Outlast Trials Patch Notes: Latest Update (Sep 17, 2026)

The newest Outlast Trials update is “Hotfix Patch Notes | Chemical Leak – Sept. 17”, which was shared on Steam on September 17, 2026. The developers rolled out a hotfix patch that morning. This patch aims to address several bugs and crashes that players have encountered. However, the notes don’t detail the specific fixes.

What changed in the latest Outlast Trials update

Bug fixes

• Fixes various bugs that players reported.
• Fixes various crashes that players experienced.
• Specific fixes are not itemized in the official notes.

Support and feedback

• Players can join the official 18+ Outlast Discord Server and open a '/ticket' to speak with the support team.
• A General Feedback Survey is available for players to share their thoughts on The Outlast Trials.

Read the full official patch notes on Steam.

Recent Outlast Trials updates

Date	Update	What it does	Source
Sep 17, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Chemical Leak – Sept. 17	A hotfix deployed on Sept. 17 addresses various bugs and crashes that players reported in The Outlast Trials.	Official notes
Sep 11, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Chemical Leak – Sept. 11	A hotfix for Outlast Trials removes two Escalation modifiers from Ultra II and fixes document, audio, menu and keyboard binding issues.	Official notes
Jul 25, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard – July 25th	A small hotfix fixes an out of memory issue tied to the loadout menu while using invasion cameras.	Official notes
Jul 24, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard – July 24th	A small hotfix fixes unresumable Escalation Weekly savegames, Imposters not exiting the trial after downing or killing a Reagent, and some crashes.	Official notes
Jul 22, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard – July 22nd	A hotfix fixes disconnects and several bugs, and rebalances Invasion with changes to Backstab, Steel Trap, Night Vision, respawns, Stim and syringes.	Official notes
Jul 16, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard – July 16th	A hotfix reverts Season 7 minigame controller changes, fixes Backstab, Imposter and world-clipping issues, and lowers Revive Pill respawns in Escalation Therapy.	Official notes
Jul 14, 2026	Project Boneyard Patch Notes | Season 7: New Coyle Trial, New MKs, & much more!		Official notes
Apr 1, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Judas – April 1st		Official notes
Mar 26, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Judas – March 26th		Official notes
Mar 24, 2026	Project Judas Patch Notes | Season 6, New Environment, New MK-Challenges & more		Official notes
Feb 17, 2026	Hotfix Patch Notes | Advent of Bogomolova Feb. 17th		Official notes
Dec 18, 2025	Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Messiah – December 18th		Official notes

How often does Outlast Trials get updated?

Outlast Trials has had 6 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 19 in the past year, roughly one every 18 days.

Outlast Trials patch notes FAQ

When was the last Outlast Trials update?

The most recent Outlast Trials update is "Hotfix Patch Notes | Chemical Leak – Sept. 17", posted on Steam on Sep 17, 2026.

What changed in the latest Outlast Trials patch?

The developers deployed a hotfix patch on the morning of the announcement. It targets various bugs and crashes players have experienced. The notes do not list the individual fixes.

How often does Outlast Trials get patched?

Outlast Trials has had 6 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 19 in the past year, roughly one every 18 days.

Where can I read the official Outlast Trials patch notes?

The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.

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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.