Open-world exploration game Outbound confirmed for Switch

Outbound landed on Kickstarter today, and in just a few hours, the funding goal was met. Over $35,000 has been raised already and Switch is a part of the project’s plans.

Outbound, an open-world exploration game which takes place in a utopian near future, has players beginning their adventure with an empty camper van and turning it into the home of their dreams. While the whole thing can be played along, one of the big hooks is support for up to four players.

Learn more about the project in the following overview:

Outbound is an open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. Start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams – alone or together with your friends. Build and explore at your own pace. Scavenge materials, craft, and build in and on top of your vehicle with modular parts. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home. Adjust your playstyle to adapt to new landscapes and changing environmental conditions.

Key Features

• Source Energy: Power your electric camper van with energy from the sun, wind, or water.
• Build: Build your moving base with a modular building system. Customize your vehicle with paint, decorations, and furniture to create your own perfect cozy place.
• Craft: Craft workstations and tools from resources provided by Mother Nature. Research advanced technology to refine and combine them into new materials.
• Grow: Create gardens to nurture delicate and delicious plants and mushrooms. Eat them raw or cook delicious meals to refill your needs.
• Play together: Explore a colorful open world with a variety of biomes, resources, and secrets, together with your friends. Play Outbound alone or with up to 4 players cooperatively.

Take a look at a trailer for Outbound below.

Kickstarter Trailer

If you’re interested in finding more information and contributing to the Kickstarter campaign, head on over here.