Endgame
Outbound — All Endings
Outbound has three main endings and one hidden ending. Requirements are tracked via choices in the final chapters and one missable side-quest.
Game version 1.0Updated 2026-05-11Platform: Steam (PC)
| Ending | Requirement | Tier | Spoiler? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settler (Stay) | Power all 4 critical signal towers before activating the Communicator | T5 | Low |
| Rescue (Leave) | Default — accept rescue at the Summit Beacon | T5 | Low |
| Convoy (Together) | Max-trust dialogue with every NPC (Coastline trader + Mountain hermit + others) | T5 | Medium |
| Hidden: Companion | Bring the dog companion alive to the summit (trust > 90) | T5 | High |
How to track progress
The in-game journal only lists 3 endings by default. The hidden Companion ending only appears if the dog companion survives Chapter 4 with trust above 90 — see the dog companion guide for keep-alive routing.