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What is The Outlast Trials?

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The Outlast Trials

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They expressed surprise at the game’s enthusiastic reception and fans appetite for moredespite its intense horror themes.

“We are very open to receiving feedback,“Charbonneau emphasized.

“People have been very vocal about what they would love the game to become over time.

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A group of friends explore the Trials

We didn’t know what to expect, you know.

Would they want to play once a day, once a week, once a month?

My expectation was that well, it’s a very intense game.

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I don’t think people will want to do everything[at once].

But I was wrong.”

My expectation was that well, it’s a very intense game.

The Outlast Trials

A group of friends explore the Trials

I don’t think people will want to do everything [at once].

But I was wrong.

There’s also a competitive element, where players receive grades upon completion.

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“This realization has shaped the frequency of Red Barrel’s content plans for The Outlast Trials.

“Now we have our foundation, it’s really just the beginning of the journey.

We have so many ideas and stuff we want to do in the future.

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The Outlast Trials comes with a hefty warning that gameplay will include frequent violence and gore, disturbing visuals, blood, carnage and offensive language.

And really, the players are shaping the way we are doing this.”

The game has been made to cater to both playstyles.

That can make it less scary, but more fun.”

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When do I unlock the clown outfit?

Whereas the multiplayer aspects have the benefit of sharing the experience.

Our biggest discovery is when you’re three or four players, it becomes like a party.

I shouldn’t be here I should be getting out of here' so there is maintaining that.

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you could interact with things that you couldn’t before.

(A personal theory, not an official statement from the developers.)

So why not Outlast 3?

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“he said reflecting on the six years it’s taken to develop The Outlast Trials.

“No, we were actually a bit fed up.

Morin gave me more info on how the concept of The Outlast Trials was born.

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And that’s how that idea came about for multiplayer.

The Outlast Trials what did I think?

Gore has never been my favorite category and admittedly I was pretty nervous about if I would enjoy it.

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Not because the previous games haven’t been fantastic, but because I’m a wimp.

I can’t remember now why I didn’t finish Outlast 2, perhaps I ran out of valium?

In solo play, the terror remains as palpable as with the previous titles.

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It became evident that I needed assistance, that I required friends to navigate this nightmare.

After braving the game alone, and much screaming.

I got to play both 2-player and 4-player co-op with the developers.

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Adding a little competitiveness to the mix as you see how you stack up against your friends.

The post-trial report card becomes a source of amusement, separating the cowards from the courageous.

Our full review is coming soon.

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The Outlast Trials

Journey into the darkness with The Outlast Trials, the ultimate test of survival horror.

With heart-pounding gameplay and an immersive multiplayer experience, The Outlast Trials awaits.

Are you ready to face your nightmares?

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