Miles Upshur

Miles Upshur is the main protagonist of Outlast.

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Miles was a young independent reporter who investigated the mystery of Mount Massive Asylum after an anonymous tip. However, once Miles learns the institute is overrun by its deranged patients, he's already trapped deep within the facility and spends all night trying to escape. He is eventually possessed by the Walrider and ascends to godhood, for better for worse.

Miles is completely defenseless and is armed with nothing but a camcorder, however his athletic and stealth abilities are impressive and the only thing that keeps him alive throughout the game.