Completion
Outbound \u2014 All Collectibles
Every collectible category in Outbound, distributed across the 4 biomes. None are missable in the free-roam post-ending save.
Game version 1.0Updated 2026-05-11Platform: Steam (PC)
| Type | Count | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lore Logs | 16 total | Distributed across all 4 biomes | Highlight cursor reveals; pickup auto-saves |
| Cairns | 12 total | Coast (most), Mountains, Canyons | Stack-stone puzzles — photograph for credit |
| Photo spots | 20 total | Mostly Coast + Mountains | Marked vantage points; auto-frame the postcard |
| Audio journals | 8 total | Canyons industrial ruins | Pickup grants a recipe page each |
| Painted murals | 6 total | Coast lighthouses + Mountains caves | Photograph for the post-game gallery |
Per-biome collectible density
- Starting Area \u2014 4 lore logs + 2 photo spots. Light biome.
- Canyons \u2014 4 lore logs + 8 audio journals + 2 cairns + 4 photo spots. Densest collectible biome by count.
- Coast \u2014 5 lore logs + 8 cairns + 8 photo spots + 4 painted murals. Largest area, most variety.
- Mountains \u2014 3 lore logs + 2 cairns + 6 photo spots + 2 painted murals. Late-game cluster.
Recommended collection order
- First playthrough: grab on-route only \u2014 don\u2019t hunt. Focus on story progression.
- Late Coast: first dedicated cairn run while you have Pathmaker + Homing Boots.
- Post-ending free-roam: sweep remaining lore logs and storm-only cave murals.
Common collectibles questions
How many collectibles are there in Outbound?
Roughly 62 collectibles total: 16 lore logs, 12 cairns, 20 photo spots, 8 audio journals and 6 painted murals. None are missable — all biomes remain accessible post-ending in the free-roam save.
Are there missable collectibles in Outbound?
No. Every collectible can be acquired in the post-ending free-roam save. Some require specific weather (storms unlock cave murals) so plan multiple visits.
Do collectibles unlock anything?
Yes — audio journals each grant a recipe page; murals unlock the post-game gallery; full lore-log set unlocks the "Settler" cosmetic outfit.