Yes, it is dangerous, and it can absolutely lead to you being gutted by a rusty machete. This will keep enemies from spotting you as easily, and also allow you to search nearby buildings and houses for much needed items like bandages, batteries, and even documents or recordings. Instead, crouch and sneak your way through the game. It may be tempting to just run through the game and ignore the plethora of buildings waiting to be explored. Trust us, there’s nothing worse than running out of batteries when a really dark hallway is waiting around the corner. It will save your batteries, and allow you to use your camera longer when you really need it. Instead, don’t be afraid to let the darkness in a little bit. It can be tempting to run around with Night Vision and Sound Tracking on all the time, but don’t fall for this ploy. Make sure you always have a backup hiding place, and you should be able to make it out with all your fingers attached. In fact, some enemies go out of their way to check hiding spots like barrels, streams, and even under beds and carts. It should also be mentioned that hiding doesn’t guarantee you won’t be found.

Because of this, you’ll want to hide when you’re sure that nobody is looking for you. If an enemy sees you run off into the water, or into a patch of grass, or if they even managed to somehow see you ducking into a barrel, they will find you.

If you want to survive in Outlast 2, you’re going to need to use your wits and your skills in stealth to survive the nightmare and rescue your wife.

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