So I’ve been hearing rumors about the next Outlast game possibly featuring a woman as the main character. This has me really hyped because I’ve been wanting to play as a female protagonist in this series for ages. I’m not expecting them to make her look like a supermodel or anything unrealistic, but I hope they create a believable female character that feels authentic. The horror game industry seems to be moving toward more diverse protagonists lately, and I think it would be amazing if Red Barrels decided to go this route. Has anyone else heard anything about this? What do you think about having a female lead in a horror game like Outlast?
Haven’t heard those rumors, but that sounds cool. Red Barrels nails character work, so I’m sure they’ll handle it well.
That would be awesome. Heather in Silent Hill 3 was amazing, so a well-written female lead could really shine in Outlast too.
I’m curious how they’ll handle the screaming and panic with a female voice actor. Outlast’s audio design is what makes it so terrifying.
A female lead like Ripley would be a fresh take. Let’s hope they deliver!
I’m totally down for this. Horror’s best protagonists are often women anyway - look at Alien, The Descent, or Fatal Frame. They nailed it. Outlast’s about running and hiding, not fighting, so gender doesn’t change the gameplay at all. Just write her well and it’ll be great.