The Outlast Trials Console Versions Aims “Early 2024” Release Date, Halloween Update and Crossplay Plans Revealed

Red Barrels has announced that The Outlast Trials console versions will be launching in “Early 2024” on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

In addition to that info, Red Barrels also shared that they are committed to enabling crossplay between PC and consoles, and will allow for a “seamless social experience.” Matchmaking will also have improvements made with how The Outlast Trials are selected to involve the group instead of just the leader.

Those on PC, The Outlast Trials’ Halloween Major Update promises new additions. These include the introduction of Program 4, a new Trial, new MK-Challenges, a Program X refresh, and a limited-time Program Halloween event complete with special rewards. There are also improvements, balance tweaks and more incoming as well.

NEXT MAJOR UPDATE – HALLOWEEN
  • Introduction of Program 4
  • New Trial
  • New MK-Challenges
  • Program X refresh
  • Program Halloween (limited event with special rewards)
  • New Amps
  • New Variators
  • New Prescriptions
  • New Cosmetics
  • New Cell Items
  • New Sleep Room Minigame
  • Tons of other improvements, balance, tweaks and quality of life.
  • And much more!

Players can also expect new Amps, Variators, Prescriptions, Cosmetics, Cell Items, Sleep Room Minigame to be part of the update as well. There are a few key issues being addressed by this big update which include the following:

  • Reward efforts even in the event of failing a Trial
  • Penalize group players not participating in Trials
  • Improve the Trial selection process as a group
  • Keep improving the solo experience
  • Keep improving the AI behaviour in some edge case situations

For more details on the improvements being made, head on over here.

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