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Amnesia: The Dark Descent's co-founder explained the 'the dynamic of Steam' to Red Barrels after Outlast's sales slowed down
Three of the most influential games from my childhood were Pokémon HeartGold, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Outlast. Knowing this, you could probably piece together the kind of person I have become—let's just say it explains a lot. So it brought a smile to my face when I learned that without one...

Amnesia: The Dark Descent's co-founder explained the 'the dynamic of Steam' to Red Barrels after Outlast's sales slowed down
"Basically, your sales curve becomes like a roller coaster."

No publishers wanted Outlast because they'd 'rather invest $50,000 in 10 mobile games' so Red Barrels relied on public investment programs and their own savings instead
Outlast has long since established itself as a horror gaming staple with an impressive track record of two mainline games, a DLC, and an online multiplayer game that still scares the bejesus out of me. So it's hard to believe that there was a time when developer Red Barrels was unsure whether or...

No publishers wanted Outlast because they'd 'rather invest $50,000 in 10 mobile games' so Red Barrels relied on public investment programs and their own savings instead
"Everything was on the line" during Outlast's development.

The Outlast Trials' initial playtests went poorly: Designer says 6-year development took 'a f**king long time' and 'a s**t-ton of prototypes'
Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin recently spoke on the trials The Outlast Trials outlasted.

Outlast designer says that one playtester was so upset by the horror series they 'ran out of the studio to go cry outside' and didn't return
Red Barrels' Outlast series has long held a reputation for pushing the envelope further than most horror games, with depictions of violence, gore and nudity that can be shocking even within a medium well versed in delivering scares. But it isn't just audiences who have found the studio's games...

Outlast designer says that one playtester was so upset by the horror series they 'ran out of the studio to go cry outside' and didn't return
"We always make sure that people are fully aware of the kind of content we create," says director Philippe Morin.

No Publisher Wanted Outlast. 60 Million Players Later, The Horror Juggernaut Is Doing Just Fine.
Let's play Family Feud. Poll 100 people on the scariest game they've ever played. What's on the board? Surely a Silent Hill, and a Resident Evil, too. Alien Isolation seems likely. One of the Fatal Frames has a good shot. Those who know ball may call out a deeper cut like Siren, Sylvio, or Visage....

Call of Duty: Mobile will reward you with a weapon blueprint for preordering Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Mobile has firmly cemented itself as the one and only option for CoD players on mobile. Even outlasting the highly anticipated Warzone Mobile! So, it should be no surprise that, with the latest mainline release on the horizon, Call of Duty: Mobile is getting in on promoting the...

A very good boy is your best defense against endless winter in brutal new survival game Permafrost
As the moon shatters and harsh frosts surround you, bring your faithful dog companion along to outlast the cold of survival game Permafrost. Read the full story on PCGamesN: A very good boy is your best defense against endless winter in brutal new survival game Permafrost

A very good boy is your best defense against endless winter in brutal new survival game Permafrost
As the moon shatters and harsh frosts surround you, bring your faithful dog companion along to outlast the cold of survival game Permafrost.

Three Years Later, The Outlast Trials Just Smashed Its Concurrent-Player Record
The Outlast Trials, Red Barrels' co-op horror game set in its wider Outlast universe, just broke its concurrent-player record, eclipsing 120,000 players. The previous high came when the game launched in Steam Early Access in 2023 and the player count climbed to 36,000. Today's new record means the...
All enemies in The Outlast Trials and how to defeat them (Season 7.1)
The horrors keep increasing! The post All enemies in The Outlast Trials and how to defeat them (Season 7.1) appeared first on Destructoid.

The Outlast Trials peaks at 59k players
The Outlast Trials has peaked at 59,805 concurrent players on 3 October 2026 which is 3 years after release. View charts and more statistics on our website.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 06 - Now Live
Outlast the Unknown: Black Ops Season 06 is Here! The Haunting The Haunting returns and there’s nowhere to hide! Season 06 is brimming with evil as fright-filled maps and modes arrive as part of a colossal update that will satisfy your sweet tooth to Halloween and beyond. Season 06 Roadmap Across...

Change the Program Guide - The Outlast Trials
Change the Program can be overwhelming and confusing if you don't know how to hack and overwrite the antenna broadcasts in The Outlast Trials.

Fund the Campaign Guide - The Outlast Trials
Head to the Shopping Mall in Fund the Campaign, a new MK-Challenge in The Outlast Trials that will test your speed and teamwork.

The Outlast Trials - Chemical Leak Event, Explained
The Chemical Leak limited-time event is live in The Outlast Trials, and if you want to know everything about how it works, we've got you covered.

PUBG: DED.NET Developer Argues Making a Game for the Mass Market Where 'Nobody's Too Offended and Everybody Kind of Likes It' Has Become 'Box Office Poison'
PUBG — the battle royale that popularized the genre — already has a number of spinoffs. But none is as love it or hate it as https://www.ign.com/games/pubg-dednet. Like PUBG, DED.NET is a multiplayer first-person shooter that revolves around outlasting your enemies, but there are a number of key...

Review: No. 10 – Full Confidence – this new political satire game challenges you to outlast the lettuce as UK Prime Minister
The post Review: No. 10 – Full Confidence – this new political satire game challenges you to outlast the lettuce as UK Prime Minister appeared first on The Escapist.

How to outlast players at night in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 3
Survive as long as you can when the sun goes down. The post How to outlast players at night in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 3 appeared first on Destructoid.

How to Unlock All Secret Rewards in The Outlast Trials
There are plenty of hidden secrets and classified tasks that you don't know about in The Outlast Trials, but you will with this guide.

How to Open the Secret Box in Incinerate the Relic - The Outlast Trials
There's a secret locked box containing classified documents in the Resort's Incinerate the Relic Trial, and here's what you need to do to get it.

How to Get the Flamingo in The Outlast Trials
There are 10 hidden pink flamingos in the Liquidate the Union Trial, and finding them all rewards a unique decoration for your Sleep Room!
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