To celebrate the one-month anniversary of The Outlast Trials‘ release, Red Barrels is releasing a new game event called, “Toxic Shock“.

From April 16 to May 7, “Toxic Shock” will feature the following:

• Time Limited Program “Toxic Shock”: An experiment in the symbiotic action of chemically-induced pain and permanent damage.
• New Variator: Toxic Shock – The Trial environment sporadically fills with toxic gas, inflicting permanent damage. Participants must hide to stay alive.
• New Secondary Objective: Collect The Rats – Recover all the drugged rats within the Trial for tissue analysis. Fulfill the objective for additional rewards.
• Complete Trials in this time-limited program to earn exclusive Toxic Shock Rewards.
• Uncover the secrets of Toxic Shock by locating new evidence documents scattered throughout the Trials

Game director, Alex Charbonneau speaking on the update said that “Listening closely to our players has always been at the heart of what we do at Red Barrels. It’s players’ feedback that lights the way, guiding us on how to refine and elevate the game to the pinnacle of horror gaming experiences. We’re dedicated to fine-tuning the game, to deliver a game that is not only horrifying and thrilling but also deeply immersive. Our vision is to create a multiplayer experience that continues to captivate and terrify players for years to come.”

The Outlast Trials is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.