Sunset Overdrive Timeline ( Real )

announcement
June 10, 2013

Sunset Overdrive Announcement

Sunset Overdrive was officially announced by Insomniac Games during Xbox's E3 press conference.

release
October 28, 2014

Sunset Overdrive Release in North America

Sunset Overdrive was released for Xbox One in North America.

release
October 31, 2014

Sunset Overdrive Release in Europe

Sunset Overdrive launched in European markets for Xbox One.

announcement
September 11, 2018

Sunset Overdrive PC Version Announcement

Insomniac Games announced that Sunset Overdrive would be coming to Windows PC.

release
November 16, 2018

Sunset Overdrive PC Release

Sunset Overdrive was released on Windows PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam, several years after the original console release.

Sunset Overdrive Timeline ( Fictional )

corporate_launch
Year 2027

FizzCo Introduces Overcharge Delirium XT

The mega-corporation FizzCo launches a new energy drink, Overcharge Delirium XT, onto the market with a huge marketing campaign aimed at the youth.

outbreak
Two weeks after launch, Year 2027

Overcharge Delirium XT Causes Mutation Outbreak

Consumers of Overcharge Delirium XT begin mutating into aggressive, mutagenic creatures known as the OD.

crisis
One month after outbreak, Year 2027

City Descends Into Chaos

The city is overwhelmed by the growing population of OD mutants, forcing inhabitants to fight for survival and escape zones.

protagonist_origin
Month 1, Year 2027

Player Character Survives Initial Attack

The player character, a FizzCo warehouse worker, survives the initial breakout and becomes determined to fight back against the OD threat.

social
Month 2, Year 2027

Resistance Groups Form

Survivors band together forming makeshift resistance groups to push back against the OD hordes and reclaim the city.

corporate_failure
Month 2, Year 2027

FizzCo's Attempts to Contain Outbreak Fail

FizzCo attempts to contain the outbreak and cover up their responsibility, but their efforts backfire and worsen the situation.

alliance
Month 3, Year 2027

Player Allies with Resistance Leaders

The player character forms alliances with key resistance leaders like Walter, helping to organize counterattacks.

operation
Month 4, Year 2027

Player Disrupts FizzCo Operations

The player sabotages FizzCo facilities and operations to limit the production and spread of the dangerous beverage.

battle
Month 5, Year 2027

Battle for Sunset City

Major confrontations occur as resistance fighters push to reclaim important sectors of the city from OD control.

final_battle
Month 6, Year 2027

Final Showdown at FizzCo Headquarters

The player leads an assault on the FizzCo HQ to stop the company’s nefarious plans and end the Overcharge crisis.

resolution
End of Year 2027

OD Outbreak Contained and City Begins Recovery

Following the defeat of FizzCo’s corrupt leadership, the OD outbreak begins to subside and reconstruction efforts start.