Cold War Survival Horror

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The Outlast Trials screenshot of Reagents inside a Murkoff trial environment

Enter Murkoff's experiments alone or with up to three teammates. Complete disturbing objectives, evade pursuers and use your tools to survive the Trials.

  • Released Mar 5, 2024
  • Latest Patch Sep 17, 2026
  • 1–4 Players
  • Full Cross-Play
  • 40 GB PC Storage

The Outlast Trials Wiki Hub

Eight deep-dive guides covering survival basics, Rigs and Amps loadouts, Trial objectives, Rebirth, enemies, Escalation and the PvP Invasion mode.

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  1. Beginner Guide

    Learn stealth, objectives and the essentials for surviving your first Trial, alone or with friends.

  2. Trials & MK-Challenges

    Understand Trial objectives, shorter MK-Challenges and how to complete your therapy.

  3. Rigs & Amps

    Choose tools and perks that support your playstyle and your team's survival.

  4. Cross-Play & Teamwork

    Connect with friends on other platforms and prepare your group for cooperative Trials.

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What is The Outlast Trials?

The Outlast Trials is a first-person survival horror game developed by Red Barrels. Set during the Cold War, it puts you inside the Murkoff Corporation's experiments, where survival depends on stealth, escape and completing objectives.

Play standard Trials alone or in a team of up to four, then develop your loadout with tools, upgrades and perks. Customize your Reagent and cell, and explore changing therapies, seasonal content and the optional Invasion mode.

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  • Developer
    Red Barrels
  • Cross-Play
    Supported Across PC and Consoles
  • PC Storage Requirement
    40 GB
  • Platforms
    Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
  • Genres
    First-Person Survival Horror
  • Players
    1–4
  • Modes
    Single player, Co-op, Multiplayer
  • Release date
    2024-03-05

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The Outlast Trials Beginner Guide

Learn how to survive your first Trials, follow objectives, and develop your Reagent. Follow practical steps for solo play or a co-op group of up to four players.

  1. 1

    Start on Introductory difficulty at Reagent Level 1; Standard difficulty unlocks at Level 5.

  2. 2

    Play solo or form a group of up to four; share your Outlast ID from the Social Menu to connect across platforms.

  3. 3

    Use stealth, hiding spots, and escape routes to evade enemies while completing Trial objectives.

  4. 4

    Press Display Objective to reveal a hint and visual marker for your current assignment.

  5. 5

    Visit Noakes for Rigs and upgrades, Barlow for Prescriptions, and Dorris for Amps as your progression unlocks them.

The Outlast Trials Rigs Guide

Compare Rigs for escape, healing, reconnaissance, and route control. Understand each tool's role and the March 2026 X-Ray and Barricade reworks before choosing upgrades.

  • Stun

    Stun pursuing enemies to create a window for escape or objective work.

  • Blind

    Deploy a mine that produces blinding smoke when triggered.

  • Heal

    Restore health for yourself and teammates; the Rig can also be used while hiding.

  • X-Ray

    Toggle vision through solid surfaces; charge drains while active and replenishes while inactive.

  • Barricade

    Block openings and delay pursuers with two barricades by default, or three with the capacity upgrade.

  • Jammer

    Disable electronic devices and unlock padlocked containers or doors; upgrades include Pacemaker and Rewire.

The Outlast Trials Amps Guide

Compare Amps for inventory space, stealth, and recovery. Build a loadout with one Tool, one Skill, and one Medicine Amp, and check effects that change in Invasion.

  • Backpack

    Adds one inventory slot.

  • Incognito

    Increases crouched walking speed.

  • Self Revive

    Lets you resurrect once per Trial; it also works after being killed by an Imposter.

  • Evasive Manoeuvre

    In Invasion, counters Backstabs by triggering a Struggle and makes Struggles against Imposters easier to win, following the September 2026 update.

The Outlast Trials Trials and Maps

Find a Trial by environment and open its objective walkthrough. Explore longer story Trials and shorter MK-Challenges, including the Television Studio and Prison Farm additions.

  • Police Station

    Home to Kill the Snitch, featuring Sergeant Leland Coyle.

  • Downtown

    Pleasure the Prosecutor takes place here and features Franco "Il Bambino" Barbi.

  • Shopping Mall

    Kill the Politician features Otto and Arora Kress; related MK-Challenges include Get Out the Vote and Sentence the Prosecuted.

  • Television Studio

    Silence the Idol returns the Kress Twins to the spotlight; Solve the Murder is another MK-Challenge introduced with Project Judas.

  • Prison Farm

    Locksock the Warden features Coyle; Project Boneyard also introduced Bribe the Judges and Cancel the Broadcast.

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The Outlast Trials Rebirth Guide

Understand solo Rebirth and team-based Communal Rebirth before attempting your release. Check token requirements, additional objectives, and the September 2026 change that preserves your loadout.

  1. 1

    Choose the original solo Rebirth or Communal Rebirth, which is designed for teams.

  2. 2

    For Communal Rebirth, ensure every group member has 100 Rebirth Tokens; regular Trials award five and MK-Challenges award three.

  3. 3

    In Communal Rebirth, deliver each player's records box near the shuttle and tune three radio frequencies alongside the regular objective; Mirror and Classified variators add complications.

  4. 4

    Complete the Trial and escape to finish Rebirth; since September 8, 2026, completing Rebirth no longer resets your loadout.

The Outlast Trials Enemies Guide

Recognize enemy types and the attacks that can disrupt your run. Learn how Prime Assets and specialist Ex-Pops threaten Reagents so you can anticipate dangerous encounters.

  • Kress Twins

    Otto and Arora have 360-degree vision, throw toxic projectiles, and attack with a buzzsaw.

  • Pitcher

    Throws Molotov cocktails that create burning areas and uses fiery breath at close range.

  • Screamer

    Its scream causes a brief period of confusion when you enter its detection range.

  • Biter

    Attacks with mechanically reinforced jaws and can break its restraining chain; its speed and aggression were adjusted in September 2026.

The Outlast Trials Escalation Guide

Prepare for consecutive Trials with increasing pressure in Endless and Weekly Escalation. Check leaderboard rules, save behavior, and the harsher conditions that apply from Trial 21.

Weekly Escalation

Everyone faces the same Trial and variator sequence, with random loadout choices; the theme and leaderboard reset Tuesdays at 10 AM ET.

Leaderboards

Weekly and Endless have separate leaderboards, ranked by peak Trial reached with total run time as the tiebreaker.

Save Progress

Only the host holds the run's save, recorded after successful Trials; the September 2026 update adds save restoration after a disconnection or crash.

Trial 21+

Damage persists for the remainder of the run and revives are unavailable under the September 2026 rules.

The Outlast Trials Invasion Guide

Learn the Reagent and Imposter roles in the game's PvP Invasion mode. Understand survival priorities, Imposter gadgets, and the settings that control invasions outside the dedicated mode.

  • Reagent

    Complete objectives and escape; tools primarily disrupt Imposters and delay pursuit rather than eliminate them.

  • Imposter

    Choose this role at the Sleep Room Terminal to invade Trials and hunt player-controlled Reagents.

  • Mimic

    Adopt a Reagent's appearance; holding the fake item helps you blend in and prevents Reagents from pinging you.

  • Neuroshock

    Throw a projectile that briefly disrupts a Reagent and disables their Rig.

  • Invasion Privacy

    Genesis and Event Trials can be invaded when their Invasion setting is Allow or Friends only.

The Outlast Trials FAQ

Common questions about The Outlast Trials, answered for new Reagents, solo players and friends forming cross-platform teams.

Can I play The Outlast Trials solo, and how many friends can join?

Yes. Standard Trials can be completed alone or in teams of two, three or four players. Cooperative play is not required to complete mandatory objectives.

Can I play The Outlast Trials offline?

No. Solo play is available, but an internet connection is required; solo does not mean offline.

Does The Outlast Trials support cross-play?

Yes. Players on Steam, Epic Games Store, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S can play together. Share your Outlast ID from the Social Menu to connect with friends.

Does The Outlast Trials transfer progression between platforms?

Red Barrels' published platform guidance says cross-progression is not supported. Cross-play lets you play together but does not transfer progression between platforms.

What is the difference between Trials and MK-Challenges in The Outlast Trials?

Trials are longer, story-driven therapies. MK-Challenges are shorter missions set in modified or redesigned sections of existing maps. Both require you to complete objectives before leaving.

Does The Outlast Trials have PvP, and can I avoid invasions?

Yes. Invasion includes player-controlled Imposters hunting Reagents. Under the Season 7 rules, Genesis and Event Trials can be invaded when Invasion is set to Allow or Friends only. Disable invasion access in your privacy settings if you want to avoid this feature.

Does The Outlast Trials support mods?

Red Barrels ended mod support with the Season 7.1 update on September 8, 2026. The game now includes additional built-in visual and comfort settings, including field-of-view and camera-shake controls.

When does the Chemical Leak event end in The Outlast Trials?

The announced 2026 Chemical Leak event runs from September 8 at 10:00 a.m. ET to October 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Its limited-time Catalog closes when the event ends, and unused Event Tokens are forfeited.

Ready to Survive The Outlast Trials?

Prepare for your first Trial, choose your tools and help your team survive Murkoff's therapy.