News Liste The Outlast Trials

Update Highlights:

• [b]Toy Factory[/b] - Embark on a twisted Trial against Mother Gooseberry.
• [b]New MK-Challenges[/b] - Experience new MK-Challenges set in the Toy Factory environment.
• [b]Solo Play and Difficulty[/b] - Significant adjustments to difficulty for new and returning players.
• [b]Denizens Storylines[/b] - Discuss with the denizens as you progress through therapies.
• [b]Revamped Programs structure[/b] - The Reagent journey has been revamped.
• [b]Program Genesis[/b] - Path to Rebirth. All Trials are now combined into one Program.
• [b]Program X [/b] - Path to Ascension. Murkoff has refreshed Program X once again.
• [b]Program Ultra [/b] - Path to Hell. Introducing a new permanent end-game Program.
• [b]New Conclusion[/b] - Release your Reagent to explore a new conclusion.
• [b]Weekly Programs [/b] - Return every week for new therapeutic experiences.
• [b]Experimental Programs[/b] - New Time Limited Events with unique rewards are incoming.
• [b]Increased Therapy Level cap[/b] - Continue your Therapy up to level 65.
• [b]Revamped Loadout[/b] - Build your ideal regimen with an improved system.
• [b]New Amps[/b] - Customize your loadout with a variety of new Amps.
• [b]Rigs Balancing[/b] - Revisited the Rigs for maximum efficiency.
• [b]The Brick [/b] - Revisited the brick item based on your feedback.
• [b]New Legendary Outfits[/b] - Acquire four new Reborn outfits.
• [b]New Character Customization[/b] - Acquire a range of new cosmetics.
• [b]New Personal Cell Decorations[/b] - Enhance your personal cell with new decorations.
• [b]Reagent Starter Pack (DLC)[/b] - Begin your journey to rebirth with unique Legendary Outfits, Cell Items, Posters, and more. Discount available for all current players.
• [b]Full console support[/b] - Play Outlast Trials on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X.
• [b]Full controller support[/b] - Enjoy controller support, vibrations, and presets tailored to your playstyle.
• [b]Cross-Play[/b] - Easily play with your friends accross all platforms.
• Many other improvements and fixes.

Toy Factory

• New Objective Gameplay: Compactor, conveyors, toy machines, alarm doors will all be part of your next Trial.

New MK-Challenges

• [b]Crush the Sex Toys:[/b] Discreet packaging hides dangerous perversion. Shine a light to expose the boxes of sex toys, then crush them with industrial force.
• [b]Incinerate the Sex Toys:[/b] Perversion on an industrial scale foments widespread corruption and disobedience. Push the production carts of sex dolls into the incinerator and burn the sickness.

Denizens Storylines

• As you progress, the denizens of the Sleep Room will have stories to share with you.
• Make sure to regularly visit Noakes, Barlow, and Easterman (Radio in your cell) to listen to their tales.

Solo Play and Difficulty

• We've implemented adjustments in difficulty, Trial structure, and progression to provide a streamlined onboarding for all new and returning players - including those playing solo or as a group.

Revamped Program structure

• There are now 3 permanent Programs: [i]Program Genesis[/i], [i]Program X [/i]and [i]Program Ultra[/i].
• Rotating Weekly Program (changes every Tuesday).
• The Weekly Program will be interrupted when a Special Program occurs (Time Limited Event).
• Players are now required to accumulate 20 Release Tokens to access the Release Protocol.
• All Trials now award Release Tokens. (Trials award 2 Tokens, Mk-Challenges award 1 Token)
• Players are free to engage in any Trial to earn Release Tokens, including Program Genesis, Program X, Program Ultra, Weekly Programs, and Special Events.
• [i]Program X[/i] is now unlocked after achieving 1 Reborn.
• [i]Program Ultra[/i] is unlocked after achieving 3 Reborns.
• All Trials now provide full rewards (XP and Murkoff Dollars), even upon replays.

Program Genesis

• All major Trials and many MK-Challenges have been combined into one Program called Genesis.
• Genesis is a straightforward campaign considered the main path to rebirth.
• Genesis Trials and MK-Challenges have no variators, and there are no repeats in this Program.
• Complete Program Genesis to acquired enough Release Tokens and access the Release Protocol.
• The intended difficulty of this program is Easy to Normal.

Program X

• One Reborn is now required to access Program X, which entails acquiring 20 Release Tokens and completing the Release Protocol.
• Program X has been refreshed with a new mix of Trials, MK-Challenges, and variators.
• The rewards of Program X have been increased to be more generous.
• The intended difficulty of this program is Normal to Hard.

Program Ultra

• Program Ultra has been added to the game permanently.
• Access to this challenging program is unlocked after the player has completed three Reborns.
• Program Ultra offers the most difficult Trials ever created by Murkoff, but also the biggest rewards.
• The intended difficulty of this program is Hard to Very Hard.

New Conclusion

• Reagents who complete the therapy may be selected by Dr. Wernicke for his own personal project.

Weekly Program

• Return every week for new therapeutic experiences.
• With the release of V1, as we welcome a wave of new players, Murkoff will rerun some of the most popular Weekly Programs at first, while also introducing new ones in the months ahead.
• The intended difficulty of the Weekly Programs varies from week to week.

Experimental Programs (Time Limited Events)

• Murkoff will be hosting additional Experimental Therapy (Time Limited Events) in the upcoming weeks and months, filled with surprising experimental therapies and unique rewards. Stay tuned for more information!
• We also want to assure everyone that past events will make a return in 2024 (Program Geister, Winter Kills and Omega).
• The intended difficulty of the Experimental Programs varies from week to week.

Increased Therapy Level cap

• The maximum [b]Therapy Level[/b] has been increased to [b]Level 65[/b].
• Nine new Amps have been added to the game.
• Visit Dorris to discover the new Amps and make purchases once you meet the level requirement.

Revamped Loadout

• The method of equipping Amps has undergone a complete overhaul.
• Amps are now classified into three categories: Tool, Skill, and Medicine.
• Each category includes nine different amps.
• You can equip one amp from each of the nine available options per category.

Amps

• New Amps:[list]
• [b]BACKPACK[/b]: Expand your inventory by one slot.
• [b]INVISIBLE[/b]: Enemies can't find you in a hiding spot, even if you peak.
• [b]KEYMASTER[/b]: Lockpicking guarantees success on the first try, and each lockpick has two uses.
• [b]HIDE AND RESTORE[/b]: Enter a hidespot to restore Rig cooldown much faster.
• [b]ANTI DOOR TRAPS[/b]: Door traps shatter when doors are opened normally. If opened slowly, the trap disarms instead.
• [b]SMASH[/b]: Break doors or planks in a single strike.
• [b]GOOD JOB[/b]: Finishing an assignment will replenish a portion of your health. (Brief cooldown before it can be used again.)
• [b]BOOSTED[/b]: Start Trials with a random booster in your inventory (health, stamina or battery booster).
• [b]SELF REVIVE[/b]: Resurrect after death. (Once per Trial)

• [b]NIGHT CRAWLER[/b] is now [b]INCOGNITO[/b]. Your crouched walking speed is enhanced.
• [b]HIDE AND BREATH[/b]: Updated behavior. Enter a hiding spot to instantly recover from stamina exhaustion and receive an adrenaline boost. (Brief cooldown period before re-use.)

Rigs Balancing

X-Ray

• Teammates now appear in X-Ray mode.
• X-Ray can now be used while inside a hidespot.
• Increased base X-Ray cooldown to 45s (was 30s).
• Using X-Ray while in Night Vision will now deactivate Night Vision once the X-Ray effect ends.

Blind

• Deploy duration reduced to 5s (was 6s). With upgrade 4s (was 5s).
• Smoke duration increased to 15s (was 10s). With upgrade to 20s (was 12s).

Stun

• Cooldown reduced to 120s (was 180s).
• “RESTORE” upgrade effect changed: Cooldown time is reduced by 75% if no enemy is hit. (was 50%)
• Fixed a bug where Prime Assets were immune to Stun rig.

Heal

• Heal Rig can now be used while inside a hidespot.

The Brick

• Updated behavior based on players feedback from previous change.
• Brick now has 2 charges before it shatters.
• The visuals of the brick (both in-world object and icon) will indicate its current state (new or used).
• NEW: When the STRONG ARM amp is equipped, the brick will only have 1 charge (it will instantly shatter upon hitting an enemy).
• The brick still has unlimited uses when thrown in the environment.

New Cosmetics

• Acquire four new Reborn Legendary Outfits (Rewards for the Reborn).
• Express yourself with a variety of new character cosmetics. Unlocked by completing Trials.
• Enhance your personal cell with new decorations. Unlocked by completing Trials.
• Purchase the optional Reagent Starter Pack (DLC) and kickstart your journey to rebirth with unique Legendary Outfits, Cell Items, Posters, and more. A discount available for all current Outlast Trials owners.

Console Release and Cross-Play

• The Outlast Trials is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X.
• Experience full controller support, vibrations, and explore different controller presets to fit your playstyle.
• Cross-Play is fully supported, allowing you to easily play with friends across platforms. Simply share your Outlast ID (located in the Social Menu) with your friends to connect.
• Please note that Cross-Progression is currently not supported.

Improvements, Balancing and Fixes

• Stamina:[list]
• Stamina will now regenerate after a short delay instead of immediately.
• Stamina consumption has been slightly decreased (can run longer before exhaustion).
• Performing jumps while exhausted now cause a short stumble animation.
• Performing jump overs while exhausted now cause a short stumble animation.

• Main Objective is now displayed permanently on screen by default (Standard and Accessible presets).
• Added new separate option for Secondary Objective display. (Auto-hide by default, can be changed in the settings)
• Reminder: Press “Tab” (or “Select” on controller) to display the main and secondary objectives.