Outbound: A Cozy Road Trip Adventure Arrives on PS5 – PlayStation Blog

Hi there, folks. So, here’s the scoop from Square Glade Games—yeah, that’s us! We’re super psyched because “Outbound,” our chill open-world exploration game, is heading to PlayStation 5. You start out with just an empty camper van—kind of like life, right? Anyway, whether you’re solo or with up to four pals, you’ll be scavenging, crafting, and building your dream home while dealing with life’s curveballs. Pretty neat, huh?

I’m Marc Volger, one of the brains behind the studio—okay, co-founder, technically—and I feel this intense need to spill the beans about “Outbound” to all you PlayStation folks. So here I am, giving you the lowdown. My partner in crime, Tobi Schnackenberg, will pop in later to chat inspiration. We’ve got this thing called “cozyvival”—we made it up, no kidding. It’s like survival mechanics meet comfort vibes. Energy management, gathering, growing food, without the stress—like, manage survival but in your PJs. Seems our testers loved it, so we stuck with it. Balance, right?

Anyway, picture this: chill solo voyage or a wild multiplayer ride? Alone, it’s like going off-grid, gathering at your leisure, feeling all zen and in control. But toss in up to three buddies, and it’s a full-on road trip, with laughter and chaos, just like real life (don’t spill the chips). Multiplayer isn’t required, but it’s a game-changer. Swapping jokes with friends while you scavenge? Priceless.

Now, PlayStation Portal is a thing, and hey, it’s ready to rock ‘n’ roll with no extra tweaking. Pack it up for a road trip, who knows? Sit around with friends, devices in hand, bonding over collecting virtual twigs—dreamy, right?

Tobi? Oh, Tobi had this eureka moment on a real-life road trip from Germany to the Netherlands. Picture an old camper alongside solar panels and windmills—that’s where “Outbound” got its spark. Sustainability, baby! Harnessing sun, wind, and rain, plus recycling litter for those shiny blueprints. Glimpse a sailboat on the horizon, not some hulking tanker. It’s all woven into the game, like a lovely tapestry or something.

Oh, and dog lovers, rejoice! You’ve got a furry buddy along for the ride, yes, you can pet them. They’re not just for show—train them to fetch stuff. They bring a whole new layer of coziness to your journey.

Some games fling you into far-off fantasies with dragons and magic, right? But “Outbound” is more like a gentle nudge into a familiar yet adventurous reality. We really can’t wait to let you all loose on this adventure when “Outbound” rolls out on PS5. It’s going to be a blast.