MONTRÉAL, Québec, April 12, 2024 — Red Barrels, the innovative game studio based in Montréal, is excited to announce a significant achievement for their latest horror sensation, "The Outlast Trials". Within just a month of its official release from Early Access, the game has attracted over 2 million players across various platforms including PC, Xbox, and PS5. To celebrate this milestone, Red Barrels is unveiling "Toxic Shock", its first limited-time event since the game's version 1.0 launch.
"The Outlast Trials" has quickly become a staple in the horror game community, witnessing over 38 million player deaths—a testament to its challenging gameplay and the visceral thrill it offers. Impressively, more than 600,000 players have successfully escaped the trials, claiming their rebirth in this brutal game world.
From April 16 to May 7, 2024, "The Outlast Trials" will test players' endurance with the "Toxic Shock" event, which brings a new layer of terror:
Accompanying this event are numerous gameplay improvements, set to enhance the overall player experience. Screenshots provided by Red Barrel
Red Barrels has teased further developments with new Mk-Challenges like "Tilt The Scales of Justice" and "Sabotage the Factory". These challenges promise to blend moral dilemmas and strategic gameplay, keeping the community engaged and on edge.
"Listening to our players is crucial; their feedback directly influences our development path," says Alex Charbonneau, Game Director at Red Barrels. The commitment to evolving the game based on community input is stronger than ever, to create a terrifyingly immersive multiplayer experience.
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War in 1959, "The Outlast Trials" invites players to undergo harrowing experiments by the Murkoff Corporation. The game allows deep customization of characters and social interaction in the Sleep Room, a unique hub area for players.
The game has been celebrated as one of the most engaging co-op horror experiences by major gaming outlets like PC Gamer and GamesRadar+ and has been described as blending intense horror with compelling team-based gameplay.
For more updates on "The Outlast Trials", follow Red Barrels across social media platforms and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, and more. Links to these can be found on the game's official website.
Founded by industry veterans, Red Barrels is dedicated to delivering unforgettable horror experiences. Their "Outlast" series has already set a high standard in the genre, and "The Outlast Trials" continues to push the boundaries of fear.
This press release not only highlights the game's success and upcoming features but also reinforces Red Barrels' dedication to its fan base, ensuring "The Outlast Trials" remains a landmark in horror gaming.
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