Outbound Wiki

The crafting system in Outbound, covering workstations, blueprints, resource processing, and the full crafting pipeline.

Systems3/30/2026 3 min readTheRealMaverick

A comprehensive beginner's guide to Outbound covering your first steps, the Bio Burner, crafting progression, Signal Towers, recycling, farming, energy management, van building, exploration, the dog companion, multiplayer co-op, and common mistakes to avoid.

Guides4/4/2026 2 min readDarkKnight_X

The dog companion in Outbound is a functional pet adopted from the Paws & Whiskers Lodge. Added as the seventh Kickstarter stretch goal, the dog fetches items, carries supplies, returns them to the vehicle, and responds to player commands.

Gameplay4/3/2026 3 min readluna

Outbound supports online co-op for up to four players who share a camper van. Sessions are drop-in/drop-out with the host's save persisting. Compatible with PlayStation Portal.

Gameplay4/3/2026 3 min readDarkwhispers

The camper van is the central element of Outbound, serving as the player's vehicle, home, workshop, and mobile farm. It features a modular building system, fold-away travel mechanic, pop-up second floor, and electric motor powered by renewable energy.

Gameplay4/4/2026 2 min readluna

Resources are the raw materials that fuel every system in Outbound. Players gather lumber, fibre, rocks, scrap metal, ores, food, and litter from the open world, then process them at workstations like the Sawmill, Recycler, Metal Smelter, and Spinning Wheel into refined materials for crafting, building, cooking, and energy production.

Gameplay4/4/2026 2 min readTheRealMaverick

The technology tree in Outbound is the game's progression system, gating new recipes, workstations, building modules, and upgrades behind blueprints acquired from Signal Towers and Points of Interest using Download Vouchers earned through recycling.

Gameplay4/4/2026 2 min readDarkKnight_X

Biomes are the distinct world regions in Outbound. The game features a seamless open world divided into multiple biomes, each with unique terrain, resources, landmarks, and energy conditions. Two biomes have been revealed: The Outdoors and The Coast.

World4/4/2026 2 min readDarkKnight_X

The building system in Outbound is a grid-based modular construction system that lets players transform an empty camper van into a personalized mobile home. Players place walls, furniture, workstations, and decorations inside the van, on the exterior, and on the rooftop, with all structures folding into compact boxes for travel.

Gameplay4/4/2026 2 min readluna

How the backpack inventory, van storage, and encumbrance systems work in Outbound.

Systems3/16/2026 3 min readArcanix

All confirmed cooking recipes in Outbound, including ingredients, crafting stations, and food effects.

Gameplay3/26/2026 2 min readwillowmist

The Outdoors is the starting biome in Outbound, featuring lush forests, open plains, wheat fields, and mountains. It is the setting for the free Steam demo.

World2/22/2026 2 min readMikoTanaka

Outbound is an open-world cozyvival game by Square Glade Games where players explore diverse biomes in an electric camper van, craft, farm, and build in a solarpunk near-future setting. Supports 1-4 player online co-op.

General4/4/2026 4 min readDarkwhispers

A practical strategy guide for managing energy in Outbound. Covers early game fuel priorities, solar panel placement, wind turbine positioning, hydro generator siting, mixed energy setups, biome-specific strategies, battery management, and how to go fully renewable.

Farming in Outbound covers mobile garden beds on the camper van, confirmed crops (wheat, tomatoes, carrots, herbs, berries, mushrooms), watering mechanics, greenhouses, growth cycles, automated farming, biome effects, multiplayer gardens, and the connection to cooking.

Gameplay4/3/2026 3 min readDarkwhispers

A guide to building and optimizing the camper van in Outbound: layout planning, modular system, multi-floor expansion, rooftop strategy, energy placement, and the fold-into-boxes mechanic.

Guides4/3/2026 3 min readMikoTanaka

Answers to the most common questions about Outbound, covering combat, multiplayer, platforms, pricing, gameplay length, and more.

Guides4/3/2026Darkwhispers

A collection of practical tips and tricks for Outbound covering exploration, energy management, crafting, building, farming, driving, resource management, and multiplayer co-op strategies.

Guides4/3/2026Darkwhispers

The Outbound demo is a free, open-ended preview available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. First launched during Steam Next Fest in February 2026, it offers approximately 2-3 hours of gameplay with full multiplayer co-op support for up to 4 players.

General4/4/2026Darkwhispers

The various wild animals players can encounter, feed, and interact with across Outbound's biomes.

A comprehensive guide to Outbound's controls covering keyboard-and-mouse input, full controller support, camera perspectives, on-foot and driving controls, building mode, crafting, mini-game interactions, difficulty settings, and supported languages.

General4/3/2026 2 min readTheRealMaverick

The Bio Burner is the starting energy source in Outbound. Mounted in the back of the camper van, it burns biodegradable materials like fibre and lumber to charge the shared battery and power the electric motor.

Systems4/3/2026 2 min readMikoTanaka

Outbound's 'cozyvival' survival mechanics include hunger and health bars with gentle consequences, van battery management, and no permanent death. Designed to provide structure without punishment.

Gameplay3/16/2026 3 min readDarkwhispers

The Coast is the second biome in Outbound, added in the October 2025 beta build (v0.7.6). It features tropical shores, rocky cliffsides, gigantic redwood forests, sandy beaches, and an old lighthouse landmark. The region introduces new resources, energy conditions, and exploration challenges distinct from The Outdoors.

World4/4/2026 2 min readMikoTanaka

The character editor in Outbound is the in-game interface where players customize their explorer's body type, hairstyle, hair color, clothing, and skin tone. It was the tenth and final Kickstarter stretch goal, unlocked on the last day of the campaign.

Gameplay4/4/2026 2 min readSableQuill

A comprehensive guide to Steam Achievements in Outbound, covering the confirmed Packrat achievement, expected achievement categories based on the game's core systems, collectible tracking, and tips for completionists.

The development history of Outbound, from Square Glade Games' origins and the Kickstarter campaign to alpha and beta testing, the gamescom CommUnity Choice Award, and the April 23, 2026 launch.

General4/4/2026 3 min readDarkKnight_X

The interactive world map, biome regions, landmarks, and navigation tools in Outbound.

Collectibles in Outbound include rock cairns, garden gnomes, bobbleheads, bottle caps, and paint booths. These items are hidden throughout the game's biomes and encourage thorough exploration.

The recycling system in Outbound lets players collect litter from the world, process it in the Recycler Machine on the camper van, and earn Download Vouchers used to unlock blueprints at Signal Towers.

Square Glade Games is a Netherlands-based indie studio co-founded by Tobias Schnackenberg and Marc Volger, developers of Outbound and Above Snakes.

General3/30/2026 3 min readluna

NPCs in Outbound provide delivery and hauling tasks, trade opportunities, and environmental storytelling. Players can interact with characters found at landmarks and settlements.

Gameplay3/15/2026 2 min readDarkKnight_X

Outbound's Kickstarter campaign ran from August 13 to September 12, 2024. It raised EUR 265,679 from 5,197 backers (885% of its EUR 30,000 goal), unlocking all 10 stretch goals including camping, fishing, beekeeping, kite flying, a dog companion, and a character editor.

Community4/4/2026 2 min readTheRealMaverick

Silver Lining Interactive is a UK-based indie game publisher headquartered in Cheshire, England. Founded in 2024, the company partnered with Square Glade Games to publish Outbound.

General4/4/2026Darkwhispers

Outbound features a solarpunk-inspired art style with vibrant colors, soft lighting, and a Pixar-like visual quality. The game's aesthetic draws primary inspiration from Chobani's 'Dear Alice' animated advertisement.

PC system requirements, console platform details, supported features, and the 17 supported languages for Outbound. Minimum specs start at a GTX 1050 with 4 GB RAM.

General4/3/2026 2 min readDarkwhispers

Outbound launches April 23, 2026, across PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Priced at $24.99 USD with a 10% launch discount. Physical and collector's editions available.

General4/3/2026 3 min readMikoTanaka

Outbound includes leisure activities funded as Kickstarter stretch goals: fishing, beekeeping, kite flying, camping, tire inflation, and more. These provide relaxation alongside core gameplay.

Gameplay3/16/2026 2 min readluna

Setting up camp, building campfires, outdoor cooking, and resting at scenic locations in Outbound.

Gameplay3/15/2026 3 min readluna