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What the official text confirms
- Online co-op for up to 4 players.
- Solo play is also fully supported.
- Players share the same van/world during a session.
Recommended Role Split
Driver
Plans the route between biomes, watches power and fuel, marks campsites.
Builder
Owns van layout: workstations, storage, cooking, sleeping. Avoids over-decoration early.
Gatherer
Runs ahead at each stop, collects nodes, flags rare resources for the team.
Cook / Caretaker (4-player only)
Handles food, pet, comfort upgrades and morale. Most underrated role for long sessions.
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Top Mistakes That Wreck Co-op Runs
- Everyone crafts independently — duplicates, wastes shared materials.
- No agreed direction (power vs storage vs farming) → no module gets finished.
- Driver leaves before gatherers return → loot lost on the road.
- Building decoration before utility — looks great, kills van performance.
Hosting & Joining FAQ
Is the host required to stay online?
Pending verification. Most session-based co-op games require the host. Will update post-launch.
Is there cross-platform play?
Outbound is announced for PC. Cross-play details pending.
Can a friend join mid-session?
Pending verification on launch day.
Sources
- Steam store page for Outbound (AppID 2681030)
- Square Glade Games official website
OutboundGuide.org is a non-official fan guide and is not affiliated with Square Glade Games.
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