The Outlast Trials is the third entry in the psychological thriller/horror franchise and will be played from the first-person perspective just like its predecessors. However, it will be a prequel to the first two games as the series goes back in time and features Cold War experiments.
The Outlast Trials 1.0 Release Date & Time
The Outlast Trials 1.0 will release on March 5, 2024. The game has been in early access since May 2023 and will finally see its full release this year. The developers haven’t revealed an official release time yet, but it is common for new games to be a midnight release.
Preload Time
The developer, Red Barrels haven’t shared any preload information as of yet. However, it is common for titles to have a preload phase a few days before the release.
The Outlast Trials Platforms
The Outlast Trials will launch on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Is The Outlast Trials Coming To Nintendo Switch?
No, The Outlast Trials is not releasing on Nintendo Switch yet. Plus, there is no confirmation if a Switch release is on the cards for the game in the future.
Since the game is playable on previous-gen consoles, there might be some hope for fans on the Nintendo platform. But it is ultimately up to the devs to decide if the effort is worth it.
Will The Outlast Trials Be On Game Pass?
No, The Outlast Trials will not be coming to Game Pass at launch. However, players will require a Game Pass subscription to access the multiplayer feature.
Is The Outlast Trials Steam Deck Compatible?
The Outlast Trials is currently Steam Deck Verified. It worked perfectly fine on the handheld in the Early Access. An October 26 update broke the game, but the developers fixed it quickly and there have been no complaints since.
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Is The Outlast Trials Multiplayer/Co-Op?
Yes, The Outlast Trials has a multiplayer mode. You can play with a team of two, three, or four players in co-op mode. The game will have cooperative multiplayer on launch for all platforms.
Is The Outlast Trials Crossplay Enabled?
The game will have crossplay on release so players can band together and escape the facility no matter the console. However, it won’t have cross-progression. This means if you purchase the game on a particular platform, you won’t retain your progress if you move to a different platform.
The Outlast Trials Preorder Editions, Prices, Bonuses
The Outlast Trials has a Standard and a Deluxe Edition. There is also a pre-order bonus for gamers who do end up getting the game before its full release.
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition of The Outlast Trials is going to cost $39.99. It will feature just the base game with no bonuses.
If players pre-order the game, they will obtain a Legendary Hazmat Suit along with the base game. This will only be valid before the game releases, so the window is closing in.
Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition costs $49.99. Players will receive the Legendary Hazmat Suit in addition to the exclusive goodies in the Deluxe Edition.
The reward for buying the Deluxe Edition is the Reagent Starter Pack which includes 4 legendary outfits, cell items, cell posters, and player icons. Those are:
- Space Oddity Vapor Suit
- Hazard Ignorance Suit
- Bidendum Glut Suit
- Chemistry Teacher Suit
- Futterman Doll Cell Item
- Stun Rod Cell Item
- Mannequin Skinned Cell Item
- Teeth Bowl Cell Item
- Police Badge Cell Item
- Pistachios Cell Item
- 3 Exclusive The Outlast Trials Cell Posters
- 3 Exclusive The Outlast Trials Player Icons
