The Outlast Trials: Deep Burn Update Ignites Season 4.1 with Fiery Mayhem, Lore, and New MK-Challenges
Season 4.1 introduces flaming death traps, twisted civic missions, and the deranged pyromaniac Pitcher in the latest nightmare-fueled update to The Outlast Trials.
It’s getting hot in here—literally. The Outlast Trials Season 4.1 has arrived, and it’s not holding back. Appropriately titled Deep Burn, this mid-season update adds a fiery twist to your survival experience, featuring flame-spewing death traps, volatile MK-Challenges, and an unhinged arsonist antagonist known as The Pitcher. Whether you’re a seasoned Reagent or just crawling back into the Murkoff nightmare, Deep Burn is one of the most intense and lore-rich updates the game has received to date.
Let’s break down everything in Season 4.1: Deep Burn, including new hazards, challenges, lore entries, limited-time cosmetics, and quality-of-life improvements.
Enter the Deep Burn Variator: Fire Mines, Flamethrowers, and The Pitcher
At the core of the Deep Burn update is a brutally remixed Trial Variator. Designed to make you sweat—figuratively and literally—the Deep Burn trial introduces:
- Fire Mines that detonate with deadly precision
- Flamethrower Traps lining narrow hallways and objective points
- Increased appearances of The Pitcher, Murkoff’s deranged flame-obsessed stalker
The Pitcher, a grotesque symbol of Murkoff’s unchecked experimentation, stalks the halls with a deep love for fire and chaos. But before you melt under the pressure, Murkoff’s “benevolent” staff have left water cans scattered throughout the map to help Reagents avoid becoming BBQ.
Can you survive a trial where the environment itself wants you dead?
New MK-Challenges: "Traffick the Product" and "Disrupt the Neighbourhood"
Deep Burn doesn’t just crank up the temperature—it introduces two new MK-Challenges that push moral and physical boundaries alike.
Traffick the Product
Flood the streets with an experimental opioid under Murkoff’s control by infiltrating the turf of the sinister mob boss Franco. This isn’t just a mission—it’s a corporate strategy to create lifelong addiction-based customers and "stimulate" the underground economy.
Disrupt the Neighbourhood
In a bizarre ode to radical community building, this challenge encourages players to tear down fences and barriers, allowing “outsiders” to intrude freely. After all, why knock when you can break?
These MK-Challenges are more than just missions—they’re biting satire, corporate horror, and black comedy rolled into one.
Would you carry out these missions if it meant survival? Or are you becoming the monster Murkoff wants you to be?
Expanded Lore: Evidence Documents Reorganized by Theme
One of the most exciting additions for lore hunters is the restructured Evidence system. Now, all Evidence Documents are categorized by thematic, making it easier to dig into the sickening psyche of the Murkoff Corporation.
Whether you’re piecing together the shadowy backstory of Otto & Arora Kess or uncovering the twisted rationale behind new Trials, the enhanced lore organization makes the game’s psychological depth even more immersive.
Deep Burn Catalogue: Limited-Time Cosmetics & Event Tokens
Seasonal progression in The Outlast Trials wouldn’t be complete without exclusive cosmetics, and Deep Burn delivers with the new Deep Burn Catalogue.
Earn event tokens by participating in Deep Burn Trials and MK-Challenges, and redeem them for fire-themed cosmetics. But be warned: tokens vanish when the event ends, so be sure to spend them before Murkoff takes them back.
Which cosmetic set will you unlock before the flames die down?
QoL Updates, Patch Fixes & Gameplay Improvements
Season 4.1 also brings a suite of backend and gameplay improvements, including:
- Rebalancing of Prime Assets Otto & Arora Kess for better late-game engagement
- A smoother difficulty curve for Escalation Therapy across levels 1–20
- Minor bug fixes and quality-of-life adjustments to enhance the Trial flow
For full patch notes, head to Red Barrels' official community channels and website.
What’s Next? A New Game Mode Arrives for Halloween
The Deep Burn update is just the beginning. Red Barrels has teased another major update arriving in time for Halloween, including a brand-new game mode. While details remain under wraps, fans can expect a fresh layer of terror just as the spooky season peaks.