OUTRUNNERS DEV BLOG: VERSION 5 UPDATES

OUTRUNNERS VERSION 5 - MAJOR UPDATE + FREE TOOLKIT
How to Get It

If you already own Outrunners, you get this update for free! Just re-download from your library. The new files are live now.

New to Outrunners? This is the best version yet.

What's New

This update addresses feedback from our early readers. We've fixed mechanical gaps, clarified unclear rules, and added a whole new supplement to make the game easier to run.

CORE RULEBOOK CHANGES

Added: The Gameplay Loop

• Finally answered the question: "What do I actually DO in this game?"
• Clear explanation of session structure, victory conditions, and the five phases of play
• Located in Core Concepts section

Fixed: Injury Determination

• Integrated injury guidance into the Narrative Control Table
• No more "how injured are they?" confusion
• Clear suggestions based on roll difference while keeping it narrative-first

Clarified: Gear & Equipment

• Explicitly stated that gear provides narrative permission, not mechanical bonuses
• Having a medkit lets you treat injuries; lockpicks let you pick locks
• The fiction matters, not stat modifiers

Clarified: Magic (Optional)

• Rewrote magic section to make it clear it's GM/table discretion
• Treat it like any other skill if you want it in your game
• No complex spell system—keep it narrative

Fixed: Twist of Fate Edge Case

• Added explicit rule: d20 is the maximum
• If you roll 20 on a d20 and still fail, the escalation ends
• No more "what happens next?" confusion

Rewrote: Sample Adventure Scene 2

• Added clear investigation objectives
• Specific clues that connect to the Vision
• GMs now know what information exists and how to reveal it

Added: "Can You Kill the Harbinger?"

• Three categories: Unkillable, Defeatable, Conditional
• GMs can now design Harbingers that fit their story
• Players understand what they're up against

Reorganized: Harbinger Section

• Removed redundancies
• Moved all tables to the end for easy reference
• Clearer structure, better flow

NEW: QUICK-START GM TOOLKIT (FREE SUPPLEMENT) COMING!!

This is the big one. An entirely new 8-page supplement designed to deliver on the "low-prep" promise.

Includes:

• 15-Minute Session Builder - Step-by-step checklist
• Vision Generator Tables - Roll for location, cause of death, details
• Mission/Objective Table - 20 ready-to-use session goals
• NPC Quick Generator - Names, traits, motivations on the fly
• Complication Generator - Mid-session twists
• Opening Scenes Table - 10 ways to start your session
• Pacing Tracker - Hour-by-hour guide to keep things moving
• 3 Pre-Generated Scenarios - Complete one-shots ready to run:
  • "The Last Train" (escape quarantine zone)
  • "The Broken Mirror" (destroy cursed artifact)
  • "Blood Moon Rising" (complete protective ritual)

Use it to:

• Prep a session in 15-20 minutes
• Run a zero-prep one-shot with the pre-gens
• Generate multiple sessions in advance

Full Changelog

ADDED:

• Core Concepts: "The Gameplay Loop" section
• Aptitudes: Magic clarification
• Playing Outrunners: Twist of Fate d20 cap rule
• Game Masters: "Can the Harbinger Be Killed?" guidance
• NEW SUPPLEMENT: Quick-Start GM Toolkit (8 pages)

CHANGED:

• Character Creation: "Tools of Survival" rewritten for clarity
• Playing Outrunners: "Injuries" section updated with table integration
• Game Masters: Complete Harbinger section reorganization
• Starter Adventure: Scene 2 rewritten with clear objectives

FIXED:

• Injury determination now has clear mechanical guidance
• Sample adventure investigation scene now has specific clues
• Edge case clarifications for core mechanics

Thank You

This update exists because someone took the time to give detailed, constructive feedback. To that reader: thank you for making this game better.

To everyone who bought Outrunners early: thank you for supporting us. You took a chance on this weird little game about outrunning fate, and we're committed to making it the best it can be.

All purchases include free updates forever. As we playtest, refine, and expand, you'll get it all.

Questions?

Got feedback on the changes? Found something that needs more clarity? Let us know in the comments or over on our Discord https://discord.gg/rWScehKU .

We're listening.

Now go outrun some fate. 💀⚡

— The Einsol's Razor Team