Gameplay Tips and Details on the Summer Fun Hitting Outbreak: Shades of Horror

Julia Wolbach, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Dead Drop Studios LLC

Hello Survivors! I’m Julia Wolbach, and I’m catching some rays while I tell you about this summer’s content update for our ongoing survival horror title Outbreak: Shades of Horror. The free update is now available on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX Play Anywhere (XPA).

Summer Fun in Cypress Ridge

The heat is on in Cypress Ridge, and the undead are dressed to sweat! We’ve added brand new scenarios, cosmetics, and a juicy game-crossover with the upcoming neon nightmare Railbreak DX and the dino-infused rampage Tailbreak. Inflate your swimmies, strap on your goggles, and return to your favorite horror getaway!

A Grizzly Dinosaur Safari for the Ages

Tailbreak is an epic retelling of our retro horror title Dinobreak, and Outbreak: Shades of Horror sends you on a themed vacation with two new scenarios based on the upcoming on-rails shooter. Fight your way out of Cypress Ridge in an escalating, non-linear Raid Mode adventure with new enemies such as the poison raptor that has a high chance to put you into a weakened state where you will become stunned and drained of health and stamina over time. You’ll need to find a steady supply of Blue Sprouts and other healing items to last the journey and keep your infection level from spiraling out of control!

But that’s not all! There are also new threats included from Railbreak DX such as the Glitched Hack n’ Slash, a neon glowing dual chainsaw wielding monstrosity that is incredibly aggressive and heavily resistant to being stunned or slowed down. To take on such an advanced threat, you’ll need to find and use the upgraded Gatling Gun, a two-handed belt-fed dispenser of pain that can suppress and eliminate the most dangerous threats. The non-linear gameplay in both scenarios allows you to approach the experience from several different methods, some that may even allow you to skip a few of the more brutal threats if you’re clever enough!

Beat the Heat with Ice Cool Fits

It’s the time of year where everyone breaks out their beach gear and bathing suits, and the world of Outbreak: Shades of Horror is no exception to this rule. Discover a new set of unlockable cosmetics including Japan-inspired summer masks and other new goodies to customize your Survivor with. The entire Cypress Reel movie theater hub has even been transformed for the summer! Right now is a fantastic time to pick a new character and experience their play-style, weapon load-out, and more!

Cross-Platform Progress and Online Co-Op Through XBOX Play Anywhere

Outbreak: Shades of Horror recently received a major update to enable XBOX Play Anywhere across console, PC, cloud, and handheld. All of your characters, cosmetics, high scores, and more are with you no matter where you play, so your quest doesn’t have to stop while you’re relaxing at your favorite resort. The game supports cross-platform online co-op multiplayer, so you can fight alongside your squad on PC and other consoles! Meet your friends wherever they are, and also make sure you take a dive through the cutting-edge visuals game has to offer on high-end PC and XBOX Series X hardware!

The Nightmare Never Ends

The immersive world of Outbreak: Shades of Horror continues to expand, so prepare yourself for more game-crossovers and seasonal events coming soon. Tailbreak launches August 7 and Railbreak DX launches September 4, both on XBOX Series X|S with XPA, and pre-orders available July 21, so don’t forget to wishlist both titles. Until next time, enjoy the sand between your toes, and keep on surviving!

Outbreak: Shades of Horror

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Outbreak: Shades of Horror supports cross-platform online 4-player cooperative play. BEWARE! Retro survival horror lives! Outbreak: Shades of Horror is inspired by retro survival horror from the '90s and '00s! The title blends bleeding edge tech and modern gameplay mechanics with archaic concepts from the roots of survival horror, like a restricted inventory, heavy resource management, and crushing difficulty. If you're an old hat, or a lover of the past, you'll find a lot to love in the janky but crushing experience. If that's not your jam, proceed with caution as this nightmare is unforgiving! Welcome to Cypress Ridge! Experience the harrowing beginning of a full-scale Zombie Apocalypse as it descends on the Midwestern city of Cypress Ridge. Start from the (relative) safety of the beloved local movie theater, Cypress Reel. Choose between a central cast of 9 characters, with loads more on the way, and then venture out into a city fundamentally changed with the goal to survive and outlast the mysterious horrors that have suddenly arisen? Do You Want To Play a Game? Or maybe some shopping? Between rounds of running and gunning, there is plenty to do at Cypress Reel. Shop ‘til you drop at Ferret’s Emporium, where you can earn new guns, weapon skins, and millions of different combos of clothing to customize your character just the way you like. If you are in the mood for a different kind of game, Cypress Reel Arcade has a vast array of small-scale mini modes to cleanse your palette before you go back to chasing zombie flesh. Can you survive the Boss Rush gauntlet? Will you be able to skip a creepy rural town in Looming Dread? Test your reflexes as you escape a flooding subway tunnel in Collapse! While short and sweet, these mini-games will put your skills through drills! Plus – with adjustable difficulties, there’s always new challenges to face. Past Meets Present Players will also have access to Outbreak: Shades of Horror Chromatic Split, the original prologue to Shades of Horror, and an all new side story, Trials of Hank. Shades of Horror: Chromatic Split Enhanced Edition: Enjoy the classic, three act prequel to the main game, now enhanced with new weapons, items, and mechanics. Can Lydia get essential information from her contact in the Cypress Ridge underground before it’s too late? Trials of Hank: While Lydia is traversing the underground in Chromatic Split, fan-favorite Hank hits the rooftops in this over-the-top side campaign where the answers to all of life’s problems are lead, explosions, and more lead! Will Hank complete his mission, or will the monsters that haunt the Cypress Ridge skyline be too much for him to handle? Challenges and Events: Seasonal and game-crossover events begin immediately with a Halloween celebration and DINOBREAK-themed content and cosmetics. Players can enjoy fun decorations in the theater, thrilling seasonal maps, special challenges to complete, and unique rewards to earn. In addition, test your mettle with Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Crossover and Seasonal challenges.