Outbound releases May 11, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and May 14, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Square Glade Games and published by Square Glade Games and Secret Mode, it’s a cozy open-world exploration and building game where your home is a camper van you slowly transform into an off-grid dream. You gather materials, craft modular parts, power your setup through renewable energy, and treat travel as the loop, roll into a new place, build, improve, then drive on.
DLC
No DLC announced at this time.
Editions – what’s included
No special editions confirmed at this time.
Review
Outbound is the kind of cozy game that lives on one simple fantasy: having your own little world, then taking it with you. The van-as-home concept is doing most of the work here, because it gives every upgrade a practical meaning. Add a station, add storage, optimize energy, and suddenly your next trip feels smoother. It’s not “decorate a house.” It’s “build a system you can live in,” and that’s a satisfying flavor of progression.
The best version of Outbound will be one where the open world supports small discoveries, not endless chores. Cozy games can fall into the trap of turning every activity into a grind loop. Here, the loop should feel like a road trip: new scenery, light resource collection, a few small projects, then the pleasure of packing up and moving on. The renewable energy angle is a nice touch because it can create gentle constraints without feeling punitive. You’re not starving. You’re managing power, planning routes, and making choices about what matters in your setup.
Co-op (up to four players on the Steam page) could make it a great hangout game if the building tools are smooth and roles naturally emerge. The main caveat is long-term variety. Once players have a “good enough” van, the game needs new reasons to keep exploring beyond cosmetics.
Verdict: A strong cozy concept with real progression satisfaction, as long as its world stays discovery-driven and its systems don’t drift into busywork.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10-64 bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i3 10100F / Ryzen 3 3100 or equivalent | Intel i3-12100F / Ryzen 7 1700 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 570 or equivalent | NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 7600XT or better |
| Storage | 16 GB available space | 16 GB available space |
