Outlast [v1.0a] May 2026

: You play as Miles Upshur , a journalist documenting the horrors of "Project Walrider," a secret mind-control experiment inspired by the real-life MKUltra program.

: The level design uses lighting and environmental cues (like furniture to vault over) to guide you during chases, while the AI enemies like Chris Walker vary their routes to keep you on edge. Outlast [v1.0a]

: To navigate pitch-black corridors, you must use your camera’s night vision mode. This consumes limited battery life, forcing you to constantly scavenge for replacements to avoid being left in total darkness. : You play as Miles Upshur , a

An "alleged prototype" of the 2013 version recently surfaced online, showing differences in the camera UI and run animations compared to the final release. Outlast: The Near PERFECT Horror Game This consumes limited battery life, forcing you to

The defining "feature" of this horror title is its system:

: Unlike typical survival horror, you cannot fight back. You must hide, run, or sneak to survive encounters with homicidal patients in Mount Massive Asylum .