Outlast Timeline ( Real )

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September 4, 2013

Release of Outlast

Outlast, a first-person survival horror video game developed and published by Red Barrels, was officially released for Microsoft Windows.

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November 18, 2014

Outlast Released on PlayStation 4

Outlast was made available on PlayStation 4, expanding the game’s availability to console players.

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April 13, 2016

Outlast Released on Xbox One

The game was released for Xbox One, further broadening its reach to console users.

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June 18, 2014

Release of Outlast: Whistleblower DLC

The Whistleblower downloadable content, a prequel expansion to Outlast, was released on PC.

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October 27, 2015

Release of Outlast: Whistleblower on Consoles

The Whistleblower DLC was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.

Outlast Timeline ( Fictional )

institutional
Early 20th century

Founding of Mount Massive Asylum

Establishment of Mount Massive Asylum to house and treat mentally ill patients.

research
Late 20th century

Initiation of the Walrider Project

Dr. Rudolf Wernicke begins experimenting with nanotechnology to create the Walrider, utilizing patients' bodies as hosts.

incident
Shortly before 2013

Onset of Malfunctions and Outbreak

Walrider's influence causes chaos, madness, and violent outbreaks inside Mount Massive Asylum, leading to the loss of control by the administration.

character_event
October 2013

Arrival of Investigative Journalist Miles Upshur

Miles Upshur enters Mount Massive Asylum to investigate reports of malpractice and mysterious activities.

encounter
October 2013

Exposure to the Walrider

Miles encounters the Walrider entity, leading to escalated threats and supernatural occurrences within the asylum.

resolution
Late October 2013

Destruction of the Walrider Host

End of the Walrider's physical form resulting from events triggered by Miles, leading to partial containment of the outbreak.