Released May 11, 2026 Steam Deck Verified

Outbound Game Guide

Complete guides for Outbound — the cozy open-world van-building explorer by Square Glade Games. Crafting recipes, biome strategies, vehicle upgrades, dog companion tips, and co-op advice.

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Outbound van parked in a sunny meadow near trees and rolling hills Two Outbound co-op players sitting together in the front seats of a camper van Outbound mobile base with solar panels and outdoor modules deployed beside a lake Outbound player looking at a dog companion in a grassy field
4 PlayersOnline Co-op
5 BiomesOpen World
6 Craft StationsBuild System
Border CollieDog Companion

Outbound Guides

Everything you need to master Outbound — from your first campsite to the mountain summit.

Outbound starter van parked in the Meadows biome
🌿 START HERE

Beginner's Guide

First 15 minutes walkthrough, priority checklist, and the 10 most common mistakes to avoid.

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Outbound crafting and inventory menu showing item slots and recipes
⚒️ ESSENTIAL

Crafting Guide

Complete recipe tables for all 6 crafting stations, resource locations, and unlock order.

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Outbound multiplayer scene with two players riding in the van cab
👥 CO-OP

Co-op Guide

Shared van mechanics, 4-player role division, save system, and multiplayer tips.

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Outbound first-person driving view from inside a camper van
💻 PC / DECK

System Requirements

Minimum, recommended, and ultra specs. Steam Deck performance and settings guide.

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Five Biomes

Recommended exploration order: Meadows → Dense Forest → Coast → Arid Desert → Mountain

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Meadows

Starting area. Best water energy. Adopt your dog here.

30–40% of game
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Dense Forest

Solar reduced 0.7×. Get Advanced Workbench blueprint here.

Camp by rivers
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Coast

Best wind energy. Tidal Pools open every ~20 min. Textile Station here.

Wind: 55 EU/hr avg
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Arid Desert

Best solar 1.3×. Need Cooling Module. Crystal Lens in caves.

⚠️ Heat danger
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Mountain

Needs Mountain Engine. Best wind. Chemistry Lab blueprint here.

Wind peak: 110 EU/hr

Core Systems

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Energy System

Solar, wind, and water wheels power your van. Battery capacity scales from 100 EU (basic) to 600 EU (ultra-cap). Target 800+ EU before entering the Mountain.

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Dog Companion

Border Collie with 8 fetch commands and 3 backpack tiers (+8 to +20 slots). Keep happiness ≥7 or fetch radius shrinks 20%. Unlock Expedition Pack at happiness level 6.

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Van Upgrades

4 engine tiers (40→65 km/h, 5°→45° slope). Chassis expands from 8 to 24 slots. Mountain Engine required for the final biome.