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Outlast 2

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The game follows cameraman Blake Langermann as he searches for his wife Lynn after a helicopter crash in a village inhabited by a deranged cult.[1]

Making and release

Red Barrels confirmed development of a sequel on October 23, 2014, with characters and setting greatly different from the first game.[2] The game was originally scheduled for autumn 2016 but was postponed to the first quarter of 2017.[3] Laflamme created a custom instrument from a metal string attached to a piece of wood to achieve desired sounds.[4] The Australian Classification Board initially refused an "R18+" rating citing "sexual violence," but later reversed its decision without modifications.[5]

On August 26, 2016, Samuel Laflamme, who had composed the original Outlast soundtrack, officially confirmed he would return to create the music for Outlast 2.[6][7] Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One users could purchase Outlast 2 digitally starting April 25, 2017.[3] In March 2018, Red Barrels issued a "Story Mode" update that reduces enemy count, speed, damage, and perception.[8]

What the cited sources add

A preview from PlayStationLifeStyle.net noted that Outlast 2 steps up psychological horror by taking away comfort zones and doing the unexpected.[9] The same preview stated the game breaks up gameplay and milieu to keep each new moment fresh.[9] A BreatheCast article confirmed Samuel Laflamme's return as composer and that the game was set for spring 2017 release.[7] Kollar also stated the game has no obvious direct ties to the original Outlast and no knowledge of the first game is required.[10]

Game Revolution reviewer James Kozanitis scored the game 4.5 out of 5 stars, calling it a traumatic yet exhilarating experience.[11]

References

  1. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Outlast 2", Red Barrels (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  2. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Pitcher, "Outlast 2 is in Development for PS4, Xbox One and PC (UPDATE)", IGN, October 23, 2014; Chalk, "Outlast 2 is in development", PC Gamer, October 24, 2014; Dodd, "EXCLUSIVE: Red Barrels Confirm 'Outlast 2'!", Bloody Disgusting, October 23, 2014 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  3. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "OUTLAST II TEASER", YouTube, October 29, 2015; McWhertor, "Outlast 2 delayed to 2017", Polygon, August 1, 2016; Dodd, "'Outlast 2' Delayed to Early 2017", Bloody Disgusting, August 1, 2016 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  4. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Outlast: Trilogy of Terror - The Anthology Double LP", spacelab9.com (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  5. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Tran, "Outlast 2 Banned In Australia", GameSpot, March 15, 2017; Plunkett, "Australia Bans, Then Un-Bans Outlast 2", Kotaku, March 23, 2017 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  6. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Outlast 2: "Jude 1:14-15" Reversed Audio Message", YouTube, 4 April 2016; Sliva, "PAX East 2016: Outlast 2: Stunning, Scary, And Sick", IGN, April 23, 2016; Wood, "Outlast 2 Preview – I'm Out - E3 2016", PlayStationLifeStyle.net, June 15, 2016; Mendoza, "'Outlast 2' News: Developer Confirms Return Of Musical Composer, Teases Upcoming Trailer", BreatheCast, August 26, 2016 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  7. Mendoza, "'Outlast 2' News: Developer Confirms Return Of Musical Composer, Teases Upcoming Trailer", BreatheCast, August 26, 2016. facts only, no text reused. breathecast.com
  8. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Prescott, "Outlast 2 is getting a more laid-back 'Story Mode'", PC Gamer, March 27, 2018; Saed, "Outlast 2's new Story Mode offers an easier experience, but you could still die", vg247, March 28, 2018 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  9. Wood, "Outlast 2 Preview – I'm Out - E3 2016", PlayStationLifeStyle.net, June 15, 2016. facts only, no text reused. playstationlifestyle.net
  10. Kollar, "Outlast 2 review", Polygon, April 24, 2017. facts only, no text reused. polygon.com
  11. Wikipedia, "Outlast 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Kozanitis, "Outlast 2 Review", Game Revolution, April 24, 2017 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org

Each numbered sentence above was checked against the source it cites before publication. Sentences citing Wikipedia adapt text from the English Wikipedia article Outlast 2 (contributors), used under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is available under the same licence. Other sources were used for facts only; no text or images are copied from them.

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