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Outbreak: Shades of Horror - Next-Gen Retro Survival Horror

Created by Dead Drop Studios

Survive the opening hours of an undead outbreak alongside a wide cast of survivors in this online co-op retro survival horror nightmare

Latest Updates from Our Project:

DINOBREAK Takes a Bite Out of Consoles and PC Platforms Today!
6 months ago – Wed, Oct 04, 2023 at 10:06:48 AM

Hello Survivors!

We've made it to the finish line for DINOBREAK!  It's available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via Smart Delivery, Steam, and Epic Games Store!

If you purchase on Xbox, Epic Games, or Steam, you can receive a 20% launch discount through October 10th!

Key Features:

  • Multiple difficulty modes, including the all new Assisted and Easy options to allow all players to enjoy the adventure!
  • Switch between fixed camera, over-the-shoulder, or first person shooter modes at any time during gameplay.
  • Classic survival horror mechanics meld with intense action and hordes of monsters.
  • Extremely cheesy and stiff voice acting to bring the past alive.
  • Experience the entire story in a narrative driven classic campaign.
  • Hit the arcade in Operation: Feral Raptor, a non-stop action packed bonus mode across the entire city
  • Limited inventory space, and limited saving, will keep you on your toes.
  • Extreme gore paints the city in blood as the dinosaur's rampage unfolds.

We really hope you all enjoy the game!  If you're picking it up, let us know and please tell us what you think! 

If you buy DINOBREAK on Steam or Xbox and enjoy it, please leave us a positive review! It really helps us out much more than you know!

We'll hopefully have more news to share in the coming weeks!

Until next time, take care Survivors!

DINOBREAK Stream Tonight at 7PM ET! Win a Copy! Release TOMORROW!
6 months ago – Tue, Oct 03, 2023 at 03:20:05 PM

Hello Survivors!

This is just a quick note to let you know we are streaming tonight at 7PM ET on our Twitch channel!  It'll be all about DINOBREAK, which launches at an MSRP of $19.99 USD worldwide tomorrow October 4th on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One Steam, and Epic Games Store.

If you tune in tonight, you can win a copy of DINOBREAK!  So make sure you pop in!

DINOBREAK is a spiritual successor to Dino Crisis and features thrilling action combat alongside classic survival horror resource management and puzzles!  It also features extra entry-level difficulties, optional two player local co-op multiplayer, multiple camera options (fixed, third-person, and first-person), plenty of unlockables, and a bonus arcade mode called Operation: Feral Raptor!

Pre-orders for DINOBREAK are currently open on Nintendo Switch, and you can wishlist the game on Steam and Epic Games Store!  If you enjoy the game once it launches, we would really greatly appreciate if you could leave a positive review. You can do this on platforms like Steam and Xbox!

We hope you enjoy the stream, and we're excited to share more with you in the near future in regards to Shades of Horror and our other projects!  If you are unable to make it to the stream tonight, it will be posted in its entirety on our YouTube channel, so keep an eye out for that! We'll also share it here on Kickstarter tomorrow!

Until next time, Survivors!

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated Hits Epic Games Store Today! Stream Tonight With DINOBREAK!
7 months ago – Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:00:51 AM

Hello Survivors!!

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated launches on Epic Games today!
Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated launches on Epic Games today!

Today marks the debut of Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated on Epic Games Store!  This release arrives NOW with improved balance and achievements!

Our full catalog of legacy Outbreak games are coming to Epic Games Store! Our next release is Outbreak: Epidemic Viral Terror on September 27th!
Our full catalog of legacy Outbreak games are coming to Epic Games Store! Our next release is Outbreak: Epidemic Viral Terror on September 27th!

As with all of our legacy re-releases on Epic Games Store, if you purchase this title between now and September 19th, you'll receive a 40% discount!  Please consider wishlisting our upcoming titles; it really helps us out a lot!

As per usual with it being a Wednesday, we'll be streaming on our Twitch channel TONIGHT Sept 13th at 7PM ET! We'll be showing off Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated and talking about DINOBREAK! If you tune in, you may even win a copy of the former!

That's all for now, Survivors!  Thank you for your continued support!

DINOBREAK Launches October 4th On PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC!
7 months ago – Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 07:27:45 AM

Hello Survivors!!

DINOBREAK launches October 4th 2023 for all major platforms!
DINOBREAK launches October 4th 2023 for all major platforms!

We are incredibly excited to announce that DINOBREAK launches October 4th, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Epic Games Store, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch at an MSRP of $19.99 (in the US)!

The crises of the past return in DINOBREAK as dinosaurs overwhelm a metropolitan city on a fateful night in 1999. Band together with survivors across the city to uncover the origins of the onslaught, and find a path to safety. DINOBREAK looks, sounds and plays like a '90s-era survival horror game. Cheesy acting, extreme gore, exhilarating action, and resource management await as you fight through hordes of dinosaurs to escape alive. Take one last trip to the world of survival horror in this one-of-a-kind adventure.

Features

  • Multiple difficulty modes, including the all new Assisted and Easy options to allow all players to enjoy the adventure!
  • Switch between fixed camera, over-the-shoulder, or first person shooter modes at any time during gameplay.
  • Classic survival horror mechanics meld with intense action and hordes of monsters.
  • Extremely cheesy and stiff voice acting to bring the past alive.
  • Experience the entire story in a narrative driven classic campaign.
  • Hit the arcade in Operation: Feral Raptor, a non-stop action packed bonus mode across the entire city.
  • Limited inventory space, and limited saving, will keep you on your toes.
  • Extreme gore paints the city in blood as the dinosaur's rampage unfolds.

You can wishlist DINOBREAK today on Steam and Epic Games Store! Please consider doing so as this helps us out a lot!

Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated launches for EGS on September 13th!
Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated launches for EGS on September 13th!

Our next legacy release on the Epic Games Store also launches this week!  Prepare for Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated on Wednesday, September 13th!

You can definitely expect another stream on our Twitch channel on Wed, Sept 13 at 7PM EST showing off this release and featuring more talk about DINOBREAK!  If you come by, you can win a copy of Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated!

That's all for now Survivors!  We'll be in touch again very soon!  As always, thank you for your support.  We can't wait to share more info about Shades of Horror and our other releases in the future!

DINOBREAK Chews Up Cypress Ridge! Outbreak: Endless Nightmares Restless Dreams Debuts on Epic! MAJOR Stream Tonight!
7 months ago – Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 07:00:25 AM

Hello, survivors!

Today we're announcing DINOBREAK for PC and consoles!  This new spin on Outbreak puts Cypress Ridge through a new crisis!  Check out the teaser trailer below!

Tonight, Wed August 30th at 7PM ET, we'll be providing the first details about the game on our Twitch channel!  Make sure you don't miss it!  If you like what you see, wishlisting the game on Steam and Epic Games Store helps us out a lot!

Outbreak: Endless Nightmares Restless Dreams releases on the Epic Games Store!
Outbreak: Endless Nightmares Restless Dreams releases on the Epic Games Store!

Today also marks the release of Outbreak: Endless Nightmares Restless Dreams on the Epic Games Store!  This new release includes an expansion pack of content originally intended for the ill-fated Google Stadia version of the game! That means a new anomaly, game balance changes, an expanded Nexus, and even more!

Our full catalog of legacy Outbreak games are coming to Epic Games Store! Next release is Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated on September 13th!
Our full catalog of legacy Outbreak games are coming to Epic Games Store! Next release is Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Reinvestigated on September 13th!

As with all of our legacy re-releases on Epic Games Store, if you purchase this title between now and September 5th, you'll receive a 40% discount!  Please consider wishlisting our upcoming titles; it really helps us out a lot!

On top of DINOBREAK details, we'll also be showing off Outbreak: Endless Nightmares Restless Dreams and its various additions during tonight's stream!  Again, make sure you join us at 7PM ET tonight to see the new contents and even win a copy of the game

Last, amidst all of this news, we'd like to assure you that development on Outbreak: Shades of Horror remains on-track and on-schedule! We hope you look forward to seeing more of it in the future!

Until next time, stay safe out there!