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Unity Award & Interview!



Hey, Travellers!

As some of you might have noticed a wild award badge on the Steam page, Outbound has been honored with the Gamescom CommUnity Choice Award, and honestly… we’re still pinching ourselves.



Unity sat down with us for an interview where we got to talk about what this award means, how your support has carried us through development, and where we hope to take Outbound next. If you’d like to read it, you can check it out here: Unity Blog



This award means so much because you made it happen. From the earliest comments and wishlists, to hanging out in the community and sharing your excitement, you’ve helped shape this journey every step of the way. We’re beyond grateful. Thank you again for making this possible.

- The Outbound Team 🚐💨

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Thanks for being part of the ride!
- The Outbound Team 🚐💨

Bobblehead Design Contest!



Hey, Travellers!

With the spooky season upon us, we’ve decided to have some fun!

We’re excited to announce our very first Bobblehead Contest! This is your chance to get creative and design a figurine that could make its way into the game!

[h3]Contest Dates[/h3]
  • Starts: October 1st
  • Ends: October 22nd
  • 🏆 The winner will be chosen by the Outbound Dev Team!

[h3]How to Enter:[/h3]
  • Post your idea in the comments!
  • Link a sketch or drawing of your idea (if you like)!

You can also join the contest on Twitter if you like!

⚠️ A quick reminder: all designs must be SFW: so keep it fun, creative, and community-friendly.

We can’t wait to see the amazing ideas you come up with. Whether it’s quirky, cute, or totally out-of-the-box, this is your chance to leave your mark inside the game!

Want to be part of the journey with us? Come join our Discord server!


Want quick updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and sneak previews?
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Thanks for being part of the ride!
- The Outbound Team 🚐💨

Official Coast Biome Reveal!



Hey Travellers!
Back in August, we revealed a brand-new look at The Coast biome, and some of you sharp-eyed folks might have already spotted the trailer on the Xbox Showcase! And even more: we’re officially launching in the First Half of 2026! Stay tuned!

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The Coast is just one of the many beautiful places you’ll get to explore in Outbound, with distinct resources available for you to gather and craft unique things from! Of course, this is just the beginning, rest assured, there are more biomes on the way, each with their own style, mood, and surprises. So, whether you’re a forest, mountains or beach person, we hope you will find your place in Outbound!

Want to be part of the journey with us? Come join our Discord server!


Want quick updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and sneak previews?
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Thanks for being part of the ride!
- The Outbound Team 🚐💨

Your vote for Outbound counts!


Hi everyone! ✨

Fantastic news! Outbound is nominated for the DevGAMM Awards!

DevGAMM Awards is a prestigious competition for indie developers and small studios with a prize pool of $100,000. Your vote counts toward Outbound winning the Community Award!

The awards culminate in a grand ceremony at DevGAMM Conference in Lisbon on November 7, 2025.

How to vote for Outbound:
  1. Follow the voting link.
  2. Fill in your email address.
  3. Search for "Outbound" and submit your vote!
  4. ???
  5. Profit!


Thank you very much for your help! ❤️

Ukrainian is coming to Outbound!



Hey, travellers!

Some of you might have already spotted the news on Twitter, but it’s worth saying loud and clear: Outbound will include Ukrainian language support when it launches! 💛💙

You asked, we listened - and it’s about time. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and kept the requests coming. We can’t wait to hit the road together 🥰 Are there more languages that we need to add to the game? Please let us know!

And just so you don’t miss a thing: we’ll now be posting monthly updates here on Steam to keep you in the loop as we roll toward launch. 🚐

Want to hang out with us? Come join our Discord server!


Want quick updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and sneak previews?
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Thanks for being part of the ride!
- The Outbound Team 🚐💨