Charming Road Trip Adventure “Outbound” Heading to PS5 – PlayStation.Blog

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Hey there. So, yeah, we’re Square Glade Games, and we’re totally pumped—like seriously psyched—to tell ya all about Outbound coming to the good ol’ PlayStation 5. You know how it is, you and maybe a couple of pals, or just flying solo, hopping into this empty camper van, and then bam! Off you go, scavenging, crafting, making that van a dreamy little mobile base while dealing with whatever nature throws at ya. I mean, who doesn’t love a good van journey, right?

Oh, right, I’m Marc Volger, one of the big cheese here, co-founder of this band of merry developers really. And guess what? We’ve got Tobi Schnackenberg to clue you in to what sparked the whole idea behind our game. Tobi’s pretty much the “idea guy,” if you know what I mean.

So, get this—we’re calling Outbound a “cozyvival.” Totally coined it after seeing folks dig the whole survival vibe while staying all chill, like no pressure to conquer the universe or anything. It’s funny how people just fell for the idea of balancing survival stuff—like managing energy and whatnot—with chilling in your van. Cozyvival, I tell ya. It’s a thing now.

Oh, hold up. Where was I? Right. So, solo mode is all zen, chill, and you’re just vibing with your van upgrades at your pace. Like, it’s just you on your own little off-the-grid adventure. But then throw in a few pals, and wham! The mood flips because multiplayer means you’re on a turbo-charged road trip. It’s wild how the dynamic changes, like a real-life road trip with buds. Oh, and did I mention the PlayStation Portal? Super neat for keeping everyone connected on the go. Trust me, road trips will never be the same again.

Now, about the inspiration—get this: Tobi was on a road trip (classic) from Germany to the Netherlands and saw this old camper just cruising past solar panels and windmills. Bam! Lightbulb moment! Electric van + sustainability = Outbound. We’re digging deep into renewable energy themes here—sunshine, wind, a bit of rain (eh, not too much, I hope). Recycling even gives you blueprints for tricking out your van.

And for the pet lovers, yes, you get a dog. Heck yeah, you can pet the good pupper. It’s not just for show either; your canine buddy fetches stuff and helps with all sorts of stuff. So, it’s more than just looking adorable.

Oh boy, what a ride. We can’t wait to launch this journey. Outbound’s set to drop on PlayStation 5, and we hope you’re ready for the trip. Cheers!