Outlast, a first-person survival horror video game developed and published by Red Barrels, was officially released for Microsoft Windows.
Outlast was made available on PlayStation 4, expanding the game’s availability to console players.
The game was released for Xbox One, further broadening its reach to console users.
The Whistleblower downloadable content, a prequel expansion to Outlast, was released on PC.
The Whistleblower DLC was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.
Establishment of Mount Massive Asylum to house and treat mentally ill patients.
Dr. Rudolf Wernicke begins experimenting with nanotechnology to create the Walrider, utilizing patients' bodies as hosts.
Walrider's influence causes chaos, madness, and violent outbreaks inside Mount Massive Asylum, leading to the loss of control by the administration.
Miles Upshur enters Mount Massive Asylum to investigate reports of malpractice and mysterious activities.
Miles encounters the Walrider entity, leading to escalated threats and supernatural occurrences within the asylum.
End of the Walrider's physical form resulting from events triggered by Miles, leading to partial containment of the outbreak.