The Outlast Trials Hits 147,955 Concurrent Steam Players
A Halloween sale and a limited communal event helped The Outlast Trials reach a peak of 147,955 concurrent Steam players.
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Red Barrels ran a Halloween sale for The Outlast Trials, bringing the game to a peak of 147,955 concurrent players on Steam. PC Gamer reported that Red Barrels expected more players during the sale, but the scale of the turnout surprised the team. The studio also ran a limited communal event alongside the promotion.
What it means for players
The higher player count improves matchmaking across the cooperative horror title. PC Gamer reported that escaping the Murkoff facility is normally impossible during regular play, but the special event makes escape possible.
\"People had to help out our character Amelia make the escape happen, and that's happened.\"
PC Gamer reported that players completed a communal objective to help a character named Amelia escape. Separately, Kotaku reported that The Outlast Trials relies on cooperative play, with players portraying marginalized people forced into psychological testing. Groups work together through trials under intense psychological pressure, and Kotaku noted that players who refuse to perform horrifying tasks face having those same horrors inflicted on them.
\"The game is set in the bowels of The Murkoff Corporation, a research firm tasked with creating sleeper cells.\"
Kotaku reported that the story takes place inside the research firm, which focuses on developing sleeper agents through mental conditioning tests. Because cooperation is essential to survive the corporate trials, the larger player base allows incoming players to find teams quickly for trial runs.
Should you buy now or wait?
The Outlast Trials was released on May 18, 2023, under the action, adventure, and indie categories. For buyers considering the horror title today, the current player activity offers a good opportunity to experience the cooperative mechanics with full groups. The game is available on PlayStation, Steam, and Xbox platforms.
Store listings include standard editions and platform account options for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Steam. Buyers need to check regional availability before purchasing. Current options include Global licenses, Global licenses excluding Switzerland, and Latin American editions that exclude the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
At our store, prices start at €17.07.
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Prices checked: Nov 4, 2026, 1:36 AM
Frequently asked questions
What platforms can I play The Outlast Trials on?
The Outlast Trials is available on PlayStation, Steam, and Xbox platforms. Buyers can choose standard editions or account options for each platform.
What is the gameplay premise of The Outlast Trials?
The Outlast Trials is a cooperative action, adventure, and indie game set in The Murkoff Corporation. Players undergo forced psychological conditioning tests and must complete horrifying tasks or face having those same horrors inflicted on them.
Which regions can activate keys for The Outlast Trials?
Store listings include Global keys, Global options that exclude Switzerland, and Latin American editions that exclude the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Buyers should confirm their country matches the listing coverage before ordering.
Sources
- Kotaku: The Outlast Trials Is An Exercise In Bad Taste And Good Politics
- PC Gamer: 'We act as if Halloween is ours': The best way to spend spooky season is within The Outlast Trials' Sinyala Facility
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