The Outlast Trials PRIME TIME Doubles the Danger

A New Level of Fear: PRIME TIME Begins

From one of the horror genre’s most influential developers, Red Barrels, comes the deadliest in-game event yet for The Outlast Trials — PRIME TIME. In this chilling new update, players will face not one, but two of Outlast’s most terrifying enemies at once: Mother Gooseberry and Sergeant Coyle. These sadistic foes pursue players through intense escape-room-like Trials designed for 4-player co-op horror.

Keep a sharp eye on environmental clues during PRIME TIME — they may foreshadow future Trials content. The Outlast Trials is available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The event runs from May 28th to June 18th.

What’s New in This Update?

The Outlast Trials is the third entry in the franchise and takes cooperative horror to a new level. Set in 1959 during the Cold War, you play as unwilling test subjects in sinister psychological experiments orchestrated by the Murkoff Corporation. The gameplay emphasizes teamwork, stealth, and psychological endurance as players try to survive the Trials, upgrade therapies, and uncover the dark secrets buried in the facility.

Trial Highlights:

• Survive alongside friends in 4-player online co-op
• Escape room-style Trials with escalating psychological and physical threats
• Upgrade character “therapies” and unlock tools to manipulate environments
• Grim 1950s Cold War setting inspired by real-world mind control research
• New dual-antagonist structure in PRIME TIME event: Mother Gooseberry and Sergeant Coyle

The Origins of Terror: A Look Back at the Outlast Series

Outlast redefined modern horror gaming with its raw fear factor, immersive atmosphere, and relentless chase mechanics. Starting with the chilling descent into Mount Massive Asylum, Red Barrels created a legacy of unforgettable moments in psychological horror.

Series Timeline:

• Outlast – Investigate Mount Massive after receiving a mysterious tip. Run. Hide. Survive.
• Whistleblower – A prequel DLC that reveals the horrors leading up to the original game.
• Outlast 2 – Explore the madness of a remote village and its terrifying religious cult.

Meet Red Barrels: Masters of Indie Horror

Founded in Montréal by industry veterans Philippe Morin, David Chateauneuf, and Hugo Dallaire, Red Barrels has become synonymous with high-intensity horror. With backgrounds on Prince of Persia, Assassin’s Creed, and Splinter Cell, the team channels AAA experience into indie freedom — crafting horror experiences that haunt players long after the credits roll.

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