Red Barrels rolled out hotfix update 1.60 (version 1.000.058) for The Outlast Trials on July 16. This update addresses bugs that popped up after the Project Lupara season content drop. The patch is now live across all platforms.
This hotfix continues the game’s steady post-launch support since its full 1.0 release on March 5, 2024. Red Barrels has been actively fixing issues in the co-op horror title throughout its first year. MP1st has the complete patch notes for update 1.60. This hotfix specifically targets bugs that arose from the Project Lupara content update.
Even with some recent negative feedback from the community, the game enjoys an impressive all-time Steam review score of 94% positive across 50,926 reviews. This strong baseline indicates that players still appreciate the core experience. Currently, the game attracts 13,410 concurrent players on Steam, showing a solid active player base for a co-op horror title priced at $11.99.
Red Barrels serves as both the developer and publisher for The Outlast Trials, which gives the studio direct control over its patching process. This independence has allowed them to respond quickly with hotfixes like this one, arriving just days after the previous content update.
| Steam Review Score | 94% Positive |
| Total Steam Reviews | 50,926 |
| Current Steam Players | 13,410 |
| Current Price (Steam) | $11.99 |
| Full Release Date | March 5, 2024 |
Community feedback on the hotfix is mixed, with a particular grievance surfacing multiple times. Several Steam reviewers have criticized the use of AI-generated art in the game. One reviewer noted: “they used ai for a lot of art in the game. do better.” This criticism appears in various recent reviews and represents a reputational challenge that patch notes alone won’t fix for Red Barrels.
What To Watch
- AI art controversy resolution: Red Barrels hasn’t publicly addressed the allegations regarding AI-generated art that are popping up in recent Steam reviews. A formal response — or the absence of one — could impact community trust as future content drops approach.
- Project Lupara stability: This hotfix specifically targets bugs that came with Project Lupara. Keep an eye on whether a follow-up patch is necessary or if 1.60 effectively resolves the instability from that content release.
- Player count trajectory: With 13,410 current players and confirmed crossplay across platforms, watch to see if seasonal content keeps the active population engaged through the latter half of 2025.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
