Outbreak
Action
January 17, 2017
Player limits vary by edition — see table below
Local Co-op
Online Co-op
Available on:
PC
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S

Co-op support by platform
Compare the recorded player limits and release dates for Outbreak. Support can differ by edition; check the linked sources before buying.
| Platforms | Release | Online players | Local players | Combo players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC, Xbox One | January 17, 2017 | 4 | 2 | Not recorded |
| Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 | November 19, 2020 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S | January 14, 2021 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
Sources and further information
About Outbreak
Outbreak: The New Nightmare
Outbreak: The New Nightmare is the 3D re-imagining of the Outbreak series by Dead Drop Studios. Return to the roots of survival horror with fixed camera angles, crushing difficulty, strict inventory management and the hordes of the undead. Now available on Steam Early Access!
Single-Player Demo Now Available
Experience a small slice of the apocalypse in the single-player Outbreak demo! Learn the basics of survival by playing through the Tutorial campaign scenario as Mason. Once you're ready, take on the first portion of the Captive Nightmares scenario as Quies attempts to escape a horrifying prison. Download the demo today!
About the Game
Explore a nightmarish environment, scrounge for supplies, and battle the undead in Outbreak -- an online co-op/offline survival horror game. The clock never stops as you attempt to manage an extremely limited inventory with a murderous horde on the hunt. Choose between acquiring additional weapons, healing items, or necessary tools for progression. You have only one life. Make it count!
Friendly play: 4-player online co-op multiplayer featuring voice chat.
Cut the cord: All modes playable in offline single-player with pause support.
Campaign Mode: Play the entire story alone or in up to 4-player co-op!
Nightmares Mode: Narrative hardcore single-player story mode.
Onslaught Mode: Fight waves of endless enemies alone or with friends!
Offline backup: Optional Partner AI bot in solo Campaign & Onslaught modes.
Dark atmosphere: Explore a deserted hospital infested by the undead.
Brutal difficulty: Your character only has a single life; includes 3 difficulty settings.
Limited inventory: Decide which items are worthy, and which should be left behind.
Expansive arsenal: Defend yourself with a multitude of firearms and melee weapons.
Challenging puzzles: Scour each room to solve puzzles and learn about the outbreak.
High replayability: Semi-random enemy and item layouts make every playthrough unique.
Distinct survivors: Seven playable heroes with unique attributes and starting equipment.
Essential equipment: Earn during play and trade with other players.
Play your way: Customizable gamepad, mouse and keyboard controls.
Worldwide multiplayer: Cloud-based backend with region selector means no NAT issues.
Outbreak: The New Nightmare is the 3D re-imagining of the Outbreak series by Dead Drop Studios. Return to the roots of survival horror with fixed camera angles, crushing difficulty, strict inventory management and the hordes of the undead. Now available on Steam Early Access!
Single-Player Demo Now Available
Experience a small slice of the apocalypse in the single-player Outbreak demo! Learn the basics of survival by playing through the Tutorial campaign scenario as Mason. Once you're ready, take on the first portion of the Captive Nightmares scenario as Quies attempts to escape a horrifying prison. Download the demo today!
About the Game
Explore a nightmarish environment, scrounge for supplies, and battle the undead in Outbreak -- an online co-op/offline survival horror game. The clock never stops as you attempt to manage an extremely limited inventory with a murderous horde on the hunt. Choose between acquiring additional weapons, healing items, or necessary tools for progression. You have only one life. Make it count!
Friendly play: 4-player online co-op multiplayer featuring voice chat.
Cut the cord: All modes playable in offline single-player with pause support.
Campaign Mode: Play the entire story alone or in up to 4-player co-op!
Nightmares Mode: Narrative hardcore single-player story mode.
Onslaught Mode: Fight waves of endless enemies alone or with friends!
Offline backup: Optional Partner AI bot in solo Campaign & Onslaught modes.
Dark atmosphere: Explore a deserted hospital infested by the undead.
Brutal difficulty: Your character only has a single life; includes 3 difficulty settings.
Limited inventory: Decide which items are worthy, and which should be left behind.
Expansive arsenal: Defend yourself with a multitude of firearms and melee weapons.
Challenging puzzles: Scour each room to solve puzzles and learn about the outbreak.
High replayability: Semi-random enemy and item layouts make every playthrough unique.
Distinct survivors: Seven playable heroes with unique attributes and starting equipment.
Essential equipment: Earn during play and trade with other players.
Play your way: Customizable gamepad, mouse and keyboard controls.
Worldwide multiplayer: Cloud-based backend with region selector means no NAT issues.
Game Details
- Developer
- Dead Drop Studios
- Publisher
- Dead Drop Studios
- Average Playtime
- 4 hours
- ESRB Rating
- Teen