Kickstarter Campaign
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.
Overview
Square Glade Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for Outbound on August 13, 2024. The campaign asked for EUR 30,000 and was fully funded in under two hours. By the time it closed on September 12, 2024, it had raised EUR 265,679 from 5,197 backers, reaching 885% of the original goal. During the campaign, the game received over 65,000 additional Steam wishlists, peaking at 5,000 wishlists per day.
Reward tiers
Tier | Price |
|---|---|
Digital Standard Edition (Steam key) | EUR 25.00 |
Digital Alpha Edition (Steam key + alpha access) | EUR 50.00 |
Cotton Candy & Marshmallow companion skins | EUR 15.00 |
Aiyana Bobblehead (dashboard decoration) | EUR 10.00 |
Supportocado Charm | EUR 5.00 |
Celestial Tools cosmetic skin | EUR 4.00 |
Treats for Lucky (dog companion items) | EUR 1.00 |
Stretch goals
All 10 stretch goals were achieved during the campaign. Several of these unlocked features that expanded the game beyond its original scope.
Upgrade Units
Cozy Kites (Kite Flying)
Modular Sofas
A Companion (dog companion, community stretch goal)
More Mini Games
Building Plus
Character Editor (final stretch goal, unlocked on the last day)
Post-campaign
After the Kickstarter closed, a BackerKit late pledge store opened for anyone who missed the campaign. Late pledges included the Alpha Edition and Standard Edition at the same prices, though late backers did not receive certain exclusive rewards like the Discord backer role, charms, and soundtracks.
The development history article covers the full timeline from announcement through alpha and beta testing.