‘We did say we were going to work on it at some point:’ Red Barrels co-founder says a ‘project’ is in the works, and I sure hope it’s Outlast 3

Last month, I had the chance to speak with Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin, where we discussed the current state of the horror genre, how we got here, and what Outlast‘s position is within it.

Of course, I had to touch upon the potential of a new game, and perhaps even Outlast 3, and the response I got now has me yearning to see what the studio is working on.

Note: The following is based on excerpts from our full interview with Morin, which we would appreciate you checking out.

The Outlast Trials remains Red Barrels’ main game at the moment, and as Morin told me, the game’s monetization model is working well enough to sustain the company and even fund a new project that the studio is apparently working on in parallel to the live-service co-op title.

“Right now, because The Outlast Trials is in good shape and sustainable, at least for the time being, then yes, some of us are starting to work on a second game in parallel,” Morin said, adding that the studio is “switching [between] two projects at the same time.”

As he explains, Red Barrels always wanted to make another game but didn’t have the right chance to try and do so. Of course, The Outlast Trials was in development for a long time, and the result of chance, given that the studio noticed players loved to play Outlast together by swapping between players whenever one of them died.

Before that, however, Outlast was nearly scrapped following the second mainline game, since the studio was “burned out.” Thankfully, though, that is no longer the case, as I have a good feeling that the studio is working on either an Outlast sequel or another unique spin-off.

Speaking of touching upon events and situations from past games, Morin said that The Outlast Trials‘ status as a prequel makes things difficult, but that “perhaps a future game will give more.” When we joked around about the elusive third game, he said the studio “did say we were going to work on it at some point” because “it would only make sense” considering the financial viability of the franchise.

So, yeah, while it’s not conclusive, I have a strong feeling we’ll be hearing more from Red Barrels very soon, and it won’t be related to another new season of Trials.

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The Royal Highlands update in Palia has made the map bigger, but we can save our time and energy by finding a horse for ourselves. To make matters even better, all of us can have the mount for free.

However, there are a few tasks to complete before we can get our hands on our stallion.

How to unlock your horse in Palia Royal Highlands update

The first task is to reach the Royal Highlands region. If you’re someone new to the game, you should still be able to access the location. However, you’ll come across certain spoilers for content related to the main campaign.

Next, we will need to find Hassian, an NPC, and you’ll find a horse next to him. The horse next to Hassian will be trapped in amber. You’ll have to free it by using your pickaxe, which can be done after starting the Before the Dawn quest.

Next, look for Dawnspur Lilies to feed the horse. You’ll find the flowers in the nearby locations, and they’re easy to find. Once you find three flowers, return to the horse. Hassian will then ask you to ride the new mount. He will claim that the horse appears to be fond of you, and you’ll find out if that’s not the case. Hassian will then return to the camp, leaving you with your mount.

Open the tool menu and choose the saddle icon. You’ll now find the horse added to your list of options. Select the horse, and it will appear as your ride. You move on the horse by using the same controls that you use for your character.

Do note that your horse will have a stamina gauge that will empty when it sprints. Once the bar is depleted, it will move more slowly until the stamina is refilled. To prevent that from happening, move through golden orbs since that will partially restore the lost stamina.

Combined with your ranch, you can also breed your horses and ride them. It’s a really cool mechanic that will save a lot of time during exploration. Since new players can also access Royal Highlands early, you can make your mount a part of your journey.

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