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The Outlast Trials' initial playtests went poorly
The Outlast Trials designer admits 6-year development took 'a f**king long time' and 'a s**t-ton of prototypes'.
In brief
The Outlast Trials designer admits 6-year development took 'a f**king long time' and 'a s**t-ton of prototypes'. Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin says The Outlast Trials' initial playtests went poorly after 6 years of development and numerous prototypes. Originally reported by Pcgamer.
Initial playtests went poorly
The Outlast Trials' initial playtests went poorly according to designer Philippe Morin.
“The Outlast Trials' initial playtests went poorly”
6-year development timeline
Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin spent six years developing The Outlast Trials.
“Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin spent six years developing The Outlast Trials”
Design process challenges
The designer says the project required 'a f**king long time' and 'a s**t-ton of prototypes'.
“a f**king long time and a s**t-ton of prototypes”
Playtest results
Initial playtests for The Outlast Trials were reportedly unsuccessful.
“Initial playtests for The Outlast Trials were reportedly unsuccessful”
Development timeline
The Outlast Trials took six years to develop after initial concept.
“The Outlast Trials took six years to develop after initial concept”
Prototypes count
The designer mentioned creating numerous prototypes during development.
“The designer mentioned creating numerous prototypes during development”
Designer's statement
Philippe Morin, Red Barrels co-founder, stated the project took 'a f**king long time' and 'a s**t-ton of prototypes'.
“Philippe Morin, Red Barrels co-founder, stated the project took a f**king long time and a s**t-ton of prototypes”
Project status
The Outlast Trials is currently in development after initial playtests.
“The Outlast Trials is currently in development after initial playtests”
Playtest failure
Initial playtests for The Outlast Trials were reportedly unsuccessful.
“Initial playtests for The Out”
Development duration
The Outlast Trials took six years to develop after initial concept.
“The Outlast Trials took six years to develop after initial concept”
Prototypes
The designer mentioned creating numerous prototypes during development.
“The designer mentioned creating numerous prototypes during development”
Designer's quote
Philippe Morin stated the project took 'a f**king long time' and 'a s**t-ton of prototypes'.
“Philippe Morin stated the project took a f**king long time and a s**t-ton of prototypes”
Project status
The Outlast Trials is currently in development after initial playtests.
“The Outlast Trials is currently in development after initial playtests”
Playtest results
Initial playtests for The Outlast Trials were reportedly unsuccessful.
“Initial playtests for The Outlast Trials were reportedly unsuccessful”
The bottom line
Red Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin says The Outlast Trials' initial playtests went poorly after 6 years of development and numerous prototypes.
