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The Outlast Trials
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Nov 5, 2025 · 8mo ago

Hotfix Patch Notes | Invasion - November 5th

AI summary3h

Hotfix focusing on Invasion mode matchmaking, anti-stalling measures, Imposter balance, and various bug fixes.

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Buffs5

  • Invasion Matchmaking
    • Implemented a new priority system to make it easier for players to be selected as an Invader.Increased
    • Playing Reagent matches now increases your priority to be selected as an Invader.Added
    • Time spent waiting in the matchmaking queue now increases your priority to be selected as an Invader.Added
  • Imposter
    • Retreat:Restored and increased the retreat timer to 25s (30s with upgrade) after downing a Reagent, encouraging safer play.25s s
    • Stealth:Fixed a bug where Imposter chase music could trigger while holding fake items or when Reagents were hidden, which previously broke stealth.

Bug fixes3

  • ImposterStab:Fixed an issue where the sound of preparing a Stab was not audible to other players.InaudibleAudible
  • Reagent
    • Fixed a bug where Reagents could appear partially in the ground after a quick slash attack.
    • Fixed a bug that caused secondary objective tasks to complete automatically after an Invasion match.Auto-completeManual

Other changes4

  • Trial Rules
    • Added a 3-minute maximum timer at the start of each Trial before Invaders are deployed to prevent stalling.3m m
    • Added a 30-second delay after death before players can enter Spectator Mode, use a Respawn Pill, or trigger Self-Revive.30s s
    • Story Trials are no longer part of the Invasion program to maintain a 'quick play' spirit.AvailableRemoved
  • GeneralTwitch Drops are active until November 18th; players must link accounts in the Main Menu.Nov 18

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Patch history

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    Apr 1, 2026 · 3mo
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  2. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Judas - March 26th
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    Dec 18, 2025 · 6mo
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  5. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Messiah - December 12th
    Dec 12, 2025 · 7mo
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  6. Hotfix Patch Notes | Invasion - October 28th
    Oct 28, 2025 · 8mo
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  7. Hotfix Patch Notes | Invasion - October 24th
    Oct 24, 2025 · 8mo
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    Oct 23, 2025 · 8mo
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