Greetings Reagents,
A hotfix patch was deployed today, here are the fixes included:
Invasion Matchmaking Adjustments
Implemented a new priority system to increase the overall chance of being selected as an Invader.
Invader matchmaking priority now increases by playing Reagent matches.
Invader matchmaking priority now also increases based on time spent waiting in the matchmaking queue.
Anti-Stalling Measures
Added a 3-minute maximum timer at the start of each Trial before Invaders are deployed.
Added a 30-second delay after death, requiring players to either enter Spectator Mode, use a Respawn Pill, or trigger Self-Revive.
Imposter Changes
Restored the Imposter retreat timer after downing a Reagent.
Increased retreat timer to 25s (30s with upgrade).
Bug fixes & other changes
Story Trials have been removed from the Invasion program but remain available through Global Invasions.
Fixed an issue where the sound of preparing a Stab was not audible to other players.
Fixed a bug that caused secondary objective tasks to complete automatically after an Invasion match.
Fixed an issue where Imposter chase music/audio cues could trigger while the Imposter was holding a fake item or Reagents were hidden, breaking stealth.
Fixed a bug where Reagents could appear partially in the ground after a quick slash attack.
Dev Comment: With this hotfix, we’re addressing some of the biggest pain points in Invasion mode. More updates are on the way, but for now, our focus is on improving how players are placed in the Imposter role through matchmaking. We’ll closely monitor these changes and continue refining the experience. We’ve also introduced new anti-stalling measures to prevent Reagents from dragging out matches and leaving Imposters stuck in spectator cameras. This is just the first step - more anti-griefing systems will follow in future updates.
Additionally, we’ve removed the longer Story Trials from the Invasion program to maintain the fast-paced, “quick play” spirit of the mode. They remain fully accessible through Global Invasions. Finally, we’ve adjusted the Imposter’s presence during Trials by restoring the forced retreat after downing a Reagent. The retreat timer has been increased, giving Imposters a choice: overextend and risk to die, or retreat safely.
Twitch Drops Until November 18th 9:59am ET
Reminder that the Twitch Drops for The Outlast Trials will end on November 18th at 9:59 ET. Make sure to link The Outlast Trials to Twitch through the “Twitch Account Linking” option in the Main Menu when launching the game. Once you have linked your game to Twitch and have watched enough hours to claim your rewards, simply relaunch your game and check your Cell and Reagent customization inventory and the items will be there.
Check out our Twitch Drops blog post for more information.
Join our official 18+ Outlast Discord Server and open a '/ticket' to speak directly with our support team about any issues you encounter in-game.
Feel free to send us your feedback on the new Invasion Experimental Therapy in this dedicated survey, or submit a General Feedback Survey.
See you in the Sleep Room, Reagents.
- Team RB