Why It Matters
Outbound's van-as-mobile-base structure differentiates it from the stationary-base survival crowd, giving it a genuinely different core loop.
Outbound Guides
9 guidesGetting Started

Outbound Beginner Tips: 10 Things to Do in Hour One
Outbound beginner tips cover van selection, the 20-item sprint cap, Homing Boots, and signal tower order for your first session in van-life co-op.
9 min read
Outbound Review: Van Life Co-op That Actually Delivers
Outbound review: Square Glade's $25 van-life co-op makes shared base building, energy management, and biome exploration work for groups of up to four.
8 min readBiomes & World

Outbound Dog Companion Guide: Paws & Whiskers Lodge
Outbound dog companion guide: adopt it at the Paws and Whiskers Lodge, use fetch and carry behaviors, and upgrade the pouch added in patch 1.0.15.
8 min read
Outbound Signal Tower Guide: Blueprints and Progression
Outbound signal tower guide: blueprint offers randomize per player in co-op. How to activate, what to prioritize, and the co-op catch new players miss.
10 min readCombat & Builds

Outbound Van Build Guide: Module Order and Weight Budget
Outbound van build guide: which modules to build first, weight budgets per stage, and how solo builds differ from 4-player co-op configurations.
8 min read
Outbound Co-op Guide: Roles, Energy, and Van Builds
Outbound co-op guide: how to split roles in 4-player van life, manage shared battery drain, and pick blueprints that complement each other's builds.
9 min readResources & Crafting

Outbound Best Base Locations: Where to Park Your Van
Outbound best base locations ranked by biome: plains for wind, coast for solar and materials, forest for shelter. Signal towers first, always.
7 min read
Outbound Tips: First Hours, Van Setup, and Energy Guide
Outbound tips for your first hours: van weight limits, energy source priority, signal towers, biome exploration, and the animal companion system explained.
7 min readFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Outbound?
- A co-op survival game centered on customizing and driving a van across biomes, balancing solar, wind, and water energy systems alongside base logistics with a small crew.
- What platforms is Outbound on?
- Outbound is available on PC.
- Who developed Outbound?
- Outbound was developed by Square Glade Games.

