Exploring Outbound: Development Diary #3
Recently, SEGA unveiled the third entry in the development diary series for the cozy survival game
Outbound, which is being developed by Square Glade Games. This exciting diary introduces players to a slow-paced survival experience where you can mine resources and cook in a vibrant, open-world setting. Players can watch the latest trailer
here and dive deeper into the game’s enchanting world.
What is Outbound?
Outbound is a unique open-world exploration game set in a near-future utopia. The game invites players to take on a self-sufficient lifestyle, travel in your personal camper, and engage in creating an ideal homestead. Whether you prefer solo play or teaming up with friends,
Outbound offers you the chance to immerse yourself in a cozy survival adventure.
Customizing Your Dream Camper
One of the standout features of
Outbound is the modular building system that allows you to modify your camper. By utilizing various painting options, decorations, and furniture, you can create a cozy and personalized living space. As you travel through the captivating world, harness renewable energies like solar, wind, and hydro to power your electric camper. This freedom allows for a unique traveling experience that blends survival with creativity.
A Relaxed Survival Experience
In
Outbound, players can enjoy a peaceful survival setting with no enemies lurking around. The game focuses on utilizing the bounty of nature to craft workbenches and tools. You’ll learn technology skills and refine resources, allowing you to create new materials and enhance your survival experience. Additionally, you can cultivate a garden with plants and mushrooms; these crops can be consumed raw or used in cooking, ensuring you maintain hearty nutrition on your adventures.
Adventures with Friends
The vibrant open world of
Outbound is filled with varied biomes and resources waiting to be explored. You can discover secrets and challenges alongside your friends, or enjoy a more solitary experience at your own pace. The game supports up to four players, allowing you to drive together and uncover new maps as you travel through this beautifully designed landscape. Relax and enjoy the cozy survival aspect that
Outbound promises.
About Square Glade Games
Based in the Netherlands, indie game studio Square Glade Games is composed of Tobi and Marc. Their debut title,
Above Snakes, sold over 60,000 copies within six months. Their latest creation,
Outbound, has already made its mark by reaching the top 20 wishlists on Steam, showcasing their ability to merge community, creativity, and technology to provide players with a one-of-a-kind experience.
Product Overview
- - Title: Outbound
- - Platforms: PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™
+ Available on PC (Steam/Epic Game Store/Windows) and Xbox Series X|S
+ Digital versions for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Nintendo Switch™ are published by Silver Lining Interactive.
- - Release Date: Package version scheduled for June 25, 2026.
- - Suggested Retail Price: ¥4,527 (Tax included ¥4,980)
- - Genre: Cozy Survival
- - Player Count: 1 (Online: 1 to 4 players)
- - Developer: Square Glade Games
- - CERO Rating: A (All ages)
- - Copyright Information: Outbound ©2026 Square Glade Games. Published by Silver Lining Interactive. Developed by Square Glade Games.
- - Official Website: Outbound Official Site
Note: Images shown are from a developmental stage.
Disclaimer: SEGA has established a publishing partnership with the UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive for the production and sale of package titles in Japan.