The Outlast Trials Lore
Murkoff's experiments explained: the Cold War project, Reagents, Prime Assets, and how The Outlast Trials connects to the Outlast series.
What is The Outlast Trials Lore?
The story behind The Outlast Trials: Murkoff Corporation's Cold War-era secret experiments, the Reagents subjected to them, and the Prime Assets that stalk the trial environments, all connected to the wider Outlast universe.
Why explore the lore?
Understand the Project
Learn what Murkoff's experiments are actually testing
Meet the Cast
Get to know the Reagents, handlers, and Prime Assets
Connect the Series
See how the Trials set up the events of the Outlast games
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The Outlast Trials What Is It About: Story & Gameplay Overview
Learn what The Outlast Trials is about: Murkoff's Cold War experiments, co-op survival horror, Trials, Rigs, enemies, and the story behind the Reagents.
The Outlast Trials Story: Lore, Timeline & Murkoff Explained
The Outlast Trials story explained: Murkoff's Cold War experiments, the Reagents, Prime Assets, and how the co-op horror connects to Outlast lore.
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The Outlast Trials Characters: All Enemies & Antagonists Explained
A guide to The Outlast Trials characters: Prime Assets, Ex-Pops, and Murkoff staff, with attack patterns, weaknesses, and proven escape strategies.
The Outlast Trials Ending Explained: Story & Reagents' Fate
A complete breakdown of The Outlast Trials ending, release windows, mind control story, and the Reagents' fate within the Murkoff experiments.
The Outlast Trials Lore: Story, Murkoff & Timeline Explained
Explore The Outlast Trials lore: the Murkoff Corporation, Cold War experiments, Reagents, Prime Assets, and connections to the Outlast series.