Co-op open-world crafting and roadtrip game Outbound finally gets a release date, and it's soon

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The cosy home on wheels crafting game has a release date at last

I've been excited for Outbound for a long time, and this new trailer from the Future Games Show Spring Showcase powered by HyperX (which just so happens to reveal the long-awaited release date) manages to capture everything about why it's so appealing.

With crafting, exploration, co-op gameplay, pettable dogs, and VW Camper-inspired wheels to cram it all into, there's definitely a reason why Outbound has amassed more than a million Steam wishlists.

If you're not familiar with Outbound, this is a co-op crafting game where you can build a home with up to four online friends that just so happens to fold up into a camper van. Set in a utopian near future (isn't it nice to not write dystopian for a change), it's an exploration game at heart, but one where you start with an empty camper van and then work towards building the home of your dreams on wheels.

With the added challenge of building new technologies, including power for your home, you'll also have to navigate new landscapes and environmental challenges as you explore. It's all about building, growing, crafting, creating and discovering what this bright sunny world has to offer.

Oh and there's a dog to adopt too, who'll help you if you train them, feed them and give them well-earned scritches.

You can wishlist Outbound on Steam now ahead of launch next month on PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.

If you're looking for more excellent games from today's Future Games Show, have a look at our official Steam page.

Sam Loveridge
Sam Loveridge
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Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.

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