Outbound News

Thanks to the successful Kickstarter, we've reached another stretch goal and will add a Dog Companion to Outbound! 🐶✨



Originally, we didn't plan on adding a companion to Outbound, but we are very thankful that you care so much about the game that you brought this incredible idea up! This is a huge milestone for us, and we couldn't have done it without each and every one of you.

Our artists worked really hard on creating a cute and fitting companion for Outbound and we are happy to share the design today! Everybody is different, and therefore we want to offer multiple in-game skins for the companion. You can customize your companion to your liking! 😊



[h2]Companion Gameplay[/h2]
We have also been very hard at work programming a prototype for the companion!



You will be able to give commands such as picking up an item or directing your companion to a certain position.



You will also be able to put things from your backpack into your companion's pouch! Your companion can even store its items into your vehicle for you!



[h2]Cotton Candy & Marshmallow Skins![/h2]
We created two special skins: Cotton Candy & Marshmallow! These can be acquired as a Kickstarter add-on! You can add them to your pledge when backing the project on Kickstarter to give your companion a unique and very cute look! :)



[h2]Thank You! ❤️[/h2]
We are beyond grateful for your incredible support. Reaching this goal is not just a testament to the game we’re building, but also to the amazing group of people who believe in it. You’re helping us create something truly special, and we can’t wait to see where this journey takes us all! 🤩

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of Outbound. Stay cozy, keep dreaming, and let’s continue making Outbound the best it can be together!

We are incredibly happy to announce that we decided to add co-op multiplayer to our game Outbound! Co-op has been requested many times by our amazing community and we also think that it will be a great addition to the game.

We spent the last couple of months evaluating different technologies and implemented a prototype of multiplayer into the current version of the game to test it. The results were very promising, so we are now confident enough to officially announce this feature!



In Outbound you will be able to share a vehicle with up to 4 players (you plus up to 3 of your friends). As Multiplayer will work via network and invitation code. This means that as a base, the host can create an invitation code that can be shared with friends. No third party account will need to be created. We find this incredibly important since we don't appreciate using third party services ourselves as players.



We are currently evaluating if lobbies and playing with 'strangers' is something that players would enjoy or expect from our game. Please feel free to let us know with whom you will play Outbound!

Important! We are still developing Outbound for the best possible experience as a single player game! We will make sure that you are be able to enjoy the game as much alone, as you would enjoy it with friends.

Outbound is currently live on Kickstarter! Back it to receive Alpha access and help us test this new feature!

Finally! We are excited to announce that our highly anticipated cozy camper-exploration game Outbound is now live on Kickstarter! Back now to receive exclusive cosmetics, Alpha access, and more!



[h2]Watch the official Kickstarter Trailer![/h2]
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[h2]Get Alpha Access![/h2]
There will be a closed Alpha for Outbound and Kickstarter backers will be able to participate. Be the first to play and help us shape the game with your feedback!

[h2]Roadmap[/h2]
We are also excited to reveal our roadmap! Backers that get Alpha access will be able to play first in our closed Alpha. Later in the year Beta backers will get a chance to play, and finally we will launch the game with a 1.0 version on Steam and other platforms.


[h2]Kickstarter-exclusive cosmetics![/h2]
We want to give backers who support us on Kickstarter something special. You can be among the few to receive limited edition, Kickstarter-only cosmetics to decorate your home on wheels! Among the rewards there are for example an avocado-themed rear view mirror charm, as well as an avocado-themed furniture set!


And there are many more amazing rewards... Make sure to head over to Kickstarter and Check out the Campaign!

Cheers,
Tobi & Marc



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/

Finally! We are excited to announce that our highly anticipated cozy camper-exploration game Outbound will launch on Kickstarter on:

[h2]🎉 August 13th 🎉[/h2]

Make sure to mark the date in your calendars!


Watch the official Kickstarter teaser below!
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/

[h2]We will reveal more Content![/h2]

Together with the Kickstarter campaign we will also reveal more content, such as new biomes, new vehicles, and features! You will also get in-depth information on the game loop and our roadmap!

[h2]Get Alpha Access![/h2]

There will be a closed Alpha for Outbound and Kickstarter backers will be able to participate. Be the first to play and help us shape the game with your feedback! The exact time frame of the Alpha will be revealed together with the Kickstarter campaign.

[h2]Kickstarter-exclusive cosmetics![/h2]

We want to give backers who support us on Kickstarter something special. You can be among the few to receive limited edition, Kickstarter-only cosmetics to decorate your home on wheels!

[h2]Early Bird discounts![/h2]
Make sure to get notified when the campaign launches with the calendar file attached and save big on Early Bird discounts! You can also get notified for the Kickstarter launch via Kickstarter or Discord!

[h2]Official Soundtrack[/h2]
We are thrilled to announce that the incredible Tyler Zane is the official composer for Outbound! He is crafting a beautiful soundtrack to enhance the game's atmosphere - as he already did with our previous game Above Snakes. You can already listen to a sneak peek of his work:
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[h2]Pre-launch Giveaways![/h2]

Hope you are as excited for the Kickstarter as we are! Make sure to join our Discord to enter our pre-Kickstarter giveaways that we will run within the next couple of weeks until launch! You will be able to win Celestial Tickets to double your rewards when backing the campaign!

Cheers,
Tobi & Marc