{"id":666643,"date":"2026-04-03T06:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=185489"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:37:18","slug":"outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Outbreak: Shades of Horror Demo Available Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2000s-era cinematic online co-op survival horror lives in Outbreak: Shades of Horror, just announced for Xbox Series X|S.<\/li>\n<li>Experience the undead nightmare with immersive bleeding edge graphics and classic survival horror gameplay<\/li>\n<li>Your choice of first-person, third-person or retro fixed camera angles<\/li>\n<li>Play the single-player atmospheric teaser demo now on Xbox Series X|S for a taste of the fidelity and tone you\u2019ll experience in the full release!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hey Survivors!<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/Outbreak-Bundle\/BZ3824R4NXJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbreak: Shades of Horror<\/a>, <\/em>an online co-op next-gen exclusive survival horror nightmare, has been announced for Xbox Series X|S! Return to 2000s-era survival horror as you fight your way through the opening hours of an undead outbreak in a major metropolitan city. Featuring bleeding edge graphics and physics, alongside the classic survival horror gameplay you\u2019ve come to expect in the <em>Outbreak<\/em> series, this is a new nightmare you\u2019ll need to see to believe. And to make it even better, we have a single-player atmospheric playable demo available now on Xbox Series X|S so you can start getting yourself acquainted with the sights and sounds of Cypress Ridge!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185494 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-6.jpg 940w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-7.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-10.jpg 592w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-11.jpg 518w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-12.jpg 208w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/a1-8a5a6567a69e86db7d94.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185494\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Welcome to the Modern Age of Survival horror<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with the <em>Outbreak<\/em> series, you know we\u2019ve been working hard to bring back retro survival horror. From 2D, to fixed camera, over-the-shoulder, and eventually first-person shooters, we\u2019ve explored many different eras of the genre since the first <em>Outbreak <\/em>launched in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>But now, it\u2019s time to fully embrace the future with a next-gen exclusive title. Built from the ground up on the latest graphics technologies, <em>Outbreak: Shades of Horror<\/em> wants to meld a modern interpretation of survival horror gameplay with cutting edge graphics and cinematic experiences. We want you to feel like you\u2019re trapped in this undead apocalypse, and that includes making the sights, sounds, and scenarios more realistic. And best of all, this is the first Outbreak title on consoles to offer online four-player co-op. But if you have a friend at home, you\u2019ll also have options for four-player splitscreen co-op!<\/p>\n<p><em>Outbreak: Shades of Horror<\/em> is our most ambitious and expansive title ever. And we can\u2019t build it without the fans. It\u2019s the first time that we\u2019re attempting to crowd-fund a large budget for one of our games, and we want you to be involved with the development and execution of the next generation of survival horror!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-1.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185495 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-13.jpg 940w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-14.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-17.jpg 592w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-18.jpg 518w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-19.jpg 208w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-20.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/a2-4de42fd3b16578b25a2e.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-1.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185495\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The Story So Far\u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>Outbreak: Shades of Horror<\/em> takes place in the major metropolitan city of Cypress Ridge, with a population of nearly one million souls, it\u2019s a hustling and bustling urban environment. As the infection tears through the city, you\u2019ll find yourself in the boots of everyday survivors, just trying to find a way to escape. You\u2019re not here to solve a mystery behind the undead epidemic, or find some great cure, you\u2019re only mission is to survive and not join the throngs of the undead.<\/p>\n<p>As you and your fellow compatriots fight your way through the city, you\u2019ll need to scrounge for resources and use everything you can find to defend yourselves. Make sure to explore thoroughly as you try to solve environmental puzzles to open a new path or stop the impending hordes from chasing you. You may also find notes left behind by other survivors and residents of the city, with clues about the apocalypse, and maybe even a helpful hint or a password.<\/p>\n<p>This cinematic nightmare brings the undead threat to life, and you\u2019ll be lucky to emerge in one piece.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-2.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185496 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-21.jpg 940w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-22.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-25.jpg 592w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-26.jpg 518w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-27.jpg 208w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-28.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/a3-f9c46fbb8674a76731e6.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-2.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185496\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re Leaving the Janky Controls Behind\u2026<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest changes you\u2019ll experience in <em>Outbreak: Shades of Horror<\/em> is the modern controls at your disposal. You\u2019ll be fighting to survive with your choice of first-person shooter, third-person over-the-shoulder shooter, or retro fixed camera angles gameplay. This isn\u2019t some nightmare where you need to stand still as you fight to defend yourself, we\u2019re bringing modern precision aiming and all the bells and whistles you expect in a modern action-adventure title, and marrying it with the classic survival horror gameplay motifs you miss from the \u201890s and early 2000s. We want this nightmare to be approachable, and we want everyone to have a great time while they\u2019re running for their lives!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-3.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185497 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-29.jpg 940w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-30.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-31.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-33.jpg 592w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-34.jpg 518w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-35.jpg 208w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-36.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/a4-d9dddb32e13cf4ba23a1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-3.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185497\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Your Ticket to Visit Cypress Ridge\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Talk is cheap. We didn\u2019t want to show up, hype up the game, and then leave you with nothing to get your hands dirty. That\u2019s why the <em>Outbreak: Shades of Horror<\/em> playable Demo is available now on Xbox Series X|S. This limited atmospheric teaser puts you into the shoes of one survivor in the first-person shooter view mode. After awaking from a gruesome accident, you find yourself trapped in the city center. You\u2019ll need to explore thoroughly, find supplies and weapons, and determine how you\u2019ll escape.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-4.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185490 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-37.jpg 940w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-38.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-39.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-40.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-41.jpg 592w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-42.jpg 518w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-43.jpg 208w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-44.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/a5-9073a348c64a58374f8c.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-4.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185490\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>There are eight possible endings to this demo, and it\u2019s designed to offer you the freedom of exploration to approach, and solve this mystery, in the way you choose. But you won\u2019t live forever, as your virus gauge fills, you\u2019ll find yourself inching ever closer to joining the undead hordes. And if you\u2019re not careful, a poorly timed gunshot or explosion may inflict a life-threatening wound, then it\u2019s all over.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy this brief trip to Cypress Ridge and we\u2019re so excited to show you more in our Kickstarter campaign starting August 31<sup>st<\/sup>!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-5.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185491 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-45.jpg 940w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-46.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-47.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-48.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-49.jpg 592w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-50.jpg 518w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-51.jpg 208w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-52.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/a6-e3338534b39cf4e70182.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now-5.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-185491\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Support the Project!<\/p>\n<p>On August 31<sup>st<\/sup>, 2022, we\u2019re going to launch a Kickstarter to help drive funding to bring this title to life. Make sure to take some time to swing by and follow the campaign. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to grab the title at a great discount, pick up physical merch, and even get your hands dirty with the development of enemies, items, weapons and more in the full game if you so choose! We want <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/Outbreak-Bundle\/BZ3824R4NXJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbreak: Shades of Horro<\/a><a href=\"Shades of Horror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r<\/a><\/em> to be built by survival horror fans, for survival horror fans, and we\u2019re so excited to work with the community on this ambitious project! Thank you and stay tuned!<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1659376025573\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"BZ3824R4NXJX\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/BZ3824R4NXJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.18899.64025642370817611.8a81c7c5-ddc1-4b85-8b72-f086d9141330.fe129687-51d1-437b-a830-f6a631570112?w=400&#038;h=600\" alt=\"Outbreak Bundle\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.18899.64025642370817611.8a81c7c5-ddc1-4b85-8b72-f086d9141330.fe129687-51d1-437b-a830-f6a631570112?w=400&#038;h=600\" alt=\"Outbreak Bundle\" class=\"skip-lazy\" \/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-live\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now.png\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-demo-available-now.png\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Outbreak Bundle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Dead Drop Studios LLC<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">61<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 48px\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\"> <span>$19.99<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\"> <a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/BZ3824R4NXJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Return to the unforgiving world of survival horror with Outbreak: The New Nightmare and Outbreak! Thrust into a desperate fight for survival you&#039;ll need to choose your survivor carefully, scour the environment for supplies, battle hordes of the undead, solve challenging puzzles and attempt to survive the nightmare. Experience the story as you play through the campaign scenarios. Battle waves of the undead in Onslaught mode. And experience the brand new Experiments mode in Outbreak: The New Nightmare &#8211; featuring all new twists on the survival horror experience. You have one life. Make it count!\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Related:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2022\/07\/28\/rimworld-console-edition-brings-a-rich-colony-simulator-experience-to-xbox-out-now\/\">RimWorld Console Edition Brings a Rich Colony Simulator Experience to Xbox &#8211; Out Now<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2022\/07\/28\/gming-in-citizen-sleepers-first-free-episode\/\">GMing for over 100,000 Players in Citizen Sleeper\u2019s First Free Episode<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2022\/07\/27\/the-evolution-and-creative-inspirations-behind-train-valley-out-today-on-xbox\/\">The Evolution and Creative Inspirations Behind Train Valley, out Today on Xbox<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2022\/08\/02\/outbreak-shades-of-horror-is-available-to-demo-now\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary 2000s-era cinematic online co-op survival horror lives in Outbreak: Shades of Horror, just announced for Xbox Series X|S. Experience the undead nightmare with immersive bleeding edge graphics and classic survival horror gameplay Your choice of first-person, third-person or retro fixed camera angles Play the single-player atmospheric teaser demo now on Xbox Series X|S for a taste of the fidelity and tone you\u2019ll experience in the full release! Hey Survivors! Outbreak: Shades of Horror, an online co-op next-gen exclusive survival horror nightmare, has been announced for Xbox Series X|S! Return to 2000s-era survival horror as you fight your way through the opening hours of an undead outbreak in a major metropolitan city. 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