The long-running Outbreak series welcomes two new entries in one today: What Lydia Knows and Outbreak RPG. They’re available NOW as Outbreak The FEDORA Files: What Lydia Knows, a single package on Xbox Series X|S. This version joins the previously released Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam and Epic Games Store versions.
In What Lydia Knows, Detective Lydia Daniels’ partner Sanchez goes missing while researching a frightening case. Our heroine resolves to find him before it’s too late! The unnerving number of bodies accumulating at the Jackson Street storm drain is only the beginning of Cypress Ridge’s troubles. Lead Lydia to the sinister truth in this first episode of What Lydia Knows, a three-part visual novel prequel to the upcoming survival horror chiller Outbreak: Shades of Horror.
Players will make a multitude of decisions that will impact how this shocking story reaches its conclusion. Navigate Cypress Ridge and grill a variety of distinct characters, complete mini-games, and more to see each of the game’s 24 endings! As players discover more endings, new concept art and music tracks from the Outbreak series are unlocked for a peek behind the curtain! Players can also devise their own dialog and scenarios and share them with friends using the included Scene Studio’s intuitive tools.
The other half of the What Lydia Knows package is Outbreak RPG, an engrossing, turn-based adventure that’s exciting to return to time and time again with semi-procedurally generated content! Control Lydia and her party to rescue wayward survivors in the derelict streets of a city in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Each playable character has unique weapons, powers, and flaws to handle as they fight off savage zombies, brutes, and more.
Danger is lurking around every turn, so players must watch their backs. Select the right team mate to exploit enemy vulnerabilities, unleash massive spread damage, and maybe even score a critical hit. Face randomized events that may score some precious ammo or leave the squad worse for wear. Once ten survivors, each offering special benefits to the team, are extricated, players must face off against an unexpected threat before they can flee to safety. Every play-through of Outbreak RPG is thoroughly entertaining and surprising, and its four difficulty options allow players to always confront new challenges!
Outbreak The FEDORA Files: What Lydia Knows is a captivating bundle that presents players with a differentiated horror experience. Will Lydia evade danger long enough to smoke out what’s true, or will she take this tale’s sordid secrets to the grave?
From the Developer:
“We have once again challenged ourselves to create something new and invigorating with What Lydia Knows,” says Julia Wolbach, narrative lead, gameplay designer, and co-founder of Dead Drop Studios. “As a massive fan of visual novels, I was thrilled to dive into the genre and introduce not only more depth into our universe and into our characters, but also to embrace the interactivity of the medium and the personalities of our players to tell a truly compelling story. With the inclusion of Outbreak RPG and a myriad of bonus features, What Lydia Knows is the real deal; the package is bursting at the seams with fun, and the world of Outbreak has now expanded into previously uncharted territory!”
Platforms and Pricing:
Outbreak The FEDORA Files: What Lydia Knows is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store at an MSRP of $19.99 USD. International pricing may vary.
About Dead Drop Studios:
Dead Drop Studios is an indie game developer and publisher created and run by a husband and wife duo which focuses on creating retro-style survival horror games for the modern gamer. Their next announced title, Outbreak: Shades of Horror, is built in Unreal Engine 5 and brings a thrilling next-generation survival horror experience to console and PC platforms beginning summer 2024. The studio has also released fan favorite titles like Dinobreak, a spiritual successor to Dino Crisis, and Railbreak, an arcade gore-fest that could make The House of the Dead blush.
Important Links and Assets:
What Lydia Knows Press Package: https://t.ly/HdmjW
YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKbEM4OOa5U
Nintendo Switch Store Page: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/outbreak-the-fedora-files-what-lydia-knows-switch/
PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 Store Page: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP6088-PPSA22477_00-0283752590541643
Xbox Series X|S Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/outbreak-the-fedora-files-what-lydia-knows/9pc0wm0bl1c4
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587130/Outbreak_The_Fedora_Files_What_Lydia_Knows/
Epic Games Store Page: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/outbreak-the-fedora-files-what-lydia-knows-6069a4
Contact:
Please reach out with any questions or interview requests.
Email: cmoquet@deaddropstudios.com
Thank you for your time and interest!
Clayton M.
Community Manager
Dead Drop Studios