Subjects, the season of giving has arrived… and it’s utterly revolting.
What’s this? Update 5.3 brings with it the Christmas Event, a sickening spectacle of cheer and goodwill that even the Inbetween couldn’t escape. The Game Master, however, finds this seasonal nonsense a vile intrusion into the Ritual—but remember: what The Game Master gives, he can also take away.
Christmas Has Taken Over
The main menu drips with festive charm, and my Ritual Sites are defiled with garish lights, gaudy decorations, and a chilling frost. Twinkling lights might try to warm your heart, but they won’t save you from the cold grip of betrayal.
The Christmas Event – A Necessary Evil
I’ll allow you a moment of frivolity—if only to watch you squabble over scraps. From 12th December to 9th January, the Christmas Event offers festive rewards for treachery.
Every item collected from the Peddler now earns Event Points, a new Event Currency to fuel your desperation:
Item 1: 10 Event Points
Item 2: 20 Event Points
Item 3: 30 Event Points
Item 4: 40 Event Points
Item 5: 50 Event Points
That’s a possible 150 Points per game—if you make it out alive. If you are impatient, then double your haul with the power of Blessings, or speed up your acquisitions with Shillings to bask in your spoils even sooner.
Tasks Twisted Further
I’ve taken it upon myself to tangle your precious tasks in even darker threads. More layers of chaos, more ways to falter—because why should you have it easy?
Burn the Skeleton: Old bones roasting on an open fire…
Unlock the Master Chest: Dig into its depths—will you find treasures or regrets?
Snow Krampus Joins the Shop
The Special Edition Snow Krampus Skin is now lurking in the store, ready to bring a chill to the festivities. For those who prefer terror over tinsel, this is your chance to dress the part and show the world that not every gift is meant to delight. Available from 12th December to 9th January.
New Year Event – A Celebration of Sacrifice
As the holidays roll on, the Christmas Event takes a sinister turn to mark the New Year. From 26th December to 9th January, new exclusive cosmetics will join the festive offerings, all obtainable through gameplay—if you’re bold (or foolish) enough to commit yourself to the Ritual.
Every action you take during the Christmas Event will continue to earn Event Points, which can then be used to unlock these New Year exclusives. But tread carefully—time is fleeting, and these items will vanish as quickly as the year itself.
Curious about what’s in store? Keep a watchful eye on our socials as we get closer…
Subjects, the Christmas Event update is live. Revel in the charade of giving, scramble for your rewards, and remember—kindness is the greatest lie of all.
Happy Holidays, if you must. See you in the Ritual!
Patch Notes
Terror Changes
- Morgus’ Jack in the Box now stacks up to 3, and Morgus starts each inbetween with 3 boxes to place.
- Morgus’ Jack in the Box’s animation now lasts slightly longer, and has been repositioned to see more of the monkey. The trap slowdown duration has been changed from 1 to 0.875.
- Morgus’ music has generally had its volume decreased.
- New audio has been added to Morgus picking up bananas.
- Wyrton now only spawn wolves when using the howl ability - each ability activation spawns one wolf, up to a cap of 4 per Wyrton. Howl cooldown reduced from 15 to 10 seconds.
- Wyrton’s wolves now show indicators on the targets hit by their howl.
- Wyrtorn can now always see outlines of the wolves.
- A sound now plays to Wyrton to guide him to players that have been howled at.
- Wyrton’s footsteps are now louder and ‘thuddier’ when sprinting, and quieter when walking.
- The terror chase audio now ducks in volume in response to the player’s heartbeat sound.
Improvements
- Two new tasks have been added: Master Chest and Bonfire.
- A ‘Random’ option has been added when selecting a terror or curse during the game start period.
- The Infected can now use mutations that you don't own if your infected partner owns them.
- Players are now unable to talk whilst being soulstriked.
- Cosmetics can now be equipped right after purchasing them.
- All vote related UI now hides as soon as a player is killed.
- Mutation descriptions have been updated.
- The looping audio of the heat vision goggles has been improved.
- The intro camera sweep has been reworked.
- The Cinema and Surgeon lights tasks have been given audio improvements.
- Various improvements have been made to the initial load of the game.
- Translations have been updated - thank you to our volunteers.
- Handcuffs now play an idle animation.
- The Mask & Heat Goggles now play a “Force Unequip” animation when running out of charge.
- Removed sprint/walk sound changes
- Decoy use animation length reduced
Fixes
- [FIXED] In certain circumstances, players can speak whilst they are dying.
- [FIXED] The ‘days remaining’ text on the daily login screen is incorrect.
- [FIXED] Seagulls can be clapped away before they land.
- [FIXED] In certain circumstances players can teleport via portals during the reality phase.
- [FIXED] Morgus only gets 1 indicator when multiple boxes are triggered.
- [FIXED] Occasionally, Morgus’ Box can get stuck on screen.
- [FIXED] Occasionally there are issues with holding your gun as the Menace.
- [FIXED] Occasionally the player you’re spectating’s hand can get stuck when activating a blood altar.
- [FIXED] Heat Goggles show in hand when switching back to them whilst equipped.
- [FIXED] Various Soul Guides on Wurgen are facing the wrong way.
- [FIXED] The Mask doesn’t force unequip when running out of charge.
- [FIXED] The Mask shows in the hand while equipped.
- [FIXED] The Rock, Paper, Scissors emotes don’t play correctly.
- [FIXED] Killing a Menace doesn’t spawn a banishing portal.
- [FIXED] Daisy chain handcuffs don’t correctly play animations.
- [FIXED] The season tab doesn’t consistently progress after each game.
- [FIXED] The ring highlight on the phone task is misaligned.
- [FIXED] Hit reactions can cause other animations to be cancelled.
- [FIXED] Text describing Wyrton’s ability is outdated.
- [FIXED] Text describing the Season Bundle is outdated.
- [FIXED] An escape door on Wurgen is missing its chains.
- [FIXED] Various spots in the maps are unintentionally accessible.
