Press release:
Macclesfield, UK – 15 December 2025. Pack your bags, top up the thermos and dust off your hiking boots – Outbound is getting packed into a box! Developer Square Glade Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive are thrilled to share that Outbound is getting a physical retail release plus a fully packed Collector’s Edition for PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in Q2 2026. Pre-orders are open now for travellers eager to secure their copy!
To add to this exciting news, Silver Lining are delighted to confirm that the Nintendo Switch 2 edition will be a full cartridge release, letting players enjoy the adventure in a true collector’s way. For those who like to bring a piece of the journey home, the Outbound Collector’s Edition is a road-trip in a box, perfect for collectors, cozy gamers, and anyone who loves to keep a piece of the adventure as a keepsake!
Standard Edition Contents
Physical Game
School Bus Adventures DLC
Digital Soundtrack
Collector’s Edition Contents
Game-Accurate Road Map – plan your in-game adventures like a true road-tripper
Acrylic Standee of the game’s key art – park it safely on your desk or shelf
Hanging Charm – a little something for the road
4 Enamel Pins – tiny badges of honor for your love of cozy adventures
2 Fabric Patches – perfect for jackets, bags, or camping gear
6 Postcards – send a message from your travels or display them at home
Collector’s Box – designed to keep all your treasures safe and cozy
Standard Edition Contents; Physical Game, School Bus Adventures DLC and Digital Soundtrack
Price List
Platform
Physical (Standard)
Collector’s Edition
PC
£24.99/€29.99/$29.99
£59.99/€69.99
PS5
£34.99/€39.99/$39.99
£69.99/€79.99
NSW
£34.99/€39.99/$39.99
£69.99/€79.99
NSW 2
£44.99/€49.99/$49.99
£79.99/€89.99
Freedom, Friendship, and the Open Road
Outbound invites players to drop off-grid, disconnect from the noise, and reconnect with what matters most: creativity, community, and the quiet joy of exploration. Whether you’re crafting a cozy hideaway in the woods or chasing sunsets across the desert, every road tells your story.
A Cozyvival Adventure Like No Other: Live the life you’ve always imagined – slow, simple, and sustainable.
Build Your Dream Van: Design, expand, and decorate your home on wheels with modular systems and creative customisation tools.
Harvest Nature’s Power: Harness solar, wind, and water energy to stay self-sufficient wherever you roam.
Live Sustainably: Grow crops, forage ingredients, and cook wholesome meals to thrive in the wild.
Explore Together: Embark on a relaxing open-world journey with up to four players in online co-op, or wander solo at your own pace.
Craft and Innovate: Research, refine, and build advanced workstations to create tools, tech, and comforts for life off-grid.
Outbound launches digitally on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in Q2, 2026. Players can wishlist the game now!
About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is an independent games publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.
About Square Glade Games
Square Glade Games is an independent game studio based in the Netherlands, founded by developers Tobi and Marc. Known for their debut title Above Snakes, which sold over 60,000 copies in its first six months, the studio combines technical expertise with a passion for immersive, stylised worlds. Their upcoming title, Outbound, became one of Steam’s top 50 most-wishlisted games following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Square Glade Games is committed to crafting unique experiences that blend creativity, technology, and community-driven development.
