Mark your calendars, horror fans — Season 3 of The Outlast Trials, titled “Project Relapse,” is officially set to launch on April 22, 2025, at 10 AM ET across all platforms. The news was revealed through a chilling cinematic trailer and confirmed via the game’s official social media.
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🧭 What’s Coming in Project Relapse?
Red Barrels is turning the dial up on fear and creativity with a terrifying trio of major additions:
🏚️ New Map: Suburbs
Escape the isolated labs and step into fear closer to home. The new Suburbs map brings the horror to an eerie residential zone, complete with twisted environmental storytelling and claustrophobic design elements that make survival even harder.
🧪 New Game Mode: Trial Maker
A game-changing addition, the Trial Maker lets players craft their own twisted experiences. Create, customize, and challenge others with trials that test the limits of fear, stealth, and skill.
👩🎤 New Enemy: The Jaeger
Enter The Jaeger, a chilling ex-pop star turned predator who will stalk players in a limited-time event. With a dark past and unpredictable behavior, she’s set to become one of the franchise’s most memorable threats.
💬 Community Reactions & Developer Resilience
Despite a cyberattack in late 2024, Red Barrels has bounced back stronger than ever, continuing to win over horror fans. The Project Relapse trailer has already sparked buzz on social media, with one fan hailing it as “some of the best narrative content ever experienced in a multiplayer game.”
Another trending topic? Amelia, a character teased in the trailer, whose fate has fans both captivated and concerned.
🧟♂️ A Top Contender in Horror Gaming
With this update, The Outlast Trials solidifies its place among top explorer horror games like Sons of the Forest, System Shock, and Amnesia: The Bunker. Its unique blend of co-op gameplay and relentless atmosphere continues to set it apart.
📅 Don’t Miss the Launch
Release Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 10 AM ET
Platforms: All current platforms supporting The Outlast Trials
Prepare your squad—or brave it solo—and dive into the chaos of Project Relapse. With so much new content and horrifying surprises, this is one update you won’t want to miss.