Hey there! So, it’s Square Glade Games in the house. Just wanted to spill the beans: we’re takin’ “Outbound,” our chill open-world wander game, to the PlayStation 5. Think solo cruise or a wild ride with up to four pals. It kickstarts with a bare-bones camper van. Your quest? Scavenge, craft, and maybe get a bit crafty with building your dream pad while the world keeps on changing around you.
I’m Marc, one of the brains behind this studio. Gonna dive into Outbound for all you amazing PlayStation peeps. My partner-in-crime, Tobi, will jump in too, spilling the tea on what got our wheels spinning for this game.
So there’s this thing we call “cozyvival.” Don’t ask where it came from; we just kinda stumbled on it during Alpha testing. The players? They were all about those addicting survival vibes—think managing energy, gathering gems (well, kinda), and farming like you mean it—but with this laid-back feel you get from chilling in a van. Usually, games swing either way too cozy or wild on survival, but we jammed them together and hit that sweet cozyvival spot. Perfectly imperfect.
Now, can we talk solo journeys vs. friend-fueled chaos? Going lone wolf in Outbound is like this off-grid bliss… you’re the captain, the boss, the whole ship. But throw in a few buddies and, boom, it’s a full-throttle road trip. Trust us, multiplayer brings that extra zing—more like your actual trips that end with stories. Plus, we couldn’t resist squeezing in some PlayStation magic—imagine a group chillin’ with Portal devices anywhere. Like, road trips just leveled up.
Okay, and here’s a fun tidbit from Tobi. Picture this: a road trip scene from Germany to the Netherlands—old-school camper gliding past solar panels and windmills. That snapshot? Totally inspired Outbound’s vibe. An electric van, sustainability in its soul—such a game-changer. The gameplay and even the landscape mirror sustainable life. Imagine recycling trash to snag cool van upgrades or spotting sailboats instead of clunky tankers. Feels right, doesn’t it?
Oh! And dog lovers—breathe easy. Your four-legged buddy is right there alongside you. Yes, you’ll get to pet the dog. And it’s not just a pretty face; they fetch, carry, and add this layer of warm fuzziness to the whole cozyvival thing.
Games often whisk us away into fantasy realms—a dash of magic, epic beasts, all that jazz. Outbound? It dances on the line of fantasy and real-world chill adventure. Can’t wait for y’all to dive in when Outbound drops on PS5. Let the cozy go wild!
