Outward — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Playtest Livestream with Guillaume | 2026-01-26 | Hello adventurers!Today is the last day registrations will be opened for this playtest. Head over to the Outward 2 Steam page to register to playtest if you haven’t already! You can also register on our website. Access will however come quicker from the website registrations, on January 27th. Access from the Steam registrations will be sent on January 28th. If selected from a Steam registration, you’ll be able to use a new feature that allows players to invite friends to the playtest directly from Steam. These friends will then also be able to invite their friends, and so on. That’s pretty cool, right? When invited, a player receives a notifi |
| Discover the Playtest content in our upcoming Livestream | 2025-12-04 | Tune in this December 8th at 2PM Eastern Time on Twitch to discover the upcoming playtest content. Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, our CEO and Creative Director, will be with you to present the content and answer all your questions. You might want to tune in to get a chance for a playtest access! Matthieu |
| The first playtest starts next week! | 2025-12-02 | Hello Adventurers, This is a small first look at Outward 2, before our larger playtest that will take place in Early 2026. Thank you to everyone who registered, we love your enthusiasm! To be fully transparent, because this is a first and highly experimental phase, we will only be inviting a limited portion of players that registered on our website. You can still register now and have a chance to get access next week! Register here: https://ninedotsstudio.com/playtest-registration/The goal is to stress-test our online infrastructure and take it to the limit. It is expected that the version of Outward 2 you will be testing will contain bugs. T |
| Patch Notes | 2025-10-28 | Hey there adventurers! A patch will be pushed today for all PC versions of Outward. The patch will simply fix Unity's vulnerability issue that affected many games developed on the engine. Affected versions: default (only Defed) default-mono (both Outward and Defed)Fix-Fix Unity vulnerability CVE-2025-59489. |
| Outward 2 is coming Summer 2026! In the meantime, register for the playtest. | 2025-09-28 | Outward 2 is coming Summer 2026 and we’re looking for playtesters. You can register now to the playtest on Steam or on our website to get access earlier. Register here. We’re having a Livestream on October 2nd (2PM EST / 8pm CET / 11 AM PT) to show you more about our games and answer your questions. Follow us on Twitch to get notified when we start Watch Outward 2 latest trailer Some history about Wendigos… In the new trailer, we put forward a terrifying creature called a Wendigo.The creature has been roaming the coldest part of Aurai since the first game and it was directly inspired by the North American First Nations’ spiritual traditions. |
| Ask your questions about Outward 2 and discover the character creator. | 2025-09-25 | Tune in this October 2nd at 2PM Eastern Time on Twitch for the third exciting edition of our Backstage Livestream. Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, our CEO and Creative Director, will be with us once again to answer your questions about Outward 2 and show you some exclusive gameplay. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Outward 2 reveal during the Tokyo Game Show on September 28th at 12pm EST / / PM CET / 9 AM PT. We will be live on Twitch to watch the show live with you! ‘Real, Raw and Honest’ is our Backstage Livestream’s motto and this is what you will get. Remember: Some stuff that will be shown during the livestream may still be in develo |
| New trailer coming on September 28th | 2025-09-24 | We’re very happy to reveal our new Artwork and screenshots for Outward 2. You can find the video reveal here.The Steam store page just got a makeover. Head over to the Outward 2 Steam page to see the page's fresh look and show your support by adding the game to your wishlist.Outward 2 will be part of the PC Gaming show during the Tokyo Game Show on September 28th, 12PM EST. Tune in to discover the new Outward 2 trailer during the event or watch it with us live on our Twitch channel. We are now opening registrations for our upcoming playtest. You can now register on Steam or on our website to get access to the playtest even earlier. Register h |
| Launching Nine Dots Supporter Bundle | 2025-07-15 | Hi everyone!Today, Lost in Prayer launches in Early Access, and we are taking this opportunity to create a bundle for those who wish to support Nine Dots by collecting all of our games!Since we know that GoD Factory’s value is diminished by the fact that there aren’t many players on our servers, we will revise its price by cutting it by half to just 10$ USD in two weeks on July 29th. Meanwhile we're creating a 80% discount for the occasion!Know that by buying our games, your patronage not only allows us to keep doing our best work on Outward 2 and on Lost in Prayer, but also help us support other small studios like Ever Curious by publishing |
| Outward 2 livestream - Discover how we create a skill tree on May 22nd and more | 2025-05-14 | Tune in on Twitch on May 22nd for our 2nd Nine Dots Backstage where we open the curtains on what’s happening at Nine Dots Studio. In this livestream Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, Outward’s creative director and Nine Dots Studio’s CEO, will tell you more about his creative process when creating skill trees. We’ll also share behind the scene content for Outward 2. Follow us on Twitch to get notified In case you missed the first edition of the backstage. Learn more about the backstage content here. Mandatory disclaimer What you will see might not make it into the final game Matthieu |
| Save 88% on Outward: Definitive Edition during Steam Summer Sale | 2024-06-27 | Hello Adventurers! It's summer, it's hot, and the discount you can get Outward at during this year's Steam Summer Sale from June 27 to July 11 is just as hot. Aurai is waiting for you, hot, exciting and captivating. And the best thing is that our co-op mode makes it possible for you to experience a lot of the game with a friend. So tell your friends too, because with a friend and a cold drink Aurai is a cool experience during summer too! Outward Definitive Edition: 88% Outward - The Soroboreans: 85% Outward: The Three Brothers: 85% Outward Soundtrack: 85% https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260 If you are interested in seeing which other ti |
| New Patch | 2024-06-07 | Hey there, adventurers! We're thrilled to bring you an exciting new update for Outward: Definitive Edition! This latest patch is packed with improvements, enhancements, and bug fixes to ensure your journey is smoother and more enjoyable than ever before. Dive into the full patch notes below to discover all the changes and upgrades we've implemented. Here is the full patch notes: Changes: Added an Invert Camera X axis option. Iron wristband can now be purchased from Cierzo's Blacksmith. Shield Charge can now be performed while being sheathed. Using Flamethrower with a Virgin Lantern enchanted with Copper Flame enchantment now inflict Extreme P |
| Save up to 85% on Outward! | 2024-03-14 | Hello Adventurers! Winter is over, spring is here and with it a new chance to grab Outward at an incredible discount of up to 85% during the Spring Sale from March 14, 2024 - March 21, 2024! Don't miss out on the chance to explore the thrills and excitement of Aurai - and since our co-op mode makes it possible, it's best to do it with a friend. Make sure you let your friends know so that you can face the challenges and explore the secrets together! Outward Definitive Edition: 85% Outward - The Soroboreans: 72% Outward: The Three Brothers: 70% Outward Soundtrack: 85% https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260 If you are interested in seeing whi |
| Save 85% on Outward! | 2024-01-25 | Hello Adventurers! Who would have thought it, but this winter is stepping it up a notch! The Winter Sale already came with an ice cold discount, but the current Publisher Sale, which runs from today until February 1st, is going even bigger! During this time you can adventure in Aurai at a whopping 85% off, so make sure you don't miss out! And in case you didn't know: Exploring an exciting world, discovering secrets and completing challenges is even more fun with a friend! The co-op mode makes this possible, so make sure to take a friend along for the ride! Outward Definitive Edition: 85% Outward - The Soroboreans: 85% Outward: The Three Broth |
| Save 80% on Outward! | 2023-12-21 | Hello Adventurers! You missed the autumn storm with its great Autumn Sale? No worries, the icy winter wind brings you even cooler discounts! From today until January 04th, 2024 you can get Outward during the Steam Winter Sale at a fantastic 80% discount! Aurai is fascinating and exciting at any time of year, especially when you go on a journey together with a friend - and the co-op mode makes exactly that possible! So let your friends know that they can travel Aurai with all its challenges, secrets and dangers at such a great discount! Outward Definitive Edition: 80% Outward - The Soroboreans: 80% Outward: The Three Brothers: 80% Outward Soun |
| Save 75% on Outward! | 2023-11-21 | Hello Adventurers! After the hot summer, the heat settles while the winds start to blow. Autumn is here and so is Steam Autumn Sale and with it you can grab Outward: Definitive Edition at a fresh discount of 75% off! The sale lasts from today until November 28th, so make sure to embark on an exciting journey and explore everything Aurai has to offer, including all the challenges and dangers! Exploring and facing dangers and challenges is best when you don't have to do it alone. The coop mode ensures that you don't have to. So let your friends know that they shouldn't miss out on this opportunity, too! Outward Definitive Edition: 75% Outward - |
| Get a Pearl Bird Plushie from Aurai! | 2023-11-07 | Adventurers of Aurai, We're excited to announce that we're bringing a piece of Aurai into the real world with our limited-edition Pearl Bird plushie from Makeship! As one of the community's favorite characters from Outward, we jumped at the opportunity to bring this beloved character to life. 🕊️ Get your own Pearl Bird here! (click) Make sure to get yours today! They are only available for the next two weeks, then any unsold pearl birds have to go back to Aurai. To get the latest news on all things Outward, follow us on Twitter, Instagram or join the official Outward Discord Channel |
| Save 75% on Outward: Definitive Edition | 2023-06-29 | Hello Adventurers! Summer is upon us, and with it the Steam Summer Sale. Outward: Definitive Edition is now 75% off! The sale lasts from today until July, 13th, so don't miss your chance to discover everything Aurai has to offer and see if it's hot there, too! Be sure to tell your friends, too, because the coop mode makes it easy for you to share a great gaming experience together. https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260 If you are interested in seeing which other titles from our publisher Prime Matter are participating, check out their sales page here: To get the latest news on all things Outward, follow us on Twitter, Instagram or join th |
| Save 65% on Outward: Definitive Edition | 2023-03-16 | Hello Adventurer, Spring is just around the corner in the real world and as is the nature of spring, the weather is clearing up, it's going to be nice, sunny, warm and cozy... oh, wait. Is this also the case in the challenging world of Aurai? Find out - from today until March 23, you have the chance to buy Outward at 65% off in the Steam Spring Sale! Be sure to tell your friends, too, because as is often the case, Outward is a co-op experience at its best! https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260/Outward_Definitive_Edition/ Curious to see what other springtime deals Prime Matter has in store during the Spring Sale? Take a look for yourself! |
| Up to 80% OFF | 2023-03-02 | Hello Adventurers, and those who want to be! Outward is now up to 80% off as part of the PLAION & friends publisher sale! Don't miss your chance to start your journey into Aurai. To get the latest news on all things Outward, follow us on Twitter, Instagram or join the official Outward Discord Channel |
| Save 65% on Outward: Definitive Edition! | 2022-12-22 | Hello Adventurers! As snowy Winter descends upon Chersonese, so does the Steam Winter Sale descend upon us. Outward: Definitive Edition is now 65% off! The sale lasts from today until January 5th, so don't miss your chance to discover everything Aurai has to offer! https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260 If you are interested in seeing which other titles from our publisher Prime Matter are participating, check out their sales page here: To get the latest news on all things Outward, follow us on Twitter, Instagram or join the official Outward Discord Channel |