
As events unfold, a bright light leads Blake's helicopter to crash. What's Up with Outlast 2's Blake?Īt the outset of Outlast 2, journalist Blake Langermann wakes up from a nightmare concerning his friend Jessica Gray, whom Blake and his wife, Lynn, knew from their grade school days. It's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it tie to previous events, but does raise questions over how (or if) representatives from Murkoff had a role in constructing or operating the radio tower that broadcasts signals capable of inducing mind control. Roland was employed by Murkoff Corp., the company responsible for reopening Mount Massive Asylum. The report references one Jennifer "Jenny" Roland, pathologist from Outlast. One nod to the first game is found in the "Old Traveler" document. In point of fact, some juicy tidbits of information draw tenuous connections between Outlast and Outlast 2.ĭeveloper Red Barrels admitted early on that Outlast 2 would not be a direct sequel to the original game-meaning anyone could play the sequel without needing to get caught up first. How Does Outlast 2 Tie Into Outlast?Īt a glance, all the crazy happenings at Temple Gate seems unrelated to the crucible investigative reporter Miles Upshur went through at Mount Massive Asylum.

Whether you tried to make sense of what was happening in Outlast 2 or focused purely on the game's thrills and chills, this game will bring you up to speed on the main story beats and show you how the sequel connects to the original Outlast from 2013.īe aware that this guide does not shy away from spoilers! Steer clear until you've finished Outlast 2, or use the guide's headers to get answers only to specific questions and unravel the rest for yourself. You would, however, miss out on one of the strangest and most engrossing survival-horror stories in years. No one would fault you for running screaming through Outlast 2, ignoring most of the files and videos you find along your path while creatures out of nightmare nip at your heels.
