A world in which humans and technology are guided by nature. Sounds like a dreamy future and could soon become a reality. At least in the open-world exploration game “Outbound” from the indie studio “Square Glade Games”. Its recently released trailer promises a simulation game in harmony with the elements. A Kickstarterproject. We take a look at the latest news about Outbound for you.
The indie developer studio Square Glade Games is known to many gamers through the popular adventure and survival game “Above Snakes”. A cozy survival game with adventure, role-playing and simulation elements. Set in the Wild West. A follow-up game in the same genre is currently clearly on the way. Those interested can already find an announcement for a Kickstarter-Project that promises backer-exclusive rewards and is scheduled to launch soon.
The developers describe the game as an open-world exploration game with adventure and simulation elements that focuses on a relaxing gaming experience. Despite the coziness, you will look in vain for monotony in the trailer and the game description.
The game begins in a very special base. An empty camper van. The game seems to want to build a bridge that is regularly torn down in reality. To maintain harmony with nature. Fully electric, the camper van draws renewable energy from the sun, wind and water. The appearance can be customized to your own wishes using a modular construction system. "The possibilities are endless!" This reminds me of House Flipper and makes me excited. As an escape from everyday life, I have already spent countless hours decorating empty houses and painting walls in bright colors.
But Outbound goes even further. Materials found in the open world can be used to create workstations and tools. These devices are then used to improve existing objects and to build complex objects. Various ecosystems "full of secrets" are available for mining resources. The survival elements are particularly noticeable in the cultivation of plants and mushrooms. The harvest of these can be used to produce food to meet the character's nutritional needs.
Fans of the Dutch indie developer studio have known since the development of the game “Above Snakes” that the team places a lot of value on community feedback. This time, too, there is a Discord server created specifically for the video game Outbound. The launch of Outbound does not mean for players that “Above Snakes” will no longer receive future patches. A console version of the game is also vaguely planned for the future. According to the information page on KickstarterTobias Schnackenberg and Marc Volger describe their development studio Square Glade Games as one that develops special gaming experiences, with an emphasis on unique mechanical twists.
It is not yet clear when the survival game Outbound will be eligible for funding as a project on Kickstarter. It should be ready shortly. You can find out about the start of the campaign be notified.
