The Outlast Trials, development challenges

Red Barrels studio has revealed the challenges faced during the creation of The Outlast Trials, a horror game that required 6 years of development. Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin explained that the team had to go back to the game's design several times to achieve the desired goal. The initial game tests were not conclusive, which forced the team to restart the game's development.
- Release
- 5 March 2024
- Studio
- Red Barrels
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Steam reviews
- 1,857 reviews
- Steam Deck
- Verified
💶 The Outlast Trials: the price in numbers
- Best price today
- €10.79 at Epic Game Store
- Base price
- €38.99 (now -72 %)
- Lowest price ever recorded
- €3.89
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- €11.82 at Kinguin vs €38.99 on Steam (save €27.17)
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Game development
The development of The Outlast Trials was a long and difficult process, with numerous prototypes created before arriving at the current version. The Red Barrels team had to overcome significant challenges to create a game that met their expectations.
The team worked hard to create a game that offered a unique and terrifying gaming experience, but the initial game tests were not conclusive. This forced the team to restart the game's development and make significant changes to improve the gaming experience.
The game is now available in early access, with a player community that can take part in online events and challenges.
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New update
A new update has been released for The Outlast Trials, which adds new content and features to the game. This update includes a new community event, MK challenges and an overhaul of some of the game's features.
Players can now take part in the community event 'ESCAPE THE FACILITY' and attempt to escape the facility. Additionally, two new MK challenges have been added, which put players' skills to the test.
This update is good news for The Outlast Trials players, who can now enjoy new content and features to enhance their gaming experience.
Context
Red Barrels studio is known for creating the Outlast series, a highly acclaimed series of horror games. The Outlast Trials is the latest instalment in the series, designed to offer players a unique and terrifying gaming experience.
The Red Barrels team has worked hard to create a game that meets their expectations, and the results are promising. Players can now enjoy The Outlast Trials in early access, and the gaming community is already active and engaged.
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