Red Barrels, the Montreal studio best known for the Outlast survival-horror series, has announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of its 2024 Outlast-era title.
The developer — which launched the original Outlast in 2013 and Outlast 2 in 2017 — framed the release as an opportunity to bring its signature first-person horror and cooperative elements to Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
According to Red Barrels, the 2024 release expands the Outlast universe with a new take on the Murkoff experiments, offering both solo and multiplayer modes.
The studio describes the game as playable alone or with up to four players in cooperative sessions, continuing the series' focus on stealth, evasion and psychological terror.
In plain journalistic terms, Red Barrels told players to expect "mind-numbing terror, this time with friends," adding that whether players tackle the trials alone or in teams, surviving the therapy at Murkoff's facility may let them leave — but not without consequences to their sanity.
The studio characterizes the setting as Cold War–era experiments in brainwashing and behavior modification conducted by the fictional Murkoff Corporation, with players recruited as involuntary test subjects.
Key gameplay elements outlined by the developer emphasize stealth and escape: players must avoid enemies, hide and run when necessary, and earn tools and upgrades that improve stealth and survival options.
The announcement also highlights customization options, allowing players to select tools, upgrades and perks to suit different playstyles and to personalize their in-game cell while progressing through the trials.
Investigation and collectible documents are presented as central to uncovering Murkoff's malpractice.
Red Barrels says the title is available digitally and lists a price of $39.99.
The studio's announcement positions the Nintendo Switch 2 release alongside the broader trend of bringing high-profile indie and mid-size PC console titles to Nintendo platforms and their online storefronts, such as the eShop.
While Nintendo has used presentations like Nintendo Direct to showcase platform launches and major ports in the past, Red Barrels' statement focuses on the gameplay experience and cooperative features rather than a large public showcase.
For readers tracking the Outlast franchise, Red Barrels' new 2024 release continues the studio's run of tense, narrative-driven horror set against the backdrop of Murkoff's unethical experiments.
Players interested in the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement can look for the digital listing on Nintendo's storefront and follow Red Barrels for further updates and patch notes as the developer supports the new platform.
The developer — which launched the original Outlast in 2013 and Outlast 2 in 2017 — framed the release as an opportunity to bring its signature first-person horror and cooperative elements to Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
According to Red Barrels, the 2024 release expands the Outlast universe with a new take on the Murkoff experiments, offering both solo and multiplayer modes.
The studio describes the game as playable alone or with up to four players in cooperative sessions, continuing the series' focus on stealth, evasion and psychological terror.
In plain journalistic terms, Red Barrels told players to expect "mind-numbing terror, this time with friends," adding that whether players tackle the trials alone or in teams, surviving the therapy at Murkoff's facility may let them leave — but not without consequences to their sanity.
The studio characterizes the setting as Cold War–era experiments in brainwashing and behavior modification conducted by the fictional Murkoff Corporation, with players recruited as involuntary test subjects.
Key gameplay elements outlined by the developer emphasize stealth and escape: players must avoid enemies, hide and run when necessary, and earn tools and upgrades that improve stealth and survival options.
The announcement also highlights customization options, allowing players to select tools, upgrades and perks to suit different playstyles and to personalize their in-game cell while progressing through the trials.
Investigation and collectible documents are presented as central to uncovering Murkoff's malpractice.
Red Barrels says the title is available digitally and lists a price of $39.99.
The studio's announcement positions the Nintendo Switch 2 release alongside the broader trend of bringing high-profile indie and mid-size PC console titles to Nintendo platforms and their online storefronts, such as the eShop.
While Nintendo has used presentations like Nintendo Direct to showcase platform launches and major ports in the past, Red Barrels' statement focuses on the gameplay experience and cooperative features rather than a large public showcase.
For readers tracking the Outlast franchise, Red Barrels' new 2024 release continues the studio's run of tense, narrative-driven horror set against the backdrop of Murkoff's unethical experiments.
Players interested in the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement can look for the digital listing on Nintendo's storefront and follow Red Barrels for further updates and patch notes as the developer supports the new platform.
