Outbound is a cozy exploration game all about building a new life in your camper van. It launches May 11 on PC and Xbox, with PS5, Switch, and Switch 2 versions following on May 14. The release also comes with a launch-week Steam discount.
1. Outbound Release Date and Time
While the original release date was May 14, the developers changed the PC and Xbox release date to May 11, 2026 to avoid conflicts with the Subnautica 2 release. The PC and Xbox versions are scheduled to go live at 10:00 AM EST, with the equivalent regional times below.
- 7:00AM PDT
- 8:00AM CST
- 9:00AM CDT
- 10:00AM EST
- 11:00AM BRT
- 3:00PM BST
- 4:00PM CEST
- 10:00PM HKT
- 11:00PM JST
PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch releases will go live on May 14, 2026 as originally planned. You can expect them to launch at the same times as above.
A official statement from Square Glade Games about the change in release date for Outbound.
2. Release Platforms
Outbound launches on PC, Xbox Series S/X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. PC and Xbox arrive on May 11, while PlayStation and Nintendo versions follow on May 14.
- Nintendo Switch – May 14, 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2 – May 14, 2026
- PC: Steam – May 11, 2026
- PC: Epic – May 11, 2026
- PlayStation 5 – May 14, 2026
- Xbox Series S/X – May 11, 2026
3. What Will It Cost?
This cozy game will be available for $24.99 USD MSRP. These are base prices before any launch-week discounts or bundle offers.
- US Dollars – $24.99
- Euro – 24,99€
- GB Pounds – £19.99
- Chinese Yuan – ¥88.00
- Japanese Yen – ¥2,970
- Brazilian Reals – R$73.99
- Russian Rubles – руб.1,170
- Indonesian Rupiah – Rp199,000
- Ukrainian Hryvnia – ₴519
- Polish zloty – zł95.00
- Korean Won – ₩27,800
- Swiss Francs – CHF24.89
The discounted prices for Outbound, Outbound’s School Bus DLC, and the combined discount for the two.
4. Discounts and Deal for Release Week
Outbound and its School Bus Adventures DLC will be discounted on Steam for launch week. If you purchase them individually, you will get 10% off of each. If you buy them together, you will get an additional 5% off the combined price on top of the original 10% off price.
The sale begins May 11, 2026 on Steam, but the end date has not been announced at the time of writing.
5. Common FAQs to Know Before You Buy
The developers have confirmed the details on multiplayer, Steam Deck support, offline play, controller support, and age ratings. So if you still have a few questions about the release of Outbound, we have gathered all this information below.
Is Outbound multiplayer?
Yes. Outbound supports solo play and multiplayer for two-to-four players.
Is it Steam Deck Verified?
Yes, Outbound has been verified for the Steam Deck ahead of release.
A dog overlooking a beach from a cliff in Outbound.
Can you play Outbound offline?
Yes. Outbound can be played offline when you are not playing multiplayer with friends.
Does it have full controller support?
Yes, Outbound has full controller support on PC.
What are the age ratings?
Outbound is rated Everyone in the USA. For Europe and the UK, it is rated PEGI 3+. It also has a CERO rating of A.
