Promises a chilling multiplayer experience set in the unsettling world of Cold War-era experimentation. Players become unwilling subjects of Murkoff Corporation's twisted trials, testing advanced brainwashing and mind control techniques. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:
Synopsis:
Set in the Cold War era, players are involuntarily recruited by Murkoff Corporation to undergo experiments in brainwashing and mind control. Trapped in a world of fear and violence, players must navigate through challenges to survive, all in the name of progress, science, and profit.
Gameplay:
- Solo or Co-op : Players can choose to tackle the trials alone or team up with 2, 3, or 4 players. Cooperation is optional but advantageous.
- Hide or Flight : Core gameplay involves avoiding enemies, hiding, and fleeing. Players can earn tools to enhance stealth, create escape opportunities, and slow down enemies.
- Disturbing Tasks : To progress, players must complete disturbing tasks assigned by Murkoff within each trial or challenge.
Character Customization:
- Trial Patient : Players can customize their own trial patient character.
- Cell Customization : Decorate your cell, your home during therapy, as you wish.
- Tools and Upgrades : Choose tools, upgrades, and perks to suit your playstyle.
Investigation:
Collect Evidence : Gather documents and items to expose Murkoff's malpractice against its patients.
Progression:
- Break the Self : Murkoff aims to break down subjects' fundamental beliefs, systematically attacking aspects of self-identity.
- Build the Self : Introduces a new ideology as a replacement for the old, portrayed as harmonious and ideally suited to the subject's needs.
- Salvation : Subjects fully embrace the new ideology, shedding allegiance to the old and accepting the new order.
Content Warning:
Contains strobing lights, violence, gore, graphic sexual content, and strong language.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 2 GB or Radeon R7 360 2 GB or Intel Arc A310 4 GB
- Storage: 40 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS : Windows 10
- Processor : Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory : 16 GB RAM
- Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8 GB or Intel Arc A580 8 GB
- Storage : 40 GB available space
Prepare to test your survival instincts and sanity in The Outlast Trials.