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Developer Journal: Building the BOB Pacifier Electrical Effect
Developer Journal: Building the BOB Pacifier Electrical Effect Journal Reference: DEV-0003 The BOB Pacifier now carries three readable layers of electrical presentation: short arcs crawling across its casing, occasional…
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Archive Notice: BOB Orderly Unit Test Documents
Archive Notice: BOB Orderly Unit Test Documents Archive Reference: AR-ENG-0004 Newly stabilised engineering fragments appear to document the BOB Orderly, an early Malin ward-service machine introduced as nursing numbers…
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The 'Correct Executable Name" Patch + Unlocking More Content for Demo Release
As the pretty descriptive title says, I accidentally misnamed the executable on the current demo for The outer Islands - im sorry about that and grateful to the community members that picked up on it. I have given mysel…
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I fell over...
As the image probably explains pretty well, unfortuntately, as an older developer with cerebral palsy, I took a nasty fall the other day. My own fault however it was one day in to the Steam Next Festival and so although…
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The new Bob Restrainer unit enters Asylum Rock!
I am delighted to announce that the Maniple system is now out of alpha and is working fully inside of The Outer Islands. This system is an NPC game AI system (not generative AI) that allows the imposing Bob units to wor…
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The Evening Broadcast! Starting at 11pm BST - about 6pm in the USA!
I will be chatting about The Outer Islands, answering questions and playing the game this evening at about 11pm - which I think is 6pm EST (or maybe 5pm?) anyway - hope to see you there! Cris R Developer
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Steam Next Fest 8.30pm BST Gameplay Broadcast of The Outer Islands
🚨 I had such a blast playing the game and meeting players that I decided... why not do it again! So with that, lets play some The Outer Islands! Im here for questions, a chat or jsut if you want to watch me play a game…
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Steam Next Fest 6pm BST Gameplay Broadcast of The Outer Islands
🚨 Join us for a live stream at 6pm BST during Steam Next Fest! Explore The Outer Islands with us as we reveal more about the Hospital and the mysterious landscapes. The demo is now available for you to experience! Don’…
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Streaming The Outer Islands - Hospital - Sunday 7pm BST
Hello! Today at 7pm (BST) I will be streaming live a developer commentary and playthrough of some of the parts of the Asylum Rock hospital area. If you want to see what is happening in the first area of the Hospital or…
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Orderly Bob
Announcing The Orderly! This mechanical unit in the asylum is designed for patient control and management. With staff gone, it’s waking up to classify new 'patients'—even if you're just a detective investigating what ca…
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Demo 2.0 is here - Ready for Steam Next Fext
I am excited to share that the demo for The Outer Islands is now available for download! Explore the stunning landscapes of Gondola Island and parts of Asylum Rock as you investigate the mysterious signal coming from th…
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Steam Next Fest Demo - MONDAY
🚨🎮 Get ready for The Outer Islands at Steam Next Fest! In just two weeks, experience a detective adventure like never before. With devious puzzles, deadly traps, and mysterious denizens becoming more visible, our mass…
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Steam Fest is Approaching
Hello all from the desk of Cris - I am working hard at the moment on the game The Outer Islands and with only a couple of weeks to go before the Steam Next Fest - which is an important chance for the game to get seen, I…
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The Clockwork Hospital - First Look
🚑🔍 Announcing the Clockwork Hospital on Asylum Rock! Prepare to navigate an automated hospital that thinks you're its only patient. This new section is filled with intricate puzzles and deep mysteries waiting to be un…
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The Hospital Opens its Doors
We’re excited to announce that the Asylum Rock Hospital game levels are in development! Explore an abandoned facility where mach…
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New Gameplay Trailer Released - April 2026
🎥 New Gameplay Trailer Released! Immerse yourself in The Outer Islands with our latest trailer featuring stunning visuals, challenging puzzles, and the enchanting sounds of Gaelic folk music. Discover new areas and get…
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