Outlast 2, a survival horror video game developed by Red Barrels, was officially released.
Jessica and Blake Langermann crash their helicopter in the Arizona Desert while investigating the murder of a pregnant woman.
After the crash, Blake becomes separated from his wife Jessica and begins searching for her in the hostile desert environment.
Blake encounters the hostile cult known as the Heretics, revealing the dangerous nature of the surrounding community.
Blake uncovers the Murkoff Corporation's connection to the cult and the twisted experiments conducted in the area.
Blake discovers a hidden underground Murkoff research facility linked to the cult's activities and Jessica's disappearance.
Blake confronts Sullivan Knoth, the cult's leader, who reveals his apocalyptic beliefs and intentions.
Blake rescues Jessica from captivity, but she is severely traumatized and in a fragile mental state.
Blake and Jessica attempt to escape the cult compound while being pursued by fanatics and monstrous entities.
Jessica dies in the lake during their escape, leading Blake into a deeper psychological crisis.
Blake confronts the final challenges posed by the cult and the supernatural forces before his fate is sealed.