Red Barrels has rolled out The Outlast Trials Season 7.2, which introduces the Geister event via patch 1.67 (build 1.000.065), as reported by MP1st. The update arrives with 18,161 players on Steam and boasts a 93% positive rating from 55,982 reviews.
This patch has two version identifiers. The public-facing version is 1.67, while 1.000.065 serves as the build number. Players updating their client should look for either version.
The Geister event takes center stage in this update. Unfortunately, the available sources for this report don’t provide a full changelog. So, details about event rewards, balance changes, and bug fixes remain unconfirmed. You can find a complete patch-note breakdown at UpdateCrazy, and Red Barrels’ official channels are the best reference for updates.
The timing is crucial for a live-service horror game that launched its 1.0 version on March 5, 2024. Mid-season updates like 7.2 keep the cooperative game lively between major content releases. As both developer and publisher, Red Barrels manages the update schedule directly.
Recent discussions have raised questions about the game’s longevity. We’ve seen headlines in our archive, including a patch-notes roundup from September and a player-count check titled “Is Outlast Trials Dead?” from October. With 18,161 concurrent players on Steam, the game still attracts a significant audience, but one snapshot doesn’t reveal a complete trend.
| Patch version | 1.67 (1.000.065) |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (55,982 reviews) |
| Current Steam players | 18,161 |
| Price on Steam | $39.99 |
| Release date | March 5, 2024 |
Community Pulse
Overall, sentiment across 10 tracked signals appears mixed, despite the high Steam rating. The negative feedback in our sample lacks detail. One reviewer simply stated, “chemical leak for 7 billion years,” a line that showed up in three different negative signals. While the context is unclear, it hints that some players feel frustrated with repetitive content, even as the long-term review score remains strong.
What To Watch
- Player count after the event starts: Monitor the current 18,161 concurrent players against the numbers once Geister is fully live.
- Full patch notes: Look out for balance changes and bug fixes that the main coverage doesn’t mention.
- Review trend: Keep an eye on whether recent Steam reviews shift from the 93% all-time score, in either direction.
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.
