Section 13 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Make QTs Fall Faster Than Leaves | 2026-10-01 | Agents,With Steam Autumn Sale, grab a copy of Section 13 on a mission to make the horrors in the base go down faster than the foliage. It’s a good time to also let your friends know so that you can take on enemies in co-op!If you have to tackle the base alone, you can take the trusty BlaskWing drones with you instead! - ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| Section 13 40% Off for Discover. Play. Repeat. | 2026-08-29 | Agents,Time to grab a copy of Section 13 to play alone or with some friends!Discover the fun of mowing down dangerous Quarantined Entities--as well as allies, with the optional friendly fire.No sweat if you are sent back to the Command Center after death. Unlock permanent progression and take on the base again.At S2P, the mission never fails.- ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| Get Your Chills in Section 13 Base! | 2026-06-25 | Agents,With summer heat creeping up, why don't you take a nice vacation into the depths of the underground Section 13 base? The creatures lurking in the dark will also help you forget how hot it is outside!Section 13 - 45% OffIf it gets too cold down there, you can always grab some friends and light the place up!- ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| 1.1.2 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2026-06-09 | Patch SchedulePT: June 9, 12:00 PMET: June 9, 3:00 PMCEST: June 9, 9:00 PMICT: June 10, 2:00 AMKST: June 10, 4:00 AMAgents, We are bringing Ver. 1.1.2 hotfix patch to implement some bug fixes. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention so that we can improve the Section 13 experience for everyone! For the list of changes in this patch, please see below.Bug FixesFixed the issue where you could get stuck behind map objects in the Parking Lot levelFixed the issue where the Nice to Meet You achievement did not get unlocked after completing the tutorialPlease note that if you are playing at this time, your game will not be interrupted. Y |
| 1.1.1 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2026-05-28 | Patch SchedulePT: May 28 4:00 PMET: May 28 7:00 PMCEST: May 29 1:00 AMICT: May 29 6:00 AMKST: May 29 8:00 AMAgents, We are bringing Ver. 1.1.1 hotfix patch to implement some bug fixes. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention so that we can improve the Section 13 experience for everyone! For the list of changes in this patch, please see below.Bug FixesFixed the issue where the game would crash when you picked up the Emergency Surgery Synaptic Enhancement which removes Body Mod side effectsFixed the issue where you could obtain loot from map objects multiple times by spamming the interaction keyPlease note that if you are playing a |
| Celebrate Section 13’s Anniversary Sale! | 2026-05-22 | Agents,It is quite surreal to realize it’s been a full year since Section 13’s official release. To celebrate the anniversary, Section 13 will go on 75% sale for 1 week, May 24 - June 2! The memory is still fresh when we revealed the earliest version of the game in our very first PAX West in 2022 as Blackout Protocol.Since then, the game has seen many changes throughout its journey, including its rework into the current Section 13. Your valuable feedback brought various improvements to the game, including singleplayer mode, melee weapon system, Cell-Sample-based difficulty adjustments, new tactical gear, and new procedurally generated maps wi |
| Spring Sale Brings 35% Off! | 2026-03-19 | Agents, As buds shoot and flowers bloom, so do Agents shoot and QTs go boom!Snag Section 13 on a 35% discount during this Spring Sale and hunt down some QTs with friends! CurrencyOriginal PriceDiscounted PriceUSD$19.99$12.99RMB¥76.00¥49.40KRW₩21,500₩13,970EUR19,50€12,67€RUB710 ₽461 ₽JPY¥2,300¥1,495CAD$25.99$16.89GBP£16.75£10.88- ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| Wrapping Up 2025 | 2025-12-25 | Agents,It’s already the holiday season! We hope you are enjoying your time with family and friends.2025 has been a big year for our team, as it marked the official release of Section 13. Since its first debut as Blackout Protocol, the game has seen many changes, down to its fundamental gameplay loop (and thus the pivot to Section 13). This was all thanks to the input from our Agents. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who enjoyed Section 13 and shared feedback and suggestions with us.We wish you a wonderful holiday season, and hope to bring more exciting games in the future! - ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOU |
| Get Section 13 During Winter Sale! | 2025-12-18 | Agents, Section 13 will go on a 35% discount to celebrate the Steam Winter Sale this year!CurrencyOriginal PriceDiscounted PriceUSD$19.99$12.99EUR19,5012,68RMB76.0049.40CAD25.9916.89KRW21,50013,975GBP16.7510.89Grab it, gift it, and multipl(a)y the holiday cheer (with the optional friendly fire madness)!- ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| Wrestle Back the Trophy from the Nephilim | 2025-11-25 | Agents,It seems that the Nephilim has gotten its hands on the Steam Awards trophy. Time to take it back and put it where it belongs--to the S2P hall of fame!Enjoy co-op and vote for Section 13 in the Steam Awards, under the Better with Friends category!- ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| Be a Part of the Scream Team | 2025-10-27 | Agents,It's that time of the year where spooky scary QTs are roaming around, tricking you into wasting your dodge rolls and treating you to a swift death.With 30% off Section 13, it's time to get more Agents to sign up and join your scream team--whether it is in online or couch co-op.See you down in Section 13.- ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| Step Into Section 13 – Now 35% Off! | 2025-09-30 | Agents,Autumn is here, leaves are falling…and so is the price of Section 13! Well, for the duration of the Steam Autumn Sale, anyway.If you’ve only dipped your toes with the demo but never fully joined the ranks of S2P agents, now’s the time to step in. Grab the game with a 35% discount and experience the full action of Section 13! |
| 1.1.0 Couch Co-Op Patch Notes | 2025-09-10 | Patch SchedulePT: 3:00 PM, September 10ET: 6:00 PM, September 10CEST: 12:00 AM, September 11ICT: 5:00 AM, September 11KST: 7:00 AM, September 11Agents,Today, we bring Ver. 1.1.0 to you, containing local co-op! With some extra controllers, you can now venture into Section 13 together, with everyone on the same couch.For the list of changes in this patch, please see below:New Content/FeaturesAdded local co-op (max party size: 3) Local co-op requires up to 2 extra controllers (host can play with a controller or with keyboard & mouse)Access local co-op within the Esc menuAgents joining a local co-op session can either load or copy from an existin |
| Flee from the Heat Underground: Section 13 20% Off! | 2025-06-26 | Agents, Summer is here, so why not escape the scorch in a cool, dark place? Section 13 is 20% off, so feel the chills run down your spine as you stroll through the dark base. This is our first big sale since the launch discount, so get in on the fun now! You can brave the base solo and unravel the mysteries around this containment breach, or you can play with up to 2 other Agents to take on the horde. If you’re a veteran who has seen the action, this is a good chance to enlist new Agents and get a super tight co-op group! The more the merrier in those tight corridors. P.S. Just a friendly reminder that you can use the Flamethrower if it ever |
| 1.0.10 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2025-06-13 | Patch SchedulePT: 4:00 PM, June 13ET: 7:00 PM, June 13CEST: 1:00 AM, June 14ICT: 6:00 AM, June 14KST: 8:00 AM, June 14 Agents, We are bringing Ver. 1.0.10 hotfix patch to implement some adjustments and bug fixes. If you find anything fishy in the game, please do not hesitate to report it to us via Steam discussion boards or our Discord server so that we can continue creating the best Section 13 experience we can! For the list of changes in this patch, please see below. Changes/ImprovementsImproved the BlastWing Prototype behaviorIt no longer attacks Marionette enemies that are inactiveIt now attacks the mirages of Lady OkuniMade improvements |
| Section 13 Speedrun Contest - Concluded | 2025-06-10 | Agents,Thank you so much for your participation in the recent speedrun event. We have seen some impressive times that made our jaws drop--the first-place team finished a run in less than 23 minutes!We will be sending out rewards to winners individually, this week. Please keep an eye out if you feel like you have a good chance of being the top 10 teams!Also, please note that keys will be revoked for those who received a temporary key but did not submit a time, as noted in the rules post.- ODS TeamDISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITCH |
| 1.0.3 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2025-05-30 | Patch Schedule PT: 5:00 PM, May 30 ET: 8:00 PM, May 30 CEST: 2:00 AM, May 31 ICT: 7:00 AM, May 31 KST: 9:00 AM, May 31 Agents, We are bringing Ver. 1.0.3 hotfix patch to implement some adjustments and bug fixes. If you find anything fishy in the game, please do not hesitate to report them to us via Steam discussion boards or our Discord server so that we can continue creating the best Section 13 experience we can! For the list of changes in this patch, please see below. Changes/Improvements Set a limit to the max number of additional enemies that can spawn on The Core level Removed some of the red barriers on some levels Bug Fixes Fixed the i |
| Section 13 Speedrun Contest - Rules and Details | 2025-05-29 | Agents, The speedrun contest will be starting soon and will last for a whole week! If you haven't already, gather your squad and start practicing your shots. Make sure to visit this form if you or your friend need keys for Section 13 to participate in the event! Here are the details of the contest: Start: May 30th, 2025 9am PT End: June 6th, 2025 5pm PT Objective: Clear the Nephilim boss as fast as possible in co-op mode (2–3 players) and submit your team’s best run time! Team Format: Teams must consist of 2 or 3 players. All players must be playing together in co-op mode on Steam. Each player may only participate in one submitted team. How t |
| 1.0.1 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2025-05-28 | Patch Schedule PT: 4:00 PM, May 28 ET: 7:00 PM, May 28 CEST: 1:00 AM, May 29 ICT: 6:00 AM, May 29 KST: 8:00 AM, May 29 Agents, We hope you are exploring the full depths of Section 13 base! We are bringing Ver. 1.0.1 hotfix patch to address some bugs. If you find anything fishy in the base, please do not hesitate to report them to us via Steam discussion boards or our Discord server so that we can continue creating the best Section 13 experience we can! For the list of fixes in this patch, please see below. Bug Fixes Fixed the issue where the Nephilim’s HP scaling was incorrectly applied, resulting in less HP than intended Increased the Nephil |
| Get Ready for the Section 13 Speedrun Contest | 2025-05-26 | Agents, With our 1.0 official release, the time is ripe for something greater than just beating the game. Get ready for a friendly competition! We are announcing a community speedrun contest for Section 13, so this will be your chance to show off how good you and your friends are to the world. We will be looking for 10 co-op teams (can be either 2 or 3 players) with the fastest record to beat the Nephilim! We’ll be sharing more details (including how to participate and what you may win) in the next few days, so make sure you get to finding your teammate(s) in the meanwhile! Remember: at S2P, the party never stops! - ODS Team DISCORD | X/TWITT |
| Section 13 - Official Release Out NOW | 2025-05-26 | Hello, this is Jaeeun Park, Director of Section 13. We’ve finally reached the end of a three-year-long tunnel and are able to greet you with the official release. I still vividly remember the day we created the game’s first prototype. Testing multiplayer with the developer sitting next to me, laughing, getting surprised, squashing bugs together... As those moments and memories piled up, at some point we began to wish that this game would become more than just a shooter. We dreamed it would turn into a playground where people could try ridiculous things, laugh, and just have fun. We hope that feeling has been woven into a thread that can now b |
| 1.0.0 Official Release Patch Notes | 2025-05-25 | Patch Schedule PT: 10:00 AM, May 26 ET: 1:00 PM, May 26 CEST: 7:00 PM, May 26 ICT: 12:00 AM, May 27 KST: 2:00 AM, May 27 Agents, We’re almost there–Section 13 will go into official release very soon! This journey would not have been possible without the support and the feedback from all our Agents. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you! Here we are with Ver. 1.0.0 patch notes to share what’s new and what’s changing. Please continue to share your thoughts via Steam discussion boards or our Discord server so that we can continue creating the best Section 13 experience possible! For the list of changes in this patch, pleas |
| What Makes Section 13 Special to You? | 2025-05-24 | Hello, Agents! ODS GeeK here. If you’ve seen me around on Steam discussion boards or Discord, hello again :) Today I hijacked a dev log spot to propagate my (relatively less popular) take on what makes Section 13 special to me: it encompassess fun elements from many different genres–especially souls-likes. The most obvious: roll dodge with invincibility frames! HP and healing are relatively scarce resources in Section 13, and one of the best ways to manage them is using the roll dodge. Each QT has different attack timings, and the direction you roll also makes a difference. Don’t fear rolling forward into an enemy, if you need to! Next up are |
| Briefing 4 - The Voices of “Section 13” | 2025-05-23 | Hey all! This is Brandon Carbaugh, Narrative Lead on Section 13. With the game’s launch date barreling down the highway at us, we thought now would be a fun time to share our cast list! With some light redactions for spoilers, of course 😉 This isn’t a comprehensive list of every single role (gotta save a few surprises for the game and IMDb). But here are the headliners… THE AGENTS (A.K.A. CHRONO TEAM GO!!) 🐶 Red AKA █████ ██████: Jennifer Losi 🔍 Boy Scout AKA █████ ████: SungWon Cho 🧪 Beaker AKA █████ ████: Deva Marie Gregory 🔪 Dr. Emma Wahlgren, Ph.D, Director of Research, Who Declined to be Referred to by her Insipid and Arbitrarily Se |
| Briefing 3 - Characters and Drama | 2025-05-21 | Howdy and hello, fellow agents! Nicky Silber here, one of the narrative designers on Section 13. I’m very excited to talk to you today about some of the juicy (and heart-wrenching) story that’s in store for you with Section 13’s full release. For those who don’t know, the game takes place at the eponymous Section 13, a secret facility belonging to an even secret-er agency known as S2P. Equal parts X-Files and Area 51, S2P are the unscrupulous men-in-black who not only abduct the things that go bump in the night but then perform unethical experiments on them. Now, one of their high-risk test facilities has gone into lockdown without explanatio |
| Briefing 2 - Welcome to the Family | 2025-05-21 | Welcome, esteemed potential investors in the S2P Corporation! Are you ready for the financial opportunity of a lifetime? Sure you are, or you wouldn’t have let our unmarked van drive you to this bunker in the middle of the desert! But I’m sure you want to know a little more about our company before you generously open your wallets. S2P. The Simply Secure Paperclip Company. Secure Staffing Procurement Agency. Even the Sugary Syrup Pancake Factory! We’ve been known by many names, and had many fronts, over the past eight decades since our founding in 1939. Our mission, however, remains the same: procure and eliminate supernatural, paranatural, a |
| Briefing 1 - Agent Casefiles | 2025-05-20 | Hey all! This is Brandon Carbaugh, Narrative Lead on Section 13. Up until now, we’ve been pretty tight-lipped about the narrative content in the final release version of the game, primarily because it’s one of the last major things to be added, and there just wasn’t much sense discussing it until you could get your hands on it. But with the launch date bearing down upon us, we figured now would be a good time to jump in! So throughout this week, we’ll be giving you a whirlwind tour of storytelling in the new and improved world of Section 13. Today, I’ll be talking about our new Agent Casefiles system, as well as a general overview of how you’ |
| Save the Date for Section 13’s Official Launch! | 2025-05-08 | Agents and Sleeper Agents, Section 13’s official launch is truly right around the corner! Mark your calendars and enjoy the special trailer we created for this big news: You will be able to access the full content at the times below, listed by time zone: PT: 10 AM on May 26, 2025 ET: 1 PM on May 26, 2025 CEST: 7 PM on May 26, 2025 ICT: 12 AM on May 27, 2025 KST: 2 AM on May 27, 2025 If you already enjoy Section 13, feel free to share the trailer with friends you want to play co-op with! Curious what Section 13 is all about? Check out the free single-player demo if you haven’t already! - ODS Team DISCORD | X/TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YO |
| Next Up: PAX East 2025! | 2025-05-02 | Hello, ODS Community! Time really flies–it’s PAX season again! Ocean Drive Studio will be in Boston for PAX East 2025, at Booth #15035! We are bringing a fully horde-packed booth with demo stations for 3 games: Section 13, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, and God Save Birmingham! For Section 13, we are also bringing co-op to the floor, so you can team up with friends (or strangers!) to take on the base’s anomalies. Of course, our demos come with cool swags! Taking on the massive hordes of QTs in Section 13 will win you an LED armband that makes it easier to spot your fellow Agents. Surviving the onslaught of the Fallen in Lost Eidolons: Veil |
| [UPDATED] 0.31.1 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2025-04-25 | Update #2 (4/24 7:09 PM PT): We addressed the issue and will be patching soon! Patch schedule has been updated. UPDATE (4/24 5:41 PM PT): We have found an unexpected issue, and will delay the hotfix. We hope to provide updates here soon! Patch Schedule PT: 7:30 PM, April 24, 2025 ET: 10:30 PM, April 24, 2025 CEST: 4:30 AM, April 25, 2025 ICT: 9:30 AM, April 25, 2025 KST: 11:30 AM, April 25, 2025 Agents, We are deploying a hotfix patch (Ver 0.31.1) to bring bug fixes. We are grateful for our community sharing their experience so that we could look into them. We will continue to review all your feedback and reports to constantly improve Section |