Cozy Hit OUTBOUND Global Launch Moved to May 14

The Dev team prioritise quality, ensuring a polished journey for players across all platforms

Today, Silver Lining Interactive and Square Glade Games are announcing a difficult decision: the global release of Outbound has been moved from its original April 23rd date to May 14th.

Following the incredible reception of the recent demo across all platforms, the development team has identified specific bumps on the virtual road that require immediate attention. To ensure a satisfying, “cozy” experience for every player—regardless of their platform of choice—the team has made the hard call to take a few extra weeks for final tuning and polish.

A Message from the Outbound Team

“We’ve had to make the difficult decision to delay Outbound to May 14th. Late in the process, an issue has been identified that could negatively impact your enjoyment of the game. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time to still guarantee a release across all platforms on the originally planned date. Please be assured that our team has worked extremely hard to address this and did everything possible to stay on schedule. We know that you may be disappointed by this news, but appreciate your understanding and believe the delay will result in a more polished, bug-free experience.

As a small thank-you for your patience, we’ll be keeping the free demo available for longer on selected platforms until May 12th. Let’s hit the road with a full launch on May 14th!”

Demo Available Until May 12 on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

With over 1.4 million wishlists on Steam and tens of thousands more on PS5, Xbox & Nintendo, Outbound has become one of the most anticipated indie titles of the year. Its unique blend of cozy crafting, open-world exploration, and survival-lite mechanics – has resonated with players worldwide. For all cozy travellers out there: the demo will remain available until May 12th on selected platforms, and the players can play it now! The demo gives players their first true taste of life on the road, ahead of the launch!

• A sizable part of the first map to explore
• Build and customise your dream camper-van home
• Craft tools, upgrade systems, and live sustainably
• Play solo or cooperatively with friends

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.

About Silver Lining Interactive

Silver Lining Interactive is an 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.