Update history
Latest The Outer Islands updates
Search patches, hotfixes, and dev posts. Load more to keep browsing the timeline.
Browse updates
Published changes
Search updates. Filter by source or date. Open any row for the full patch notes, or load more to continue the timeline.
- The Outer Islands
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…
Announcement - The Outer Islands
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…
Announcement - The Outer Islands
The Outer Islands updated demo is NOW LIVE!
🎮 The Outer Islands updated demo is NOW LIVE! Prepare to be captivated by stunning new graphics powered by AgX tonemapping, alongside optimized performance for a smoother experience. Discover exciting new puzzles that…
Announcement - The Outer Islands
Update: Cargo Area & Playable Demo
The cargo loading area is finally complete—and it sets the tone for what lies ahead. This is where Detective Shepherd’s investigation begins. A quiet, forgotten threshold leading toward the vast glass orangeries of the…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - The Outer Islands
Update to the Deduction Board System
I noticed when playing a few games I really enjoy that it is really cool we can use a pen and paper in order to manage notes however, if you are on a laptop for example, or perhaps if you are - like me - terrible at fin…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - The Outer Islands
A Week of Deduction and Discovery.
In the dim light of the Islands, a new system is taking shape. This week is dedicated to the detective Deduction system, a pivotal feature that will soon find its way into the demo. For those currently exploring the gam…
Store2 changesWorkshop - The Outer Islands
3.13 Patch - A Mysterious Instruction Appears
Most of us are fine being throw into a standard first person game - WASD and mouse or the twinstick controller is pretty much a muscle memory by now however I can not assume everyone knows this. Because we all hate bein…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - The Outer Islands
The Demo releases in just 18 hours!
Hi all! This is just a quick note to let you all know that the Outer Islands is going to release the demo in just 18 hours. What can you expect from the demo? Explore Gondola Island, to find your way forward to Asylum R…
Announcement - The Outer Islands
The Outer Islands – Demo Coming Wednesday
The Outer Islands – Demo Coming Wednesday Steam has approved the demo, and if all goes well it will release this Wednesday afternoon (UK time). Over the past week I’ve been finishing the last round of testing and tighte…
Announcement1 changeUI/audio - The Outer Islands
Embark on a Journey: The Outer Islands Demo Approaches.
In the coming days, the demo for The Outer Islands will be unveiled, inviting players to step into the shoes of Detective Constable Shepherd. Set against the backdrop of a hauntingly beautiful island, this experience is…
Announcement - The Outer Islands
A Clean Slate Means a Clean Investigation
Today I tackled something that sounds small on paper, but turned out to be structurally important: making sure a New Game truly starts clean. Previously, starting a new game or travelling to a new area didn’t automatica…
Announcement4 changesGameplayWorkshop - The Outer Islands
Demo Update - Unlock the Secrets of Asylum Rock
Exciting news, detectives! The demo for The Outer Islands now allows players to venture all the way to the gates of Asylum Rock. This colossal and peculiar asylum looms over a desolate, heavily quarried island, reachabl…
Announcement1 changeMaps - The Outer Islands
The Outer Islands is now live on Steam
I’m very pleased to finally say this: The Outer Islands is now live on Steam. After a long stretch of building, refining, and quietly obsessing over details, the page is officially up. If you’re new here, welcome. The O…
Announcement1 changeGameplay
