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Interactions with animal companions and the Paws & Whiskers Lodge in Outbound's largely unpopulated world.

Outbound's modular construction system for building on and inside the camper van using craftable components.

Preparing meals from harvested ingredients in Outbound using the van's food processor and portable cooking stations.

Growing plants, crops, and mushrooms in mobile gardens attached to the camper van in Outbound.

The first-person driving perspective in Outbound, added during development for a more immersive driving experience.

Outbound's character customization system, unlocked as the final Kickstarter stretch goal, with body type, skin, hair, and clothing options.

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

The cozy kite flying mini-game in Outbound, unlocked as a Kickstarter stretch goal.

Outbound's August 2024 Kickstarter that raised EUR 265,679 from 5,197 backers, funded in under two hours with all 10 stretch goals achieved.

The starting energy source in Outbound that burns biodegradable materials to power the camper van's electric motor.

The three renewable energy sources in Outbound that power the camper van: solar arrays, wind turbines, and hydro generators.

The crafting system in Outbound uses workstations like the Cooking Pot, Baking Oven, Food Processor, and Recycler to transform raw resources into tools, meals, and materials.

Timeline of Outbound's development: EUR 30,000 Kickstarter goal, EUR 265,679 raised from 5,197 backers, 10 stretch goals, alpha, beta, and demo milestones.

A beginner's guide to Outbound covering first steps in The Outdoors, early crafting at the Crafting Table, energy basics with the Bio Burner, and essential tips.

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

The dog companion in Outbound is a Kickstarter stretch goal feature. Players adopt and name a dog that fetches resources, carries supplies, and can be customized with skins.

The farming and cooking systems in Outbound let players grow carrots, tomatoes, grain, and mushrooms, then cook meals like Pizza, Bread, and Herbal Tea.

The modular building system in Outbound lets players customize the camper van's interior and exterior. Built structures fold into boxes for travel and unfold at camp.

Landmarks in Outbound are discoverable locations including the Fire Lookout, Sunbeam Acres Farm, Lilly's Windmill, Tree Hut, and more.

Resources in Outbound include gatherable materials like Lumber, Fibre, Rocks, Berries, mushrooms, Litter, Coarse Ore, and Scrap Metal found across biomes.

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.

Outbound includes a character editor, added as the final Kickstarter stretch goal, allowing players to customize their explorer's appearance.

Outbound's controls cover on-foot exploration, first/third-person van driving, building mode, and physical van interactions like opening doors and hatches.

A guide to building and optimizing the camper van in Outbound, covering layout strategy, energy placement, rooftop planning, and the fold-into-boxes mechanic.

Outbound's 'cozyvival' survival mechanics include hunger and health bars with gentle consequences. No permanent death or harsh penalties.

Outbound has a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle that affect energy production, resource gathering, and the game's visual atmosphere.

Beekeeping is a Kickstarter stretch goal mini-game in Outbound. Players catch bees and maintain colonies in beehives to produce honey.

Fishing is a Kickstarter stretch goal mini-game in Outbound. Players catch fish from rivers, streams, and coastal waters for cooking.

Outbound includes leisure activities funded as Kickstarter stretch goals: fishing, beekeeping, kite flying, camping, and tire inflation.

Outbound supports online co-op for up to four players who share a camper van. Available in the demo and compatible with PlayStation Portal.

Exploration in Outbound involves traversing biomes by van and on foot, discovering landmarks, Signal Towers, hidden gnomes, and environmental storytelling.

Progression in Outbound is driven by Signal Towers and Download Coupons. Players unlock blueprints for crafting recipes, building modules, and energy upgrades.

Outbound's energy system starts with the Bio Burner and expands to solar panels, wind turbines, and water generators as players progress toward full renewable sustainability.

The Coast is the second biome in Outbound, added in the October 2025 beta. It features tropical shores, redwood forests, sandy beaches, and the iconic lighthouse.

Outbound features four biomes. Two have been revealed: The Outdoors (the starting area) and The Coast (added in beta). Two more remain unannounced.

The electric camper van is the central mechanic in Outbound, a mobile base that players customize, expand, and drive across the open world.

Comprehensive overview of Outbound, the cozy open-world exploration-crafting game by Square Glade Games where players build a mobile home inside an electric camper van.