Things have been quiet from the world of Outcast of late. Following the release of remake Outcast: Second Contact in 2017, we learned that a true sequel, Outcast 2 – A New Beginning, was in development back in 2021. Then? Nothing. The promise of a beta that never materialised, and a handful of screenshots is all we’ve had to go on. That is, until now, with Appeal Studios revealing a combat trailer for the game, and the fact that it will now simply be known as Outcast: A New Beginning, dropping the ‘2’ from the title.
In Outcast: A New Beginning, you take on the role of Cutter Slade, ex-Navy SEAL. You must take on the challenge to engage in guerilla warfare, such as destroying enemy ammo convoys to weaken bases, shaping the success of the Talan uprising. At present, the game looks set to play very much like the original Just Cause. That’s a very good thing.
Outcast: A New Beginning Combat Trailer
This brand new Outcast: A New Beginning combat trailer showcases the dynamic and strategic elements that await you in the game. Players can modify weapons on the fly, harness powerful gadgets and ancient abilities, and tame the local wildlife to drive back the invaders.
Of note in the trailer are numerous new reveals. These include:
- Modular Gun
Throughout the game, you’ll find more than 30 different weapon modules that change the behaviour of your gun. Combine modules to try different combat styles. With 24 different modules (eight are doubled) and up to six weapon slots, the number of combinations is massive. Spoiler: it’s over 9000. If we consider all possible options, we’re talking 906.192 combinations. Feel free to do the math yourself. - Shield
Use your shield to defend yourself – or to attack. It works both as an offensive and defensive weapon. - Jetpack
Your jetpack allows you to travel quickly but also aids in combat. Upgrade it as you progress through the game. - Talan Powers
You’ll aquire helpful abilities by finishing a village quest – like anti-gravity powers or flying creatures dropping bombs on enemies. Those powers are a part of the natural ecosystem of Adelpha. But keep in mind: The better the job you did in helping those villages, the stronger your powers will be.
Outcast: A New Beginning is being developed by Appeal Studios in Charleroi, Belgium. The game will be available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, no release date has yet been announced for the game.
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