Outbound is a cozy survival game by Square Glade Games, available on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, and Switch 2, with the free Fishing Update now live. The game is published by Sega and has a seasonal update roadmap.
Outbound is a cozy survival game from Square Glade Games, published by Sega. It blends relaxing, pressure-free play with survival crafting, a combination the developers trace to a desire to keep the creative growth of survival games while removing stress. Co-founder Tobias Schnackenberg cited a yogurt commercial depicting a sustainable, utopian future as a key inspiration for the game's hopeful world.
The game casts players as road-trippers driving a van through a forest park, gathering resources to build a home on top of the vehicle. It supports 4-player co-op and features a Bio Burner that converts resources into electric charge, a Workbench for crafting items from downloadable blueprints, and extensive van customization. During February's Steam Next Fest, it had one of the most-played demos and was fully funded on Kickstarter within two hours of launch.
The free Fishing Update, released in June and July 2026, adds a fishing system across all bodies of water, 32 collectible fish species, an aquarium display, and new camper customization options. Fish cannot be used as food, only for collection and decoration, reinforcing the game's slow-life focus. The update also includes new areas, a journal, and bug fixes. A seasonal roadmap promises future wildlife additions.
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Square Glade Games co-founder Tobias Schnackenberg discussed the origins of Outbound's cozy survival genre in an interview with Denfaminicogamer. The game combines relaxing, pressure-free play with survival crafting. Schnackenberg cited a yogurt commercial depicting a sustainable, utopian future as a key inspiration for the game's hopeful world.
Square Glade Games and Sega have released the free Fishing Update for the cozy survival game Outbound. The update adds a fishing system across all bodies of water, 32 collectible fish species, aquarium display, and new camper customization options. A seasonal roadmap promises future wildlife additions.
Square Glade Games has released the fishing update for Outbound, the co-op camping car adventure. The update adds 32 fish types across four biomes, three craftable rods, and an aquarium for display. Fish cannot be used as food, only for collection and decoration. The update also includes new areas, a journal, and bug fixes. Outbound is available on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch, and on Game Pass.
Sega has released a 'Before You Buy' trailer for Outbound, a cozy survival game by Square Glade Games. The video explains the game's open-world exploration, camper van customization, and multiplayer features. Outbound launches on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
Square Glade Games' Outbound, a 4-player co-op 3D exploration game, had one of the most-played demos during February's Steam Next Fest and was fully funded on Kickstarter within two hours of launch. The game casts players as road-trippers driving a van through a forest park, gathering resources to build a home on top of the vehicle. Key features include a Bio Burner that converts resources into electric charge, a Workbench for crafting items from downloadable blueprints, and extensive van customization with decorations like fairy lights and gingham curtains. The demo includes a single forest biome with branching paths, a day/night cycle, a tech tree, and accessibility options. The writer noted some issues: lighting decorations do not generate light, cooking is underdeveloped in the demo, and inventory management for items like download vouchers is cumbersome. Outbound is scheduled for release on PlayStation, Epic Games, and Xbox on April 23, with demos available for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.