. Scrap will be used to help you build more on your Safehouse Island.[/p]
• [p]Grid Inventory System - Complete overhaul to a grid-style inventory for better organization and item management.[/p]

[p]SAFEHOUSE & CHARACTERS[/p]

• [p]New cutscenes and early framework for unique character-specific quests.[/p]

[p]MAP & LEVEL DESIGN[/p]

• [p]New Location: Radio Tower - A major addition at the center of the map.[/p]
• [p]Town Rework: Farmouth Town redesigned for improved navigation and combat flow.[/p]
• [p]Foliage Overhaul: Full Nanite geo foliage for better performance and visuals.[/p]

[p]DEMONS & GAMEPLAY BALANCE[/p]

• [p]Orobas Rework: Updated abilities for better balance and flow.[/p]
• [p]Ongoing Demon vs Human balancing: Health, movement, and ability adjustments.[/p]

[p]COMBAT & SYSTEMS[/p]

• [p]Updated Melee System - Smoother animations and hit detection.[/p]
• [p]Vaulting System - Players can now vault over most objects.[/p]
• [p]Gunplay Improvements: Better recoil, feel, and impact feedback.[/p]
• [p]Extraction Updates: New mob spawners near extraction zones.[/p]
• [p]New Healing Wheel: Access healing items with a quick radial menu (Hold 4).[/p]

[p]TECHNICAL & BACKEND[/p]

• [p]Server Migration: Moved to PGOS for improved matchmaking and stability.[/p]
• [p]Matchmaking UI Update: Optimized session ticket system.[/p]
• [p]Proximity VOIP Detection: Detect nearby talking players (useful for reporting).[/p]
• [p]Engine Upgrade: Moved to Unreal Engine 5.6 for performance and visual improvements.[/p]
• [p]Localization Optimizations - Improved global language support.[/p]
• [p]Server Crash Reductions - Major fixes for overall stability.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]YOUR ROLE IN THE RITUAL[/h3][p]This playtest is all about data and feedback. Every match you play helps us improve:[/p]

• [p]Performance across varied hardware[/p]
• [p]Matchmaking efficiency[/p]
• [p]Demon balance and extraction pacing[/p]

[p]Join our Discord to report feedback, find teammates, and talk directly with the devs.[/p][p]JOIN THE DISCORD[/p][p]REQUEST ACCESS 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]We can’t wait to see you return to Farmouth Island.[/p][p]Your insight fuels the darkness that binds this world together.[/p][p]Until then...[/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]