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WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO! Greetings, Trailheads new and old! It's been a while. Sorry, we didn't mean to leave you hanging. With the latest dev log, we wanted to give you an update on what we've been up to! Last year, when planning for the melee update, we confronted the possibility
Main Branch Update 0.4 Hello players — we’re excited to announce that all Experimental Branch content has now moved to the Main Branch as we prepare for the next wave of updates. We Introduce: C.A.P.E.C.O.D. Clinically Accurate Physically Expressed Cause of Death Our revolutionar
Experimental Branch Update Changes Improved ragdoll physics. Bodies now appear heavier and carry more realistic momentum. (Note: Ragdoll behavior will continue to evolve throughout development.) Made large, high-velocity blood stains permanent when using the Frozen Ragdoll option
Experimental Branch Update New Content RAID mode is now fully restored, with all 9 levels updated and enhanced. Changes Significant improvements to enemy AI behavior across all modes. Enemy NPCs now wear headlamps during nighttime scenarios. Added facial variation to enemy NPCs f
Experimental Branch Update Changes Adjusted Runner AI to make them more accessible and easier to locate during gameplay. Optimized collision in the map "Heartbreaker" for improved performance and smoother navigation. (If running, please restart Steam to ensure the update queues.)
Experimental Branch Update New Content Brought back the survival mode map "Homewrecker". Changes Applied numerous optimizations to the map. Updated lighting for enhanced visual quality. Added new areas of interest and cover. Notes Runners may be difficult to locate in "Homewrecke
Experimental Branch Update New Content Rerelease of the map “Dreamcatcher,” featuring an updated look and layout for this classic forest map. Foggy and dark conditions require the use of headlamps and night vision. Changes Permanent blood effects now appear around inactive “froze
Experimental Branch Update Please note that this Experimental Branch update introduces new content that is largely untested by the public and may present unexpected bugs or performance issues. We appreciate your feedback as we refine these additions and work to enhance the gamepl
Experimental Branch Hotfix Hey everyone! I was out of the office for the last update, so we didn’t get a chance to post a changelog. To keep you in the loop, I’m combining the changes here. The only change this time is a fix for the duplicate Wendigo spawning in Black Site; the r
Experimental Branch Hotfix Changes Introduced an experimental optimization feature for dead NPCs, making them non-interactable once the player stops focusing on them. This may become an optional setting for higher-end systems. Optimized the "Heartbreaker" survival mode map by red
Experimental Branch Hotfix Fixes Fixed logic that caused runner enemy types to crash the game; AI is temporarily less advanced but smarter pathfinding will return. Fixed spawners in "Paint Thinner" map. Fixed scale of .308 rounds in the magazine. Improved accuracy of velocity rea
Experimental Branch Hotfix Fixes Fixed spawners in sandbox map "White Noise." Changes Disabled runner enemy type temporarily while we investigate the cause of crashes. Removed melee particle effect.
Experimental Branch Update Dear Players, We are thrilled to announce the release of the long-awaited Gore + AI update for the Experimental Branch of Blood Trail! This update encompasses thousands of changes and improvements. While we’ve provided an overview of the major updates,
Hello! The update is coming along well and we are hoping to enter the experimental branch at some point in the near future. In the meantime, here's a couple of sneak peek images from the new gore system we'd like to share with you. The first is the aftermath of a pipe bomb blast
Hey all. We've been busy with our noses to the grindstone. We are working as fast as possible to bring you this monstrous update, but we felt it was a good time to show one of the latest features we've implemented. Enjoy! Click the imgur links below! Critical neck hits Fall detec
Hey everyone! We thought you'd enjoy this sneak peek at the NEW GORE from our upcoming GORE & AI UPDATE! As many of you know, we have been working hard on this update for a long time and we are so excited to be able to show you a lot more very soon. Merry Christmas and Happy
Hey everyone! Doug's put out a new dev log here for you to watch. He goes over what we've been up to, what is coming up, and more. We'd also like to again thank everyone for their patience. Lots of good things happening behind the scenes and we can't wait to get rolling again wit
Hey, everyone. We've noticed some concerns recently from people claiming that Blood Trail has been abandoned. WRONG! Blood Trail is more alive than ever. Although it may not seem that way from the outside, as we haven't had an update in many months, we understand your frustration
Merry (belated) Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our players, old and new! Doug is back with a quick update!