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Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
The Outlast Trials Season 7.1 Is Now Live With the Chemical Leak Limited-Time Event
The Outlast Trials has launched its Season 7.1 update, introducing the limited-time 'Chemical Leak' event where players must shut off toxic gas valves. This update also brings new MK-Challenges, a limited-time catalog, and various balancing and quality-of-life improvements to Invasion and Escalation modes.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 4: Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, the Epic Games Store's End of Summer Sale with discounts on various titles, and bundles from Humble Bundle. Notable deals include free games on Amazon Luna and significant discounts on popular titles across multiple storefronts.
Sunday Patches
The Outlast Trials has received a hotfix patch, detailed in the 'Project Boneyard' notes released on July 25th. The article also briefly mentions fan remasters of The Lord of the Rings available for PC gamers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Midday Patches
Several games have received official patches and updates. Bus Simulator 27 released a new trailer, while EA SPORTS FC 26 received version 1.6.4. The Outlast Trials also launched its Season 7 update, introducing new content and trials.
Midday Multiplex
Official gameplay trailers were released for Battlefield 6 Season 4's Naval content and The Outlast Trials' Season 7, titled Project Boneyard. The article also briefly mentions Quake's 30th birthday.
CRUEL AND UNUSUAL: Season 7 of The Outlast Trials, Project Boneyard, is Live Today
Red Barrels has launched Season 7, titled Project Boneyard, for The Outlast Trials, available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. This free update introduces a new environment called Prison Farm, a new Trial called Locksock the Warden, new MK-Challenges, a community Blood Drive event, a new enemy called The Biter, and significant reworks to Escalation and Invasion modes, alongside new customization features.
The Outlast Trials Gets Even More Twisted With Season 7: Project Boneyard
The Outlast Trials has launched its free Season 7 update, titled Project Boneyard, introducing a new Prison Farm environment, a fresh Trial called Locksock the Warden, and a new enemy known as The Biter. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as Rig Customisation and Loadout Presets, and is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
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 Boneyard
Red 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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 3: Nintendo Summer Sale continues
Nintendo's Summer Sale continues for another week, featuring discounts on first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Various digital deals are also available across PlayStation and Xbox platforms, including PlayStation Plus member exclusives and Xbox Game Pass discounts.
6 Heist and Crime Games Before GTA 6 | TAG
This article provides a list of six heist and crime games to play while anticipating Grand Theft Auto 6. It highlights titles like Payday 2, Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine, The Outlast Trials, A Way Out, Hitman World of Assassination, and Teardown, detailing their co-op or solo gameplay, length, and platform availability. The guide also offers recommendations based on player preferences and available time, with a focus on games where heists are the central experience.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Saw: Genesis is a bloody blend of Dead by Daylight, The Outlast Trials, and nu-metal music video death scenes, and I…
Saw: Genesis is an upcoming asymmetrical multiplayer horror game that blends elements from Dead by Daylight and The Outlast Trials, set within the universe of the Saw film franchise. Developed by Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios, published by Bloober Team, the game features a vulnerable killer, the Judge, and a roster of characters facing elaborate traps. It is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release on PC.
DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL… Prime Time Returns to The Outlast Trials With New MK-Challenges, Rewards, and Added Prime Asset Pressure
The 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 3
Red 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.
Red Barrels co-founder talks the future of horror, 15 years of Outlast, and what’s next for the franchise
Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin discusses the studio's 15-year journey, the evolution of the Outlast franchise from single-player horror to the co-op experience of The Outlast Trials, and the future of horror games. Morin touches on the challenges of game design, the impact of streamers, and the studio's plans for new projects alongside ongoing support for The Outlast Trials.
The Outlast Trials just got a huge update, reminding us that multiplayer horror need not be friendslop
The 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 Today
Red 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.
