Red Barrels Announces The Outlast Trials: Project Breach Update, Launching December 10
Fans of The Outlast Trials have a chilling new reason to stay on edge. Red Barrels has officially unveiled Project Breach, a massive new update for the game, set to release on December 10, 2025, across Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, and Xbox.
This announcement comes on the heels of a challenging year for the studio, marked by a significant cybersecurity breach that delayed their work. Despite setbacks, Red Barrels has bounced back with terrifying new content to solidify The Outlast Trials as a standout in horror gaming. Notably, the game is nominated for Best Horror Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer, Most Accessible Horror Game, and Best Survival Horror Game at the 2025 Horror Game Awards.
What’s New in Project Breach?
New Story Trial: Pleasure the Prosecutor, set in the haunting Downtown map, where players must navigate Franco’s twisted cabaret while manipulating the theater to survive.
Amelia’s Storyline: Dive deeper into Amelia's grim motivations and her quest to bring down Murkoff Corporation as revealed in the latest chapter of The Murkoff Collections.
New Gameplay Elements:
Ex-Pop Member: A deadly addition to the twisted cast.
Jammer Rig: A new tool to aid in your escape.
MK-Challenges: Missions like reuniting a nuclear family and defacing Futtermans.
New Ending: Set in the Republic of Congo, bringing a surprising twist to the overarching story.
Winter Kills Event: A limited-time holiday event with festive but gruesome surprises.
For the first time in the game’s history, Reagents might glimpse a chance at actual escape from Murkoff’s nightmarish facility. Combined with the new story content and challenges, Project Breach promises a deeper dive into the horrors of Murkoff's experiments.
Horror fans, what excites you most about Project Breach—the twisted cabaret, Amelia’s gripping story, or the potential for escape? Let us know in the comments below!