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Winter Progress Update! Big News Soon!

Hello Survivors!



Since the holidays ended, we've been hunkering down and working on all things Outbreak: Shades of Horror! We wanted to come up for air and give you all a quick update on what we've been up to!

First, thank you to everyone who has played the Steam & Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, spread the word, and given us feedback! We are thrilled that everyone is playing and enjoying the ongoing Winter Wonderland and DINOBREAK crossover content! We will continue to update and improve the game based on player feedback.

Speaking of seasonal content, we're hard at work on the next seasonal event, which is coming this Spring! Once we're a little closer to deployment, we'll have more information to share.

We're still finalizing timelines and specifics, but there's a lot of other stuff coming up! Here's a small preview on top of the aforementioned seasonal content...

You can expect news regarding cross-platform multiplayer in the next few weeks.

New DLC content is being planned for release down the line.

Work continues on the PlayStation 5 version of the game. We'll share more details as we approach Spring!

Progress on Story Mode remains steady. This is another area we'll be talking more about in the Spring!



We want to take this time to thank everyone for their support and patience as we've continued to build out Outbreak: Shades of Horror. Game development is no easy task, and with a game as cutting edge as Shades of Horror that includes a large amount of content, features, and supported platforms, it's certainly challenging as a small indie team to craft.

We're extremely excited for you all to enjoy what we've been working so hard on, so we humbly ask for a little more time before we share and release our next wave of zombie-slaying mayhem.

Until next time, take care Survivors!

New Patch Live! Winter Wonderland Season Begins! Steam Winter Sale Discounts!

Hello Survivors!

Today marks a major patch release for Outbreak: Shades of Horror! Cypress Ridge is getting festive for the holidays!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1932190/Outbreak_Shades_of_Horror/

Here's what you can expect to see after updating the game:

Free New Playable Character: Illena, Cypress Ridge’s very own DJ, joins the character roster! Illena features her own unique loadout, stats, and upgrade tree. Play as her to improve her skills, unlock new weapons and items for her to use, and customize her appearance with dozens of unlockable cosmetics. The addition of Illena brings the total free default character roster up to thirteen!

Winter Wonderland Season: Brrr! It sure is cold out! Enjoy special decorations in the Cypress Reel hub world, and unlock new festive cosmetics to customize your characters with. A new Invasion Mode map, Wordy’s Winter Wonderland, also debuts with this season; depose the undead in a stormy tundra shining bright with holiday cheer. The availability of the previous Halloween season’s content, including special cosmetics, has also been extended.

Quick Action Playlists & Other Improvements: Looking to jump into a brisk session of zombie murdering mayhem? Choose from new quick start playlists to instantly dive into a random scenario. Just starting out? Get acclimated to Cypress Reel with a new, optional introduction video. Need better performance? Feast on a bevy of graphical enhancements, including improved frame rates and refined character models. Dozens of optimizations, UI tweaks, and bug fixes have also been applied to deliver a smoother gameplay experience.



If you have yet to try out Outbreak: Shades of Horror, we've got great news! The game, the Dinobreak Crossover Character Pack DLC, and the Pure Gold Weapon Skin DLC are discounted 30% as part of the Steam Winter Sale now through January 5th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4111450/Outbreak_Shades_of_Horror__Dinobreak_Crossover/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4111410/Outbreak_Shades_of_Horror__Pure_Gold_Weapon_Skins/

The rest of our game catalog is also featured in the Steam Winter Sale, so now is a great chance to pick up a few new favorites! You can even grab our discounted full series bundle for a whopping 65% off!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587170/Railbreak/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1932180/Dinobreak/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587130/Outbreak_The_Fedora_Files_What_Lydia_Knows/

As always, thank you for playing and thank you for your support! Development continues on Outbreak: Shades of Horror to make it even better! On behalf of everyone here at Dead Drop Studios, we wish you and your families a very Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year!

Details on next patch! Winter Wonderland coming soon!

Hello Survivors!

This is just a quick update about what you can expect to see coming soon to Outbreak: Shades of Horror!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1932190/Outbreak_Shades_of_Horror/

Toward the end of next week (Nov 12-15), we will be deploying the next patch for the game. This will include the following:

  • Performance improvements through a new video encoder for menus, the theater, and the FMVs in the game
  • Memory reductions across the game to improve performance on lower and mid-range machines
  • Adjustments to performance settings
  • Minor bug fixes


Then, in December, we're going to launch our next season: Winter Wonderland!

This season will include a new character, a new scenario, and new cosmetics to unlock via seasonal challenges!



We'll continue to update you here as we carry on with development of Outbreak: Shades of Horror! Thank you as always for your continued support!

Halloween Arrives in Cypress Ridge! Seasonal Event on NOW!

Hello Survivors!

Even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, it's important to celebrate the holidays. Our first seasonal event, Halloween, is live now! Here's what you can expect to see:

[h3]Cypress Reel is even spookier![/h3]



Looks like the theater has gotten a bit of a makeover! Enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed decorations all around our lively hub world. There are jack-o-lanterns aplenty, and...wait, who is that? Those eyes are scary...

[h3]What's Halloween without costumes?[/h3]



By completing Seasonal Challenges, you can earn Seasonal Tickets! Use these at the Seasonal Gotcha Machine to get all kinds of spooky cosmetics!



What sorts of creepy customizations will you earn? Get your Survivors suited up for a night of trick or treating with unique hats and weapon skins!

[h3]Fight from dusk 'til dawn in Invasion Mode and Raid Mode![/h3]



Can you defend a sprawling medieval castle against an unending horde of monsters? Hop into this Invasion Mode map and hold down the fort...literally. Check out the Raid Mode variant, too; it's a long journey to the extraction point on this one!



We hope you enjoy the Halloween event! It's the first of many coming to Outbreak: Shades of Horror. Stay tuned for more updates on future events.

For an extra bit of spooky fun, make sure to check out the VOD of our Shades of Horror launch stream if you missed it! We also had some pre-Halloween fun with Silent Hill 2 Remake and other games recently, too! We typically stream on Twitch every week with the latest information and updates regarding Outbreak: Shades of Horror and other fun activities, so make sure to follow us so you don't miss a stream!

https://youtu.be/UAKJO62-_AM

Finally, check out the Steam Community Hub for a variety of helpful pinned threads to get the most out of your Shades of Horror experience! In particular, our Official User Guide is useful for first-timers!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1932190/Outbreak_Shades_of_Horror/

That's all from us today. We wish you and your families a safe and sweet Halloween! Indulge your sweet tooth a little, and then jump into Cypress Ridge for more treats!

Win a PS5! Outbreak: Shades of Horror Launch Stream @ 7:15pm ET TONIGHT!

Hello Survivors!

This is just a quick note to invite you to our launch stream tonight!!



We'll be going live from 7:15pm ET until 12am midnight ET with a special stream celebrating the Steam Early Access launch of Outbreak: Shades of Horror!

You can watch the stream here on Steam, or you can join us on our Twitch channel!

If you head to our Twitch and you're a US resident, you have a chance to win a PS5 Slim Digital Edition 1TB system!

We hope to see you there!!