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Outlast 2

Limited Run Games has opened pre-orders for a physical version of both Outlast games on Switch. Consumers have a couple of options to choose from.

For collectors, Limited Run is offering the Murkoff Briefcase Edition. The package includes:

Outlast - Nintendo Switch

Red Barrels conducted a Reddit AMA this week all about Outlast on Switch. Philippe Morin, co-founder and senior game designer, as well as senior programmer Mathieu Gauthier participated.

Between the two, they spoke about how the games have been selling on Switch, porting them to the console, why they run at 30 frames per second rather than 60, and more. We’ve rounded up some of the more noteworthy comments below.

Red Barrels brought Outlast 2 to Switch this week. In a new video, Digital Foundry takes a closer look at the port and compares it to the PlayStation 4 version.

Regarding resolution, Outlast 2 runs at 1008p (yes, not 1080p) when docked. For portable play, it’s the standard 720p. Frame rate comes in at 30 FPS in both modes.

Now that both Outlast games can be downloaded on Switch, Red Barrels has come out with a new series trailer. We have it below.

Following up on the first game that came to Switch a few weeks ago, Outlast 2 launched on Switch today. See how it stacks up to the Xbox One version below.

As of today, Outlast 2 will be available on the Switch eShop. For a look at the port, check out the video below.

Outlast was added to the Switch eShop today. Its sequel, Outlast 2, isn’t too far behind. The European and Australian eShops now have a listing that shows a release date of March 27 (expect it on the same day in North America).

Outlast 2 will cost £26.99. It’ll take up 9.6GB of space.

Below are the first screenshots from Outlast 2 on Switch:

And a lengthy overview:

The horror franchise Outlast is on its way to Switch, Red Barrels has announced. The two games are set for release sometime in Q1 2018.

Today’s news comes as part of a larger status update from Red Barrels. The company has ruled out DLC for Outlast 2, and has teased something else in development in the Outlast franchise.

Here’s the full update:


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