Sunset Overdrive was officially announced by Insomniac Games during Xbox's E3 press conference.
Sunset Overdrive was released for Xbox One in North America.
Sunset Overdrive launched in European markets for Xbox One.
Insomniac Games announced that Sunset Overdrive would be coming to Windows PC.
Sunset Overdrive was released on Windows PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam, several years after the original console release.
The mega-corporation FizzCo launches a new energy drink, Overcharge Delirium XT, onto the market with a huge marketing campaign aimed at the youth.
Consumers of Overcharge Delirium XT begin mutating into aggressive, mutagenic creatures known as the OD.
The city is overwhelmed by the growing population of OD mutants, forcing inhabitants to fight for survival and escape zones.
The player character, a FizzCo warehouse worker, survives the initial breakout and becomes determined to fight back against the OD threat.
Survivors band together forming makeshift resistance groups to push back against the OD hordes and reclaim the city.
FizzCo attempts to contain the outbreak and cover up their responsibility, but their efforts backfire and worsen the situation.
The player character forms alliances with key resistance leaders like Walter, helping to organize counterattacks.
The player sabotages FizzCo facilities and operations to limit the production and spread of the dangerous beverage.
Major confrontations occur as resistance fighters push to reclaim important sectors of the city from OD control.
The player leads an assault on the FizzCo HQ to stop the company’s nefarious plans and end the Overcharge crisis.
Following the defeat of FizzCo’s corrupt leadership, the OD outbreak begins to subside and reconstruction efforts start.