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How to use this database
Each item is tagged with a status: Confirmed means recipe was verified in-game and screenshot-checked. Launch-day means we are actively verifying it during the May 11 launch window. Pending means we have a strong source but have not yet hands-on tested it.
Energy Modules
| Item | Materials | Workstation | Unlock | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel (Tier 1) | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Wind Turbine (Tier 1) | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Battery Cell | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Power Distribution Hub | Pending verification | Advanced Workbench | Mid game | Pending |
Van Modules & Storage
| Item | Materials | Workstation | Unlock | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Module S | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Storage Module L | Pending verification | Advanced Workbench | Mid game | Pending |
| Sleeping Quarters | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Cooking Station | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Refrigeration Unit | Pending verification | Advanced Workbench | Mid game | Pending |
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Farming & Cooking
| Item | Materials | Workstation | Unlock | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planter Box | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Mushroom Bed | Pending verification | Basic Workbench | Early game | Launch-day |
| Watering System | Pending verification | Advanced Workbench | Mid game | Pending |
Recommended Unlock Order
- Storage Module S — fewest trips back to base.
- Solar Panel T1 — stable energy without weather risk.
- Cooking Station — convert raw food to longer-lasting meals.
- Battery Cell — buffer power for night and bad weather.
- Planter Box — long-term renewable food.
- Wind Turbine T1 — secondary power source for storms / night.
Sources
- Steam store page for Outbound (AppID 2681030)
- Square Glade Games official website
- Public release-date trailer and developer updates
- Hands-on verification (post May 11, 2026)
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