Is Outbound Multiplayer?
Yes on Game Pass / Xbox (with crossplay). No on Steam at launch. Here is the platform breakdown for May 2026.
Co-op status by platform
- PC Game Pass: ✅ Co-op + crossplay with Xbox.
- Xbox (Game Pass): ✅ Co-op + crossplay with PC Game Pass.
- Steam: ❌ Single-player only at launch (co-op scoped).
- Epic Games Store: ❌ Single-player only.
How to play co-op (Game Pass / Xbox)
- Both players install Outbound via Game Pass on PC or Xbox.
- Host opens the in-game Friends menu \u2192 Invite to Co-op.
- Select friend by Xbox gamertag.
- Accept on the second device.
- Session opens in the host\u2019s save world.
What if I\u2019m on Steam?
Outbound is single-player only on Steam at v1.0. Track the roadmap page \u2014 we update there whenever the developer ships co-op patches.
For cross-platform details and Steam vs. Game Pass bridging see is Outbound crossplay?.
Co-op session limits
- Maximum 4 players per session.
- Host save is the active world \u2014 guests do not bring their own progress.
- NAT type matters for Xbox cross-PC sessions; open NAT recommended.
Common multiplayer questions
Is Outbound multiplayer?
Partially — it depends on platform. Game Pass (PC + Xbox) has co-op with crossplay between the two. Steam is currently single-player only with co-op on the roadmap. Epic Games Store is single-player only.
Does Outbound have co-op on Steam?
Not at launch. The developer (Square Glade Games) has acknowledged Steam co-op as a scoped roadmap item but has not committed to a release window. Steam users get the full single-player experience for now.
How does Game Pass co-op work?
PC Game Pass and Xbox players can join the same session via the in-game Friends menu. Crossplay between the two is supported automatically. The host’s save is the active world; up to 4 players total.
Will Steam ever get co-op?
Likely yes — the developer described co-op as "being scoped" on the official Discord. The technical bridge between Steam P2P and Game Pass networking is the main engineering hurdle. No date.
Can I play with a friend on a different platform?
Yes if both are in the Game Pass ring (PC Game Pass or Xbox). No bridging exists from Steam to anything else.