'Cozyvival' Adventure Outbound Coming to Xbox Series X|S in the First Half of 2026
Microsoft debuts brand-new sea coast biome trailer during Xbox @ gamescom Live Broadcast
Macclesfield, UK – August 20, 2025. Pack your bags, start your engine, and prepare to live off-grid. Publisher Silver Lining Interactive and developer Square Glade Games have confirmed today that Outbound, the highly anticipated "cozyvival" camper van virtual roadtrip, is coming to Xbox Series X|S in the first half of 2026 alongside PC via Steam and PlayStation 5.
The news broke during the Xbox @ gamescom Live Broadcast, where a brand-new gameplay trailer debuted, revealing a sun-soaked new biome, The Coast, inviting players to park their vans right on the sandy beach and build their perfect coastal getaway.
Attendees at gamescom can get behind the wheel early, as Outbound is playable now on the Indie Arena Booth, Hall 10.2 where the team will be waiting to welcome players with some Outbound goodies, including postcards of the game's iconic views, and exclusive pins!
About Outbound
In Outbound, freedom is your destination. Dropped into a vibrant, utopian near-future with only a modest camper van, you'll transform it into your dream mobile home and set out on a road trip of your own design. Play solo or with up to four friends in online co-op as you:
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Build Your Dream Van – Expand and customise your rolling base with modular systems, paint jobs, furnishings, and decorations.
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Harvest Nature's Power – Use solar, wind, or water energy to live sustainably off-grid.
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Live Sustainably – Grow crops, forage wild edibles, and cook wholesome meals on the road.
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Explore Together – Journey across varied landscapes and discover hidden secrets in dynamic biomes.
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Craft and Innovate – Refine resources, research new tech, and create tools to thrive in the wild.
Outbound is your invitation to step off the grid, follow the horizon, and discover who you are when the road is truly yours.
Outbound launches digitally on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in the first half of 2026. Outbound is available to pre-order on Xbox Series X|S and Wishlist for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam now.
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About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game 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.
