Event Countdown: December Delirium
The Outlast Trials, a survival horror hit by indie studio Red Barrels, just dropped a bone-chilling update. Titled ‘Winter Kills’, this festive fright-fest is set to haunt players from December 12 until January 9. Gamers, brace yourselves for a holiday season filled with more than just cheer and gifts.
Frosty Features: Cold Snap Chaos
‘Winter Kills’ isn’t just a cool name. It’s an entire program packed with icy challenges and frostbitten cosmetics. Test your mettle in ‘Cold Snap’ and ‘Find the Gifts’ variators, and gear up your character and sleep room with exclusive festive-themed enhancements. This update isn’t just a snowball fight; it’s a full-on blizzard of survival challenges.
Courthouse Comeback: New MK-Challenges
If you thought you’d seen the last of the Courthouse, think again. ‘Winter Kills’ introduces two new MK-Challenges: ‘Escape the Courthouse’ and ‘Destroy the Evidence’. It’s time to revisit the scene and face new trials that’ll test your nerves and skills.
Murkoff Mysteries: Uncover New Evidence
Delve deeper into the dark corridors of the Murkoff Institute with new evidence documents. Piece together the puzzle and uncover the sinister secrets lurking in the shadows of this malevolent organization.
Cell Customization: Deluxe Decoration
Personalize your experience in The Outlast Trials with the introduction of Cell Decoration Bundles. These deluxe packages offer a unique way to spruce up your personal cell, because even in a horror game, style matters.
Controller Comfort: Full Support and Layouts
Enjoy the terror with full controller support, complete with vibration feedback and new layout options. This quality of life improvement ensures a seamless and immersive gameplay experience, no matter your control preference.
Patch Perusal: More Than Just Fixes
Beyond the visible changes, ‘Winter Kills’ brings a sleigh-load of additions, improvements, balancing, and fixes. For the nitty-gritty details, check out the full Patch Notes on the official game site.
Early Access Success: A Million Milestone
Since its Early Access launch in May 2023, The Outlast Trials has been a monstrous hit, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Red Barrels has confirmed a wider release on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox® Series X|S, and Xbox One® on March 5, 2024.
Pre-Order Perks: Choose Your Edition
Available for pre-order on Microsoft and PlayStation digital stores are two versions of The Outlast Trials:
- STANDARD EDITION: Just the game for $39.99 USD and equivalent in other currencies.
- DELUXE EDITION: Game plus Reagent Starter Pack, priced slightly higher.
Each pre-order comes with a bonus: the Grizzly Hazmat Outfit. A perfect blend of creepy and cool for your survival journey.
Final Thoughts: Surviving the Season
‘Winter Kills’ isn’t just an update; it’s a whole new level of holiday horror. Red Barrels continues to push the boundaries of survival horror with The Outlast Trials, proving that fear knows no season. Gamers, are you ready to survive the holidays?
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
