Project Winter News

Our Holiday event starts NOW!

The Project Winter elves have an extra special event prepared this year for the Holiday season!

Being naughty is all well and good, until the Krampus comes to call...channel your inner holiday devil to get this ghoulish gear! This year we have a new Progression Tree with a Krampus inspired cosmetic set! We also have a new Christmas crate filled with festive cosmetics!

We’ve seen that you Survivors have been extra nice this year so we wanted to give you a special holiday treat! Enjoy 12 days of rewards this year! Over the course of 12 days, you will receive 12 gifts! These rewards range between survivor points, artifacts, crates, and exclusive holiday items. Don’t worry you don’t need to log in every day - just log in for 12 different days between now and the end of the event!

You can have your chance at these items from NOW until January 3rd. Get in the game and spend those hard-earned survivor points!

We hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Stabby Holidays Survivors!

'Tis the season for Treason! You will notice the cabin has some holiday cheer sprinkled over it - brought to you by the Project Winter elves!

This update is filled with a bunch of presents that we’re excited to share with you! We’ve added an in-game friends list, traitor ability items, and additions to custom modes including custom Blackout! Plus some other extra goodies and bug fixes!

Our Holiday event will also be extra special this year - stay tuned for more info when it starts on December 20th!

PS. We know you’ve heard of Christmas in July… but have you heard of Summer in December? Our new store items will have you feelin’ sun-sational in the Project Winter Wonderland this holiday season! Available at approximately 3:00PM EST

[h3]NEW FEATURES & GENERAL CHANGES:[/h3]

An in-game friends list is now available.

• Players can send friend requests to or block players they’ve recently played with.
  
• Players can send game invites to their friends.
  
• Players you have blocked cannot join lobbies you host.
  
• If someone you’ve blocked joins a lobby that you’re in (and aren’t hosting), they are automatically muted.

Traitor airdrop abilities have been changed to items.

• Two of these items are available in every traitor airdrop.
  
• Traitors can also craft these items using traitor credits at the cabin crafting table.
  
• In addition to the original Radio Jammer, Second Objective Locator, Remote Sabotager, and Global Exile Remote items, two new craftable traitor items have been added:
  
• Solar Pulse, which causes a Solar Flare event.
  
• Hysterical Gas, which causes a Mass Hysteria event.
  
• The Remote Sabotager always sabotages the first objective.

New options have been added to custom games.

• Past roles Soldier, Medic, Scientist, Innocent, Traitor Medic, Traitor Scientist, Traitor Hacker, and Saboteur have been added as role options.
  
• An option has been added to disable purchasing items from crates with traitor credits.
  
• An option has been added to disable the Hackers being able to hack the truth serum lab.
  
• An option has been added to disable all visible player names at the start of a match.
  
• An option has been added to allow disabling ghost abilities, including the ability for ghosts to pick up and put down items.
  
• An option has been added that causes possible second objective locations to show have beacons to all players similar to the first objective beacon.
  
• Players can more easily see the settings of a custom game lobby without joining it.
  
• An abbreviated list of settings is visible on the left side of the lobby list.
  
• Players can press the “Custom Settings” button on a lobby’s list entry to see all the settings

Players can now create custom Blackout games.

• All options available in standard custom games are available in custom Blackout games, except for map and first objective selection.
  
• Two presets are available by default for custom Blackout matches, the Monster Mishmash and Whispers in the Wind.

• [Blackout] Traitors can now sabotage hatches in Blackout matches.
  
• Sabotaging a hatch sends the next player who uses it to a random location on the map.
  
• [Blackout] If a whisperer attempts to use their ability while no player is in their radius, the ability does not get used and does not expend the charge.
  
• New player tips for the dig site objective have been improved.
  
• Proximity text for cipher bunkers shows the position of the number inside.
  
• Numbers entered into the cipher objective persist after the console is closed.
  
• These numbers are visible to and able to be edited by any other players who access the objective.
  
• Tool skins are now paired with the outfit that you equip those tools on.
  
• The color of the “Master of Deceit” commendation icon has been changed to black
  
• Steam invites now have to input passwords if the lobby is password protected
  
• Added in the statistics for “Survivor Kills” and “Traitor Kills”
  

[h3]BALANCE CHANGES:[/h3]

• Ghost freeze no longer interrupts interactions
  
• [Blackout] Central hatches in Blackout that can be accessed by all players require the first objective to be fixed before players can use them.
  
• Scouts, yetis, and traitors can travel through these hatches before the first objective is fixed, but it takes them a longer time to do so.
  
• [Blackout] When a demon breaks a survivor’s rosary, the demon is temporarily stunned.
  
• [Blackout] When a whisperer breaks a rosary, the survivor holding the rosary is temporarily stunned.
  
• Truth serums can no longer be used on clones.
  
• The truth serum lab cannot be opened by anyone until the first objective has been completed.
  
• The “sabotage” option is added back to truth serum lab consoles
  
• The “use, and wolf trap” sabotage is free if another player is on a bunker console at the time of its use.
  
• Armory now spawns with one terminal in Practice Mode
  
• Removed the tranq gun from “No Damage with Ranged Weapons” objective as it deals no damage

[h3]BUG FIXES:[/h3]

• [Switch] Fixed issue where Joy Cons would lose function when reattached to console after exiting a match.
  
• [PS4] Fixed issue where occasionally PS4 players would not have first objective task and are unable to repair the objective in a game hosted by a PC player
  
• Fixed issue where players who have crossplay disabled could join a crossplay enabled lobby when invited to the lobby by another player on the same platform as them
  
• Fixed issue where abnormal unicode characters in text chat causes heavy lag spikes and crashes
  
• [Controller] Fixed custom setting presets buttons not scrolling when a button is selected via controller.
  
• Fixed and updated the navigation on the Progression tab
  
• Fixed issue where players are able to rotate avatar in sub menus with settings open
  
• Fixed issue where players can get stuck behind a table in the Hydro Power Station after stepping on a landmine
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed issue where moose occasionally get stuck at the edge of the water outside the cabin
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed bug where user could place fire kits in the water next to the cabin
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed issue where polar bear can be pushed into a wall and become stuck after chasing you to the eastern rocks near its cave
  
• [Blackout] Fixed issue where signpost appears to be floating in the air
  
• [Blackout] Fixed issue where traitor crates spawn very close to each other
  
• [Gondola Map] Moved traitor hatch that was under stairs to avoid collision
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed area behind the map in front of cabin
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed animals falling through the bridge to the Submarine escape
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed collision issues on cliffs and collider issues in water
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed power lines colliding with cliffs
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed issues where the survivor box spawns inside the map
  
• [Basic Mode Map] Fixed issues where rocks would float
  
• Fixed issues with traitor crate spawns causing them to spawn in unreachable spots
  
• Fixed issues with cloning chamber camera in Truth Serum Lab
  
• Fixed issues with game crashing when a Scientist interacts with the Lazarus machine console on a Custom Mode match
  
• Fixed issue where Hacker’s ability seems to take longer to recharge than stated time
  
• [Switch] Fixed issue where game crashes randomly while on the main menu or a sub-screen
  
• [Fixed] Removed a call responsible for spamming re-trying the photon connection right after a disconnect.
  
• [PS4] Multiple fixes involving connection loss on the Play menu
  
• [PS4] Fixed possibility of getting stuck on Practice Mode setup screen if a connection error occurred after choosing Start.
  
• [PS4] Fixed issue where the connection to the server repeatedly fails
  
• [PS4] Fixed issue where Control UI overlaps on the bottom of the game screen when playing in Russian and using any role with an active ability
  
• [PS4] Fixed issue where Project Winter logo extends slightly beyond the UI on the “Controller disconnected” message when the language is set to Swedish
  
• Fixed issue where some players occasionally did not have a first objective task
  
• Fixed issue after the bridge was sabotaged the gate was still preventing them from crossing
  
• Fixed issue where opening crates defaults back to the first crate in the stack and causes players to sometimes open the wrong crate.
  
• [Xbox] Fixed issue where users are unable to scroll and open the roles drop menus using a controller on the Custom Game Settings menu in-game
  
• [Controller] Fixed issues where presets become inaccessible after copying the custom settings in a custom game lobby
  
• [Xbox] Fixed issue where Custom only traitor roles will set the player to a basic traitor in a custom match
  
• [Xbox] Fixed issue where recommended presets will only translate one time in the Custom Settings menu
  
• Fixed issue where Roles UI caused crashes in normal games
  
• Fixed issue where Uncensored name appears briefly in player list when joining lobby
  
• Fixed issue where player becomes stuck in the Cipher Station menu
  
• Fixed bonus objective "Survive without doing damage or harvesting resources with ranged weapons" to include harvesting resources
  
• Fixed issue where players can circumvent the lockout timer after leaving match by using quick match feature
  
• Fixed issue where the warmth given by the Hot Springs and Crater are different values
  
• Fixed issue where an Username containing profanity is left uncensored after hosting a single player Lobby
  
• Fixed issue where long usernames are not fully displayed on the loading screen or match over screen
  
• Fixed issue where the “Requires DLC” text does not fit within its box in some languages
  
• Fixed issue where task objective panel was going off screen
  
• [Xbox] Fixed issue where “Matches Left Early” is not updating on character Profile
  
• [Xbox] Fixed issue where Custom settings menu appears in game if viewing at the time the game is started
  
• Also fixed case where it could remain on screen if left open when a disconnect occurs and transitioning back to the main menu
  
• [Xbox] Fixed Progression badges not appearing
  
• Fixed edge case where bonus objective UI would not update text to reflect a language change
  
• [Xbox] Fixed issue where game will stay on the match load screen if PS4 or Switch users are in the lobby
  
• [Xbox] Fixed issue where you are unable to control the player if the controller disconnects with ingame menu open.
  
• [Controller] Fixed issue where pop-up buttons appear incorrectly when recycling items

[h3]NEW COSMETICS TO EARN[/h3]
New store items available at approximately 3:00PM EST


[h3]Keep your feedback coming![/h3]
As always, we are listening and we encourage everyone to leave feedback in our community Discord in the #suggestions channel.

Stay tuned for more updates in the future, and thank you for your continued support!

Happy December Survivors!

From NOW until Dec 3 at 10AM PST, save 75% off Project Winter and 50% off the Blackout DLC!

Did you miss the Autumn Sale? Have you been curious about trying Project Winter? Now is the time! You don't want to miss this discount!

Happy Autumn Season Survivors!

It's time for some seasonal discounts!

From now until December 1st at 10AM PST, the Project Winter base game will be 45% off and Blackout DLC will be on sale for 25% off!

Remember: Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you in the wilderness.

Greetings Survivors!

We hope you had a spooky-filled Halloween season! Today’s update is more focused on some housekeeping items!

The custom mode menu got a bit of a makeover so that it’s easier to host, edit and copy custom game presets! You’ll also notice that your cosmetic closet looks a bit cleaner - items of the same type now stack with each other!

Don’t worry we also made some changes in-game too! Traitor hatches now have a 15 second cooldown after use and the hacker’s ability now only charges around other people!

[h3]NEW FEATURES & GENERAL CHANGES:[/h3]

• Cosmetic items of the same type stack with each other
  
• It is now possible to recycle multiple cosmetic items at a time
  
• Gender icons have been replaced with body type icons on the character customization screen
  
• Recycling items from blackout crates give 300 SP instead of 200
  
• The first objective beacon now automatically activates when the player leaves the cabin tile for the first time
  
• When opening a crate, the items that players have received stay onscreen until they dismiss them
  
• There is now a “reveal” button to flip each cosmetic card over instead of having to click each card individually
  
• More loading screen tips have been added
  
• Added lobby sorting by Region and Time
  
• The custom game settings menu has been reworked to make it easier to edit, host, and copy custom game presets
  
• In the Tutorial, the roles menu will now only show 2 roles - survivor and traitor
  
• In the game settings, "Master Volume" has been changed to "In Game Volume" to avoid confusion that includes voice chat volumes
  
• Added new loading screen image and bar when loading into a match

[h3]BALANCE CHANGES:[/h3]

• The Hacker’s ability only charges when they are around other people, and charges faster the more people that they are around
  
• The 3 part repair requirement (6/6/7) has been removed from repair objectives in Normal mode, which will now only have 2 or 1 part repair requirements
  
• There is a 15 second cooldown on traitor hatches after they are used
  
• The default role spread for Blackout has been adjusted
  
• The maximum number of Defectors has changed from 2 to 1
  
• The maximum number of Hackers has changed from 2 to 1
  
• The maximum number of Scouts has changed from 3 to 2

[h3]BUG FIXES:[/h3]

• Fixed map description in custom games setup screen now updates when the screen is enabled to make sure description is always correct.
  
• Fixed the navigation in the Store
  
• Fixed and adjusted ice placement
  
• Fixed issues caused while snowball fighting with the roles menu open
  
• Fixed issues with engagement overlay used on some consoles when the crafting menu is open
  
• Fixed CustomGameSettings and Controller
  
• [Cosmetics] Fixed Clipping through survivalJacket hood, fixed (all colours, all body types)
  
• Fixed text spilling out in the emote radial menu when language is set to Greek or Russian
  
• Fixed placement of the title and content for “Restore Defaults” pop-up when reverting changes in the Controls tab if the language is set to Russian, Swedish, or Spanish
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed issue where grouped wolves would instantly escape bear traps
  
• Fixed issue where presets become inaccessible after copying the custom settings when using a controller
  
• Fixed issue where sometimes the check for censored doesn't work causing a null ref exception
  
• Fixed issue with errors related to trying to mute players
  
• Fixed navigation for the refresh button not being able to move up/down.
  
• [Controller]Fixed inability to exit out of custom game presets screen with controller
  
• Fixed larger preset entries being sized wrong
  
• Fixed for item prefabs having missing references
  
• Fixed issue where using a sniper during blizzard start/end would give you extra vision
  
• [Gondola] Fixed issue where gondola camera momentarily breaks due to solar flare event and timing of gondola
  
• [Gondola] Fixed broken animation on Gondola Map 33 and fixed FPS issues
  
• [Controller] Fixed issue the Exit Game pop-up will appear and block the user from stopping the match start count down while game cursor is in the lobby text chat
  
• Fixed issue where Main Menu tabs are clickable behind the Retry prompt after losing internet connection
  
• Fixed the navigation for the result entries + social rating handler
  
• [Deep Woods] Fixed issue on Deep Woods map where cold colliders go above water
  
• Fixed issue whereTracker ability ceases to function when the tracker views the challenge board
  
• [Cosmetics] Brown hair and light brown hair will now have the correct colour eyebrows
  
• Fixed wording on bonus objectives where you need to make items on the stove from “craft” to “cook”.
  
• Fixed issue where the bonus objective that requires you to make pot pies would reward double the amount of points
  
• Fixed an issue where ghosts were able to teleport with buttons not mapped to their controls
  
• Fixed issue with mouse click causing an element to scroll down.
  
• [Controllers] Fixed issue where multiple controllers connected at startup could result in only one being given unintended control
  
• Fixed issue where events involving devices not associated with the current user could prompt engagement
  
• [Controller] Fixed possible NRE when disconnecting a controller while profile picker is open on Bootstrap
  
• Fixed issue where you would lose your points earned as Traitor when resurrected to a survivor role
  
• Fixed issue with being able to aim while snowball fighting with the roles menu open
  
• Fixed text spilling out in the radial emote menu.
  
• [Controller] Fixed issue where controller users are unable to see who voted for them in the Exile box
  
• [Controller] General fixes and improvements
  
• Fixed navigation for the refresh button not being able to move up/down.
  
• Fixed inability to exit out of custom game presets screen with controller
  
• Fixed being unable to navigate after entering and exiting default custom game preset view
  
• [Switch] Fixed issue where the first time a player joins a locked lobby, they have to enter the password twice
  
• [Gondola] Fixed an issue with collision on Gondola map
  
• [Gondola] Fixed water rendering issue with nametags on pc
  
• [Gondola] Reenabled warmth cave area

[h3]NEW COSMETICS TO EARN[/h3]
New store items available at approximately 4:00PM EST

[h3]Keep your feedback coming![/h3]
As always, we are listening and we encourage everyone to leave feedback in our community Discord in the #suggestions channel.

Stay tuned for more updates in the future, and thank you for your continued support!