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Red Barrels business and news from across the web.- WHAT DOESN’T BITE MAKES YOU STRONGER: Sergeant Coyle Returns With a New Bitey Ex-Pop to Enforce Order in The Outlast Trials Upcoming Season 7: Project BoneyardRed Barrels announced Season 7: Project Boneyard for The Outlast Trials, launching July 14 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. This update introduces a new Prison Farm environment, the returning Sergeant Leland Coyle in a new Trial called Locksock the Warden, two new MK-Challenges, a new Ex-Pop enemy called "The Biter," and major reworks to Escalation and Invasion modes. The season also includes new customization features and a Twitch Drops campaign.
- DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL… Prime Time Returns to The Outlast Trials With New MK-Challenges, Rewards, and Added Prime Asset PressureThe Outlast Trials has launched its Season 6.1 update, titled 'Prime Time,' introducing a new limited-time event that increases the pressure with multiple Prime Assets appearing in trials. This update also adds new MK-Challenges, cosmetic rewards, and extends Routine Therapy durations to two weeks. The game, developed by Red Barrels, is a co-op psychological horror experience set during the Cold War.
- ‘We did say we were going to work on it at some point:’ Red Barrels co-founder says a ‘project’ is in the works, and I sure hope it’s Outlast 3Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin confirmed that the studio is working on a new game project in parallel to their live-service title, The Outlast Trials. While not explicitly named, Morin hinted that it could be Outlast 3, stating that the franchise's financial success makes a new entry logical. The studio is currently balancing development between two projects.
- The Outlast Trials just got a huge update, reminding us that multiplayer horror need not be friendslopThe Outlast Trials has received a significant update with its sixth content season, Project Judas, introducing new environments and trials themed around film and TV production. This update expands Red Barrels' co-op horror experience, making it one of the most content-rich games in the genre. The article highlights how the game successfully blends challenging gameplay with cooperative mechanics, contrasting it with the concept of 'friendslop'.
Season 6 of The Outlast Trials, Project Judas, is Live TodayRed Barrels has launched Season 6, titled Project Judas, for The Outlast Trials, introducing a new Television Studio Trial environment with a political takeover theme. The update is available for free on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, coinciding with the game's second anniversary and Red Barrels' 15th anniversary. The season also includes new cosmetic items, a Scavenger Limited-Time Event, rig improvements, and a Twitch Drop campaign.
CookieRun DevNow Showcase Highlights Open World Adventure, Chapter 2, and MoreThe CookieRun DevNow Showcase revealed several new titles and updates, including the ambitious open-world RPG CookieRun: New World targeting a 2029 release on mobile, PC, and console. Also announced were the casual idle RPG CookieRun: Crumble for the latter half of this year, and CookieRun: Kingdom – Chapter 2, launching in May with a new story arc and playable region. CookieRun: Kingdom also features an upcoming K-Pop collaboration and is available on mobile platforms.
The Outlast Trials Season 6 Premiering March 24Red Barrels announced that Season 6 of The Outlast Trials, titled "Project Judas," will premiere on March 24. This new season introduces the Television Studio Trial environment and features returning characters Otto and Arora Kress. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
50 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out?Hollywood is actively developing over 50 film and television adaptations of video game properties, ranging from major franchises like Elden Ring and Call of Duty to indie titles such as The Mortuary Assistant. While some projects like Death Stranding and Mortal Kombat 2 are further along, many others are in early development or face potential delays, with varying degrees of success seen in past video game movies.
29 Best Horror Games To Play In The Dark In 2026This guide highlights 29 of the best horror games available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, suitable for playing in the dark. The list includes a variety of experiences, from solo adventures and co-op scares to big-budget sequels and indie hits, with updates provided throughout the year.