Charming Road Trip Adventure “Outbound” Arrives on PS5 – PlayStation.Blog

Well, hello there. So, here we go—Square Glade Games is doing a thing! We’re putting Outbound, this snazzy open-world, cozy exploration deal, onto PlayStation 5. Picture this: you and maybe three pals start with just a van. An empty one. And then, boom, you’re off crafting, scavenging, whatever floats your boat. Building your own dream space while the world does its thing around you. Kinda cool, right?

Anyway, I’m Marc. One of the brains behind this whole shebang—alongside my buddy Tobi Schnackenberg, who’s gonna pop in with some behind-the-scenes vibes and inspiration stuff. Should be interesting!

So, yeah, Outbound. We’re calling it a “cozyvival” game. Don’t bother looking it up, we coined it. After getting feedback from players in Alpha, we noticed folks dug the easygoing survival mechanics. You know, managing energy, gathering stuff, growing food—all without the pressure. It somehow just meshed together. Hard to explain, but once you’re in it, you’ll get it.

Solo vibe or a party road trip? That’s your choice. Going solo feels like you’re the boss of your own little ship. Total off-grid zen, just you and your camper. But bring friends? It turns into this hilarious, lively road trip. And trust me, it’s absolutely a must-try with friends. Plus, with the PlayStation Portal, you can just grab your device, hit the road, and game anywhere. How neat is that?

Now, here’s a bit from Tobi—a road trip from Germany to the Netherlands sparked it all. Saw this vintage camper van gliding past solar fields and boom, there was the idea: an electric van game with a nod to sustainability. Sun, wind, rain—they power you up. Recycling gives you new blueprints. Hide your tankers, it’s all about the sailboats in our world.

Got a soft spot for dogs? Well, good news. Your furry pal is coming along for the ride. Adopts you more than you adopt them, honestly. You name them, teach them tricks like fetching resources—it’s all part of that cozyvival charm.

Weird how video games fling us into fantastical realms—slaying dragons and wielding magic—and then there’s Outbound, comfortably nestled in reality-ish. It’s grounded yet adventurous. Prepping to launch you all on this journey on PlayStation 5.

See you on the road or wherever the game takes us!