The date in the original headline has passed: Red Barrels released Season 5: Project Messiah for The Outlast Trials on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The update added Prime Asset Liliya Bogomolova, the Resort environment, and the Despoil the Auction Trial.
When did Season 5 of The Outlast Trials launch?
Red Barrels announced the release for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, and confirmed the launch in its December 9 patch notes. The date is historical, not an upcoming launch. The studio first previewed the season on December 4 in its Project Messiah announcement.
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What was new in Project Messiah?
The season’s central additions were a new Prime Asset, a new Trial environment, and a new Trial, with two MK-Challenges and returning event content also listed in the release notes.
- Prime Asset Liliya Bogomolova: Also known as Sister Liliya, she is described by Red Barrels as an ambush predator who can hide among mannequins and immobilize Reagents. The studio called her “the Praying Mantis.”
- The Resort: A new environment for Trials.
- Despoil the Auction: A new Trial.
- Two MK-Challenges: Fabricate the Scandal and Seize the Narcotics.
What happened to Winter Kills and the catalogs?
The patch notes say Winter Kills returned with a new Permafrost variator. The release also included a time-limited Winter Kills catalog and a Deluxe Catalog. The notes establish those catalog additions, but do not give a current availability window for them.
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Was the Twitch Drops campaign still active?
No. The campaign listed in the patch notes ran from December 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET through January 6, 2026, at 9:59 a.m. ET. During that window, viewers of participating creators could earn exclusive rewards. Those dates have passed, so the campaign should not be treated as a current offer.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What did the release change for Invasion?
The December 9 patch notes also list an Invasion update. They do not establish additional details here, so the confirmed point is that Invasion received an update with Season 5’s release.
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