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The Outlast Trials climbed to the top tier of Steam top-selling games as part of the Steam autumn sale, marking its first 90 percent price reduction since launch. The title supports up to four players in cooperative multiplayer.
Functioning as a prequel to the franchise, the game is set during the Cold War and follows test subjects surviving Murkoff Corporation biological experiments. Unlike older entries where players hid empty-handed, participants can resist foes using items and night-vision goggles across various maps and programs.
User reviews over the past month are very positive, praised for mixing terror with humor and immersing players in the distinctive setting with unique enemies. Conversely, critics raised issues regarding generative artificial intelligence usage in art and disabled quality-of-life mods due to anti-cheat measures targeting PvP.
After launching into early access in 2023 and fully releasing in 2024, previous discounts reached up to 70 percent before this autumn event. Furthermore, content updates continue through a seasonal model, including September 8 additions of two new MK-challenges and a limited-time event.
