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Asylum Rock keeps revealing itself in layers. The staff elevators leading towards Hydrotherapy are damp, flooded and very much out of order—a small detail that says a lot about how long the hospital has been left to itself. These spaces are part of the wider documentation pass th
The next layer of Asylum Rock is being built in the places players might otherwise pass by: reception desks, patient files and official correspondence. The hospital's new internal document system lets the player find letters, records and notes that carry the story forward - somet
The hospital’s records are beginning to explain themselves. This bracelet has been returned after cleaning, ready to be assigned to a new patient. The accompanying letter is precise about procedure, classification and fitting. It is far less precise about the person who wore it b
The Asylum is beginning to show its other routes. A patient authorisation token can now be used at the reader by the blocked Hydrotherapy gate. The inactive Bob unit no longer has to be the end of the line: the gate opens, revealing a route that was previously out of reach. From
Developer Journal: Building the BOB Pacifier Electrical Effect Journal Reference: DEV-0003 The BOB Pacifier now carries three readable layers of electrical presentation: short arcs crawling across its casing, occasional strikes grounding against the real floor, and a stronger dis
Archive Notice: BOB Orderly Unit Test Documents Archive Reference: AR-ENG-0004 Newly stabilised engineering fragments appear to document the BOB Orderly, an early Malin ward-service machine introduced as nursing numbers declined. Initial accounts describe tray and drink distribut
As the pretty descriptive title says, I accidentally misnamed the executable on the current demo for The outer Islands - im sorry about that and grateful to the community members that picked up on it. I have given myself a sound telling off and fixed the issue and as an apology I
As the image probably explains pretty well, unfortuntately, as an older developer with cerebral palsy, I took a nasty fall the other day. My own fault however it was one day in to the Steam Next Festival and so although I have tried to keep up with updates and continue working on
I am delighted to announce that the Maniple system is now out of alpha and is working fully inside of The Outer Islands. This system is an NPC game AI system (not generative AI) that allows the imposing Bob units to work collectively as a team. Today I am showing the Bob Restrain
I will be chatting about The Outer Islands, answering questions and playing the game this evening at about 11pm - which I think is 6pm EST (or maybe 5pm?) anyway - hope to see you there! Cris R Developer
🚨 I had such a blast playing the game and meeting players that I decided... why not do it again! So with that, lets play some The Outer Islands! Im here for questions, a chat or jsut if you want to watch me play a game. Thats the whole point so please settle in and relax with bo
🚨 Join us for a live stream at 6pm BST during Steam Next Fest! Explore The Outer Islands with us as we reveal more about the Hospital and the mysterious landscapes. The demo is now available for you to experience! Don’t miss out! www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands Meanwhile, jump o
Hello! Today at 7pm (BST) I will be streaming live a developer commentary and playthrough of some of the parts of the Asylum Rock hospital area. If you want to see what is happening in the first area of the Hospital or perhaps want to ask questions, then this will be a great chan
Announcing The Orderly! This mechanical unit in the asylum is designed for patient control and management. With staff gone, it’s waking up to classify new 'patients'—even if you're just a detective investigating what caused the quarantine 20 years ago What do you think about The
I am excited to share that the demo for The Outer Islands is now available for download! Explore the stunning landscapes of Gondola Island and parts of Asylum Rock as you investigate the mysterious signal coming from the old radio tower. With adventure, puzzles, and peril around
🚨🎮 Get ready for The Outer Islands at Steam Next Fest! In just two weeks, experience a detective adventure like never before. With devious puzzles, deadly traps, and mysterious denizens becoming more visible, our massive free demo will let you ride the electric monorail to Asyl
Hello all from the desk of Cris - I am working hard at the moment on the game The Outer Islands and with only a couple of weeks to go before the Steam Next Fest - which is an important chance for the game to get seen, I want to get the demo experience right for players wanting to
🚑🔍 Announcing the Clockwork Hospital on Asylum Rock! Prepare to navigate an automated hospital that thinks you're its only patient. This new section is filled with intricate puzzles and deep mysteries waiting to be uncovered. As a game developer, I'm excited to share this proje
We’re excited to announce that the Asylum Rock Hospital game levels are in development! Explore an abandoned facility where machines are still active, waiting for a patient to arrive. Get ready for new mechanics that will challenge our detective like never before. Stay tuned for
🎥 New Gameplay Trailer Released! Immerse yourself in The Outer Islands with our latest trailer featuring stunning visuals, challenging puzzles, and the enchanting sounds of Gaelic folk music. Discover new areas and get ready for an unforgettable journey! Watch here: View game pa