Summary
- The Outlast Trials, banned in Saudi Arabia, offers intense horror experiences with multiplayer for the first time in the series.
- Fans in Saudi Arabia were reportedly refunded for the banned game, with no clear reason given for the sudden ban.
- The Outlast franchise's reputation for terror and violence may have led to the game being banned in the region.
Following its highly anticipated release, The Outlast Trials has officially been banned in Saudi Arabia. As the newest installment in the popular Outlast franchise, The Outlast Trials promises more intense scares than ever. However, players in the Saudi Arabia region are currently unable to play.
When the first Outlast game came onto the scene back in 2013, it was a thrilling new addition to the horror genre. Since then, follow-ups Outlast: Whistleblower and Outlast 2 brought even more heart-pounding survival horror to the forefront. With Outlast 2 being released back in 2017, it was exciting news when The Outlast Trials was officially announced. Not only were fans going to get another entry in the series, but The Outlast Trials promised multiplayer for the first time in the franchise's history. This new take on the Outlast franchise was exciting news for many fans of the series, making it one of the most anticipated horror releases of the year.
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Unfortunately, fans in Saudi Arabia who have been looking forward to the game's full release are no longer able to play The Outlast Trials. The abrupt ban seemingly came out of nowhere, leaving players in Saudi Arabia completely unable to experience the game.
The Outlast Trials Banned in Saudi Arabia
Reports from players in Saudi Arabia show that The Outlast Trials is unable to be played in their specific region. Fortunately, players affected by this ban have at least been refunded for their purchase of the game. In the official message given to players, there was no explicit explanation as to why the game had been banned. The Outlast franchise is notorious for being terrifying and incredibly violent, which could possibly have something to do with the ban. From the lore to the survival scenarios, Outlast is one of the most intense horror franchises in recent memory, and the region may have seen banning the game as a necessary action.
As one of the most anticipated horror games of 2024, The Outlast Trials is filled with incredibly intense scares. However, there still remains to be a reason as to why the game was banned in the first place. There may not be any answers given explaining such an abrupt ban, but it's unfortunate that so many fans won't get to experience the horror title. Only time will tell if an explanation will be given regarding the ban, but until then, fans facing this issue will hopefully be able to find other great horror games to enjoy.
The Outlast Trials
- Released
- May 18, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same?
Set in the era of the Cold War, human guinea pigs are involuntarily recruited by the good folks at the Murkoff Corporation to test advanced methods of brainwashing and mind control. In a world of distrust, fear, and violence, your morals will be challenged, your endurance tested, and your sanity crushed. All in the name of progress, science, and profit.
Ultimately, your goal is to complete Murkoff's therapy and earn the right to be released back into society. In order to do so, you must complete the Trials and the MK-Challenges.
Trials are immersive story driven therapies that take a certain time to complete. Mk-Challenges are shorter therapies occurring in modified or redesigned section of an existing map.
- Developer(s)
- Red Barrels
- Publisher(s)
- Red Barrels
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
