Dreamcast online shooter Outtrigger now back online thanks to Dreamcast Live

We’re live with a new Dreamcast Live update, as Outtrigger’s online multiplayer is now back in action thanks to Dreamcast Live. This is all thanks to Dreamcast Live legends Shuouma and Flyinghead, who also recently brought Sega Tetris and Speed Devils: Online Edition back online through Dreamcast Live.

Similar to the story of Speed Devils Online, Shuouma began work getting Outtrigger online years ago, but was unable to finish the job by himself. Years later, he showed Flyinghead the work he had done and he finished it for him. Now we all get to enjoy some online Outtrigger action once again through a DreamPi or a Dreamcast Broadband Adaptor, for those lucky enough to own the latter.

Check out some more info beyond the break and then get to blasting in Outtrigger.

Outtrigger (2001) is the truest definition of a hidden gem. It was an online arena shooter designed by Sega AM2 and Yu Suzuki for Dreamcast and NAOMI arcade systems. Very few games of this type were ever present in arcades, but this was one of them, and it worked with a joystick and trackball. The Dreamcast version works with a standard controller or the Dreamcast mouse and keyboard. Outtrigger supported up to six players per online match (2-4 in local splitscreen multiplayer) and each player could choose from up to four characters with unique traits and weapons, which actually makes Outtrigger possibly one of the first Hero Shooters, or at least the first to not entirely be based on teams. If you love popular modern Hero Shooters like Marvel Rivals, Fragpunk, or Strinova, then Outtrigger’s the game to try if you wanna see where those games’ roots are.

 

Outtrigger is also now the second Dreamcast multiplayer shooter available to play online in the modern day. Until now, the only Dreamcast game of this sort working online today was Fred Durst’s Dreamcast game of choice: Quake III Arena (2000), which is also operable through Dreamcast Live. Outtrigger is every bit as fast and frantic as Quake III Arena is, but with that unmistakable Sega arcade charm, blue skies and all. Of course, due to its arcade roots, Outtrigger had much smaller maps for players to battle in, even though it also allowed for more players in a match than Quake III Arena did. You’re guaranteed to never see a quiet moment in a match because of that.

As per usual, you can check out the connection guide on the Dreamcast Live website for instructions on connecting your Dreamcast to their online network. Outtrigger supported the Dreamcast modem and broadband adaptor, but if you only have the former, then you’ll need a DreamPi to get it running through your broadband connection. You’ll also find instructions for that on Dreamcast Live. You can also check out their full list of Dreamcast games with supported online modes and features, of which there are now 45 as of this writing.

Are you into Outtrigger? Did you play it while the original official servers were still active? Did you ever come across the arcade game in Japan, where it was exclusively available? What online Dreamcast game are you hoping Dreamcast Live brings back next? Let us know in the comments below.

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