The Outlast Trials: Toxic Shock Update - Explained

Hello everyone, and welcome to a video where we look at more story and lore from Red Barrels' latest entry in the Outlast Series, The Outlast Trials! The Toxic Shock Update just dropped, and we also got a load of new lore documents to sift through and unpack!
CHAPTERS
Intro - 0:00
The New Year - 0:39
Toxic Shock - 5:32
Unit 731 - 6:26
Hermann Goering - 8:57
D9 - 11:03
Korea POWs - 12:32
Final Things - 14:03
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[@Sir_Fenity]

Just want to thank you for what you do, a lot of these games I'm too anxious to actually play, but the lore is super intriguing so I still get to experience them.

[@Horsebandit571]

Admitting you’re too scared to play these is kinda funny ngl but I agree his content is great and covers a lot of good stuff some that you couldn’t know from playing just the game.

[@rachalc3092]

Try Trials. I was the same way with Outlast 1 and 2. I didn't wanna play them but I loved the lore. Im a chicken but having a blast in Trials. It's easier to handle the scares with a group lol

[@priscilladominiquepalma112]

I super agree.

[@hoshii_5797]

Lmao, buddy is too scared to play a video game

[@rachalc3092]

@hoshii_5797 scary videogame is way worse than watching a scary movie. Your failure and horrifyingly brutal death is on you, not some script writer 😂

[@aidanfedorochko3728]

Outlast Trials really loves it Cold War and World War II history rabbit holes.

[@zayde2316]

I honestly love the outlast trials. I’m fascinated with how they use real world things like MK Ultra, or project paperclip to further there story. I also love learning about these projects. Thanks man!

[@victorbernal1259]

It almost makes me think that some pharmaceutical is trying to create the wall rider lmao 🤣 😂

[@zayde2316]

@@victorbernal1259 I know right! 🤣🤣

[@holmesowen8558]

You should look into the Montreal Experiments :) they’re not really a part of the outlast story but it was the Canadian extension of MKUltra headed up by the same people. The CIA is responsible for some truly fucked up stuff

[@JV_RX]

Red Barrels has outdone themselves… I’ve heard some people say that the update was minorly lackluster from a gaming standpoint… I love it. All things aside.. the amount of historical alignment and understudy for the sake of lore is spectacular. They have consistently proven to Outlast fans that they do love this game. Thank you Red Barrels.

[@CanyonALynn]

I love that you go into the background history instead of just regurgitating basic info directly from the game! It gives much needed context for the overall story. And I agree with the fact that probably since day one, my theory is even before that, Easterman is being subject to some higher, overaching experiment by Murkoff but more specifically Dr. Wernicke. And if he's the 'god' of Temple Gate, then... ...I love Outlast! ETA: So, hold on a moment. The Korean POW thing that the CIA/Murkoff pulled Easterman into in the very beginning was based fundamentally a lie? All Easterman originally wanted to know, to understand, what happened to his older brother Stanley during the Korean War. I *really* think Easterman was scouted out by the CIA/Murkoff (like a prime-prime asset) before he even was approached by the CIA. My theory is that his 'research' in Hong Kong was a test and he somehow passed when he accidentally generated enough trauma in one of the subjects to briefly summon the Skinnerman. Just a theory.

[@GamingHarryYT]

Unless the Skinnerman is represented in a different way to different groups of people. Maybe the Skinnerman took on a different form for the HK POWs, than that of Easterman to the Reagents. For example, the Skinnerman to BLAKE, could’ve been the entity in the school, which was of course a representation of how he saw Loutermilch.

[@CanyonALynn]

@GamingHarryYT Agreed. I also believe the ongoing deeper fan theory that this phenomenon(?) is unique to the Outlast universe. It is an entity that has a unique appearance based on the thoughts/experiences/sanity of either the individual and/or group. Almost like a personal Silent Hill entity. Therefore, the Temple Gate god, Skinnerman (both Hong Kong and Sinyala versions), Loutermiltch, and the Walrider are the same type of phenomenon brought forth by different minds. I think Dr. Wernicke is trying to artificially recreate it, which he briefly did in Berlin, but for what overall purpose...?

[@sabrinanursalfiah39]

Make me wonder what happened to murkoff after the MK ultra end in 1973, maybe they are hiding and destroy the eviden of their cruel experimen that what i think but what about reagent what to them do they leave a normal life and start a family as a new person or they join the cult.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

What did Wernicke do in Berlin?

[@CanyonALynn]

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 In Berlin, while he was working for the N*zis in 1938, he created the first iteration of the Morphogenic Engine and caused a very brief flash/appearance of an entity. This is thought to be the very first appearance of the Walrider, or an entity/phenomenon like it. This information comes from a document Miles Upshur found during Outlast 1 called The Spirit Breach.

[@ryukatoma2338]

Fun fact if it hasn't already been posted. JFK was the 2nd youngest president, the youngest was Teddy Roosevelt who was 1 year younger than. JFK at 42.

[@Listening_Books12345]

He was also the first Catholic to serve in the office! I think Biden is the second.

[@ryukatoma2338]

@Listening_Books12345 Yeah, it was a big to do. If I remember right one of the criticisms from Republicans was that if he was elected, he would take orders from the pope and disregard the voice of the people. It's been a hot minute so I could be mistaken on that though.

[@Vtoq]

@@ryukatoma2338 You are correct, fears of being loyal to the church and not the state.

[@aaronw937]

I love the history lessons you're providing.

[@ilanselaphiel2557]

3:27 wait, they went to see a new prime asset? So we're finally getting a new prime asset teased? That's exciting!

[@replacableVessel]

New event “Prime” starts tomorrow! Maybe we will get new files about the new prime asset

[@v1v1d1ty]

My favorite KZbinr is back with another banger about my favorite game series!! Thank you Gaming Harry for your awesome videos!

[@lykoslycan]

I hated / failed history in school but something about the way you explain it has my attention by the throat 👀 keep up the amazing work as always man! 💜

[@skeletaltrees]

a lot of learning can be affected by the teacher, glad you found something that works for you!

[@SylviaTheMando]

I love watching this oml I don’t like playing those games but I sure do love lore

[@genoveus]

I gotta ask: Did you really do all that research with the newspaper clips? Or were those in-game? Because that is some unreal effort, especially trying to establish a connection between OUTLAST’s lore and real life history. That is some amazing work!

[@GamingHarryYT]

Yeah I have a subscription to the New York Times TimesMachine. Which has all newspapers since like 1851

[@genoveus]

@@GamingHarryYT​​⁠​⁠ Damn! The amount of research you’ve done for topics like MK ULTRA and unit 731 is astounding; which isn’t even for a historical synopsis video like what Simon Whistler does; but for an OUTLAST video. What you’re doing is so intriguing, that your video made interested researching these historical topics myself; thank you for your work and please keep doing these type of videos.

[@sadiya6621]

wow harry u put so much effort into the videos ,specially linking them to the actual historic events, that really helps in undertsanding the lore so much .. well done my friend :)

[@Ryan_McGee]

I'm absolutely loving these Outlast videos.

[@rubenr.2470]

Thanks for everything man❤❤

[@coolcat5814]

Happy new year to the outlast universe, I guess?

[@BoethiahsLittlePogChampion]

Love the lore vids for Outlast ❤ I'm having so much fun on the Toxic Shock event! I can't seem to find the time to read through the new lore myself!😂

[@quota4eva]

I really enjoy these ty bro

[@solarianvoid-pi9428]

I once again commend your care and attention to pronunciation of German names, it’s really nice to hear Also, most of the games you cover are too scary for me and you supply such a vast background-information in your video essays, I really enjoy your content I watch a few channels that do video essays on (horror) games but your dedication to include relevant world history and give a well-rounded full picture is outstanding

[@GamingHarryYT]

Thanks! Glad you like the videos!

[@ahmedyehia1138]

ur channel is a gem ❤❤

[@guineapiggins]

It feels so weird seeing outlast be a live service

[@StackerOfKnowledge]

Due to the time period I was thinking that perhaps the toxic shock gas could be the gas later dropped during the Vietnam War codenamed project orange? I say that simply cuz the events are documented 10~ years prior to the war, the gas has an orange hue in game, and causes permanent health damage.

[@echodalizard]

Great video, just finished grinding Toxic Shock and wanted some context.

[@AllGamerOfficialChannel]

Awesome video bro 🥳😎

[@cynicalia]

Thanks

[@ZaksterPlayz]

2:56 You gave Red Barrels a great idea for an ending.

[@iamtrying2690]

"Spoilers Ahead" Spoil it all! I love these lore, but I don't have the heart to play the series. Imma just sit back and let you do the talking (and screaming while playing the game.) Great video!

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Every time an expansive game like outlast drops a new dlc and you do a video on it, i have to go back and watch the OG too to remember what the story was

[@adityadora1]

Please do a bioshock story review harry. Would love to see it.

[@AmPlant]

What I've learned today is that one ought not to go drinking with Murkov employees. I'mma file that under "no shit"

[@Lycan_of_1941]

Is it okay to accept requests, if so I got Ideas for your next video. New Lore and Order Films for idea: 1. Entire Wolfenstein Story So Far 2. Entire Dead Space Story So Far 3. Entire Doom Story So Far 4. We Happy Few Explained 5. Entire Five Nights at Freddy’s Story So Far 6. Entire Castlevania Lords of Shadow 7. Entire Dishonoured Story So Far 8. Entire Doom Story So Far 9. Alice Return to Madness Explained 10. Vampyr Explained 11. Zombi Explained 12. Inscryption Explained 13. Clive Barker’s Jericho 14. The Suffering Ties That Bind 15. Entire Silent Hill Story So Far 16. Entire Dead Rising Story So Far New Retro Vault Ideas 1. Dino Crisis 2 2. Dino Crisis 3 3. Medieval 2 4. Resident Evil Code Veronica 5. Silent Hill 4 The Room 6. Original Resident Evil 7. Original Resident Evil 2 8. Original Resident Evil 3 9. Cry of Fear 10. Manhunt 11. Manthunt 2

[@Lycan_of_1941]

Even the Entire Fallout Story So Far

[@pigeon2910]

You should make these yourself weirdo

[@Lycan_of_1941]

@@pigeon2910 I made them myself. To appreciate his lore and story explaining. It’s to have an idea to better understand the story for the future.

[@watchmehope6560]

​@@Lycan_of_1941don't fall for the bait. He's just trying to get a reaction outta you lol.

[@Lycan_of_1941]

@@watchmehope6560 Lol, Pretty accurate, know the peoples reactions after the comments. Got a little giggle from your words.

[@estarriaofficial6463]

I’m excited to see the new Prime Asset tbh

[@realtalkrealthingsent.8024]

I was going through the dark pictures playlist and noticed you don’t have little hope up anymore. Did something happens?

[@ismaelgingles9409]

When I get documents or files and try to look at them I can scroll down or move lower to see them how do I scroll down to see it

[@stormytaylor5688]

god my favorite genre of fiction is historical fanfiction (this also includes things like abraham lincoln vampire hunter and the musical anastasia)

[@ferndodd]

Dude, seeing dihydrocodeine mentioned was creepy as I was on that for many years as a teen due to my chronic pain caused by daily dislocations. I guess I'm technically still taking it as I'm on codeine and paracetamol which is what dihydrocodeine is in just one pill.

[@kydiasan21]

Ehlers-Danlos?

[@ferndodd]

​@@kydiasan21 Spot on, you a fellow spoonie?

[@kydiasan21]

@@ferndodd Not exactly. Part of the chronic pain crowd, but not EDS specifically. I've seen it around and I have such empathy for people that struggle through it. It seems like one of the worst conditions.

[@williamnazco6760]

Started playing this game when it came out on console best decision I’ve made

[@deepwhatever]

Hi Harry! Could you take a look at the game Broken Pieces? I think there's a good story there for you to explain. Cheers from Portugal.

[@dr.savaran3496]

It would be cool if you did the whole yakuza/Like a dragon franchise story video

[@GamingHarryYT]

Just looked at how many games there are. Hell no 😂

[@watchmehope6560]

My poor guy would be playing those games for a long time. They're so packed with things lmao.

[@dr.savaran3496]

@@GamingHarryYT Hahaha well, it was worth a try.

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Harry when are u going to drop a signalis story explained ❤🎉

[@meese5892]

I'm waiting on the Daymare 1998 video, games plot is confusing but awesome

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can you cover velvet assassin?

[@rofflesvanwagon]

Kinda feels like this games servers are dead if you wanna play after midnight, pst for me mainly

[@th01m3nn]

You can switch regions, perhaps there are more actives in other regions

[@rofflesvanwagon]

​@@th01m3nn I'll have to re-install

[@watchmehope6560]

I feel the game overall is dead at times lol. The first week it was packed. The second week...eh. not bad. Third and fourth week I would have just a small handful of agents. NOw i hust have empty rooms until I find a party

[@lordcookie1935]

your videos are so amazing your like the history teacher I never had

[@notfound1735]

W content

[@bleyd__]

❤❤❤

[@audycjablabla6977]

Oh my god they literally mentioned Unit 731 Who knows.. Know's.. That they were really THE WORST Also big thx To Wendigoon

[@Glaaki13]

I was the 2nd gunman on the grassy knold

[@rutvik3333]

I am once again asking for Returnal

[@Alex-yp5oo]

After this event is over what happens to the documents you collect?

[@th01m3nn]

They will just remain here I suspect, they are lore of the game

[@OctavianAfton]

@@th01m3nn can confirm, we still have docs from giester and winter kills.

[@thestreamer3513]

​@@OctavianAfton can you still find them?

[@kemyaali2056]

plate person here : please can you do the new chilla games ? they realeased couple new games and i only watch yours

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[@masterabir7657]

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[@sinner2133]

Yo this happened to my buddy Eric

[@cooliomendez88]

Whatever you do please make sense of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R universe, it is mystifying.

[@benjaminaltube8731]

Not a big fan of these live service content drops. But the videos always make it better, thanks Harry

[@angryanthropologist9515]

1 min ago whoooooo

[@control4050]

Can you make a video on Fallout series? Filmcomicsexplained beat you to it. Can you make one on Uncharted series as well.

[@wolfman-qe1em]

Where's the cod zombies story?

[@KevinAlcocer-pn6wr]

what is your futbol club that you like

[@SaturnSenshi3105]

“Conspiracy” Sure buddy. For you. Lol

[@AbsolAhm]

While the story is interesting and all, dont people get annoyed with waiting for every little story update and forgetting what was even going on? I personally really loathe the live service format. Especially when its done to existing single player story games.

[@loganf8815]

Yes, as a diehard outlast fan I agree, I love lore and hate waiting 3-4 months for the next update. By that time game wears me out

[@JudeBoi1313]

Considering this is the most lore we’ve ever had in an outlast game and the fact that we’re gonna be getting more over this games life cycle as compared to just having it all dumped on us at launch, not really.

[@bleyd__]

how do you guys wahtch movies and series then? lol

[@watchmehope6560]

Must be you or something. I never forget good lore. And I love waiting for even better lore. Which outlast delivers.

[@Chkhitoooo]

Next: FALLOUT game series explained 😎

[@LiamGers-cx1kn]

Don’t get your hopes up, we’re still waiting on the Metal Gear video.

[@tyj5721]

I dont want to sound like I'm being defensive over the CIA, im by no means a fan, but why do you insist on downplaying the actions of the USSR in every video about the cold war? Why are you pretending that the soviets carried out justice against unit 731 while the US immorally used their research when, in reality, the soviets did the exact same thing: setting up their own biological weapons research lab using the research they recovered as well as research given to them in return for leniency by members of 731. Like you dont need to be spreading literal soviet propoganda to tell the truth about government actions during the Cold War. It is insulting to people's intelligence to think we wont notice.

[@GamingHarryYT]

Soviet Propaganda 😂 bruh the Cold War is over. Nobody is spreading any propaganda. Stop being defensive.

[@tyj5721]

@@GamingHarryYT I'm not being defensive. I'm just bringing up how odd it is that you include historical context for the events, but it is seemingly intentionally incorrect. Its especially confusing when you purposefully introduce comparisons between what the countries did and then just misrepresent one side. I suppose it's to emphasize the sinister nature of the government's actions during the time, but it's not like we don't know what really happened. Like I said, it's just bizarre to add ahistorical historical context. No need for you to be so defensive, bruh 😂

[@Discombobulate453]

Lmao. Propaganda 😂

[@tyj5721]

@Discombobulate453 I think you misunderstood me. I'm not saying he is making propaganda. I'm saying he is falling for and repeating 80 year old propaganda. The Soviet trials were literally propaganda show trials with the explicit purpose of trying to make the same comparison made in the video and obfuscating the Soviet use of the research. My point is that he literally fell for propaganda, and the info is inaccurate because of it.

[@Discombobulate453]

@@tyj5721 haha. It’s not though. He’s presenting it as the game is presenting it. But he’s also not wrong, the soviets imprisoned the scientists and researchers from 731, whilst the US gave them jobs on their own bio weapons program. That’s the harsh truth. Both sides were buttholes during the Cold War, but the whole thing about the Outlast Trials is focusing on the dark stuff that the US Government and the CIA got up to. That’s not falling for Soviet propaganda, it’s a presentation of true history, like it or not.

[@emilyjades]

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