The Outlast Trials New Update ‘Toxic Shock’ Revealed

Another significant addition is the introduction of a new Variator, also named Toxic Shock. This feature randomly releases toxic gas throughout the Trial environment, enhancing the unpredictability and danger of each session. Players will need to adapt quickly, using strategic hiding and keen awareness to survive the trials.

The update also brings a new Secondary Objective called Collect The Rats, where players must gather all drugged rats within the Trial for tissue analysis. Completing this objective not only unlocks additional rewards but also deepens the narrative context of the game, providing further immersion into its dark and unsettling world.

The Outlast Trials: Toxic Shock Update Features

• Time Limited Program “Toxic Shock”: An experiment in the symbiotic action of chemically-induced pain and permanent damage.
•  New Variator: Toxic Shock – The Trial environment sporadically fills with toxic gas, inflicting permanent damage. Hide to stay alive.
• New Secondary Objective: Collect The Rats –  Recover all the drugged rats within the Trial for tissue analysis. Fulfill the objective for additional rewards.
• Rewards: Complete Trials in this time-limited program to earn exclusive Toxic Shock Rewards.
• And More: Uncover the secrets of Toxic Shock by locating new evidence documents scattered throughout the Trials …and many quality-of-life improvements.

Charting Future Horrors For The Outlast Trials

Accompanying these gameplay innovations are several quality-of-life improvements aimed at enhancing the overall player experience. Detailed Patch Notes will be available on Tuesday, April 16, the same day the update goes live, giving players all the necessary information to navigate the new challenges of Toxic Shock.

Looking beyond the Toxic Shock update, Red Barrels has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the future of The Outlast Trials. The roadmap includes a plethora of new content such as additional game modes, tasks, events, rewards, and enemies. These forthcoming additions demonstrate Red Barrels’ commitment to evolving the game based on player feedback and maintaining its position as a leading title in the horror genre.

Game Director Alex Charbonneau commented on the update, emphasizing the studio’s dedication to providing a terrifying and immersive multiplayer experience. He stated, “Our aim is to continue crafting an engaging and horrifying narrative that keeps our players at the edge of their seats. The roadmap we’ve developed is a testament to our commitment to this community and to the horror gaming genre.”

The Outlast Trials, since its introduction in Early Access, has been a standout title, captivating players with its intense gameplay and chilling storylines. With the Toxic Shock update, Red Barrels aims to elevate the gaming experience further, promising to keep players both terrified and thoroughly engaged.