[h3]Greetings Reagents,[/h3] A new update is here! Survive COUNTDOWN, the new Limited-Time Event in The Outlast Trials where you are a ticking time bomb! [h2]This update includes:[/h2] [list][*] New Limited-Time Event: Countdown [*] New Limited-Time Catalog: Countdown [*] Two new Mk-Challenges at the Docks [*] Updates to the Standard and Deluxe Catalogs [*] Many additions, fixes, and balancing changes[/list] [h2]New Time Limited Event: Countdown[/h2] Reagent rigs are outfitted with an explosive that will detonate when the timer reaches zero. Even if you survive this Trial, someday time will kill you. [previewyoutube=bBtzCMEm5sY;full]Experience the event by playing Trials in the program “Countdown”.[/previewyoutube] [h3]New Variators:[/h3] [list][*] [b]BOMB COUNTDOWN:[/b] Reagents are equipped with a bomb counting down. Find Time Extenders, or the entire team will explode and the Trial is failed. [*] [b]FIND THE RADIO:[/b] Find and stop the broadcast in the Trial. (Secondary Objective) [*] The new variators have also been added to Escalation Therapy.[/list] [h3]Event Schedule: [/h3] [list][*] Part 1 takes place from [b]Sept 10 - 24[/b] [*] Part 2 will take place from [b]Sept 24 - Oct 8[/b][/list] [h3]Collect Event Tokens and use them in the Event Catalog:[/h3] [list][*] Finish Trials and MK-Challenges in the Countdown Program to earn Event Tokens. [*] Complete the secondary objective in Countdown Program trials for extra Event Tokens. [*] Accomplish Tasks in the Countdown category to earn Event Tokens.[/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38038441/bb4e30f4d419553c76029779efafada0d8eeb8bf.png[/img] A brand new Catalog is available for the duration of the Limited-Time Event. [list][*] Players can spend their acquired event tokens in the Limited-Time Countdown catalog to unlock exclusive cosmetics. [*] Earn Event Tokens and use them in the Event Catalog to unlock cosmetics. [b]Once the event ends, the catalog will be removed, and any unspent tokens will be lost.[/b][/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38038441/1f18efb4318778c98c40dfdb4fca8e727a743ed5.jpg[/img] [h2]New MK-Challenges[/h2] [list][*] [b]Empty the Vault [/b]- Casinos are the temple of idiot waste and willful failure; steal from those who would steal from you. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38038441/e20d8a3ce850a1c0abb1f8aa699905ce825a64e4.png[/img] [*] [b]Poison the Cattle [/b]- The milk of human kindness must be contaminated with liberty and progress. Poison the cattle and spoil their milk. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38038441/22832f2443628e1bfa96541c411d7f04716e9723.png[/img] [*] The new MK-Challenges are now available in the Program Countdown. They’ve also been added to the Escalation Therapy map pool and will feature in the upcoming weekly program rotations.[/list] [h2]Standard and Deluxe Catalogs Update[/h2] [list][*] Added "Page 11" to both the Standard and Deluxe Catalogs. [*] New cosmetics are available for players seeking additional items to unlock. [*] These new items are costly and require a significant amount of game time.[/list] [h2]Additions/Fixes/Balancing[/h2] [list][*] Updated Tasks and Objective Display inputs based on feedback: [list][*]Press TAB (“Select” on gamepad) to display objectives (as before). [*]Hold TAB (“Select” on gamepad) to display Tasks screen. [*]Input can be remapped in the settings.[/list][*] All quick communication options now have a dedicated animation. [*] Completing the secondary objective now provides +1 Stamp. [*] Genesis Tasks can now be completed by finishing the corresponding Trial in any Program. [*] A notification now appears over new/unplayed Trials in the Program menus. [*] Tasks menu navigation has been improved, and the menu will now remember your last position when you return to it. [*] Added a new score event when disarming Prime Asset Traps in the Results screen. [*] Results screen will now display “MAX” when maximum XP is reached by the player instead of hiding the details. [*] A text chat message is now displayed when a player picks up a key during a Trial. [*] Release Protocol (Rebirth): [list][*] Completing the Release Protocol (Rebirth) now provides +50 Stamps and +500xp. [*] A rewards screen is now displayed after a rebirth is completed (when returning to the Sleep Room) [*] All different rebirth conclusions will at least be experienced once before being random.[/list] [*] Escalation: [list][*] Made the Escalation Therapy Trials History button more obvious in the Results Screen. [*] Escalation Therapy now has variety at high stages (“Ultra” with random variators). [*] Added Major Trials as part of possible Trials (every 10 stages). [*] Added the new Countdown variators in Escalation Therapy variators pool. [*] Added newest MK-Challenges in Escalation Therapy trials pool. [*] While in the shuttle, the cinematic sequence volume is now reduced when opening the Tasks menu. [*] Some variator combinations are not possible anymore due to creating unexpected situations. [*] Some variators won’t be selected during Escalation Therapy when playing solo. (example: No Player Names, Stay Together).[/list] [*] Amps: [list][*] SMASH: Added the ability to bash open coop doors alone while this amp is equipped. [*] DOUBLE DOSES: Consuming Respawn Pills grant +2 revives while this amp is equipped. [*] LAST CHANCE: Fixed a bug where the amp wasn’t triggering correctly. Also, effects are now removed after Last Chance triggers (example: Bleeding is removed when the amp is triggered.) [*] STRONG ARM: Standardized the Strong Arm amp effect animations across various enemies[/list] [*] Rigs: [list][*] X-RAY: Increased effect range to 15m (was 10m). [*] STUN: Increased cooldown time to 180s (was 120s).[/list] [*] Trials: [list][*] Tilt the Scale of Justice: Reduced the amount of heads to bring to Lady Justice.[/list] [*] Pause Menu: [list][*] Players can now select individual variators to view their descriptions (available only during trials). [*] Players can now invite other players directly to their group via the Pause Menu (available only in the lobby).[/list][*] Fixed a bug where “None” wasn’t displayed anymore in the Posters selection. [*] Fixed a bug where door planks would remain visible in doorways after it has been broken. [*] Fixed a bug where the task notification would be display late during the Escalation Therapy intermission. [*] Fixed many other minor bugs.[/list] If you encounter any issues in-game, feel free to join our[url=https://discord.com/invite/outlastofficial] 18+ Official Outlast Discord Server[/url] and create a ticket to speak with our support team. Catch you in the Sleep Room... - The RB Team