Red Barrels released update 1.000.063 (v1.65) for The Outlast Trials on September 11, 2026. This patch focuses on adjusting the Escalation mode and addressing technical soft-locks that appeared following the previous major content update, Project Boneyard.
Escalation Mode Adjustments
The most significant change in this update is the removal of the Permanent Damage and No Revive modifiers from the Escalation mode. These modifiers contributed to the difficulty curve of the mode, and their removal represents a shift in the current gameplay loop.
Gameplay and Progression Fixes
The update corrects an issue with collectible acquisition and input layout. Key gameplay fixes include:
- Kress Twins Document: Fixed a bug where players could obtain the Kress Twins document outside of its intended location in the ‘Change the Program’ MK-Challenge.
- Input Bindings: PC players using AZERTY keyboard layouts should no longer encounter errors when attempting to rebind controls.
Technical and Performance Improvements
Several stability issues that hindered access to the game have been resolved. The patch notes confirm that soft-locks occurring on the main menu and during loading screens have been addressed, improving the experience for players who were unable to reach the Sleep Room.
For console players, update v1.65 restores audio to the shuttle videos. This bug previously caused these sequences to play in silence, affecting the audio experience of the transition between the facility and trial environments.
Context and Background
This hotfix follows the v1.59 update, which introduced Season 7: Project Boneyard and the Prison Farm map. While that update expanded the game’s content, v1.65 is dedicated to refining the stability of the game. Detailed technical notes can be found on the Red Barrels official support site.
The update is currently live across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
