Outbound Patch Notes & Update Log
Every Outbound update since the May 11, 2026 launch, plus the post-launch roadmap we have visibility on.
Recent patches
| Version | Date | Type | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2026-05-11 | Launch | Initial Steam release. |
| 1.0.1 | 2026-05-12 | Hotfix | Fixed save-loading crash when dog companion was downed at save time. |
| 1.0.2 | 2026-05-13 | Hotfix | Reduced Mountains cold damage from 12 to 8 / s. Fixed Coast East Lighthouse tower not accepting Hardened Metal. |
| 1.0.3 | 2026-05-14 | Hotfix | Discord overlay no longer hooks the load screen. Stable saves on Steam Deck. |
What is in 1.0.3 (current)
- Discord overlay no longer hooks the load screen at the 80%-bar moment \u2014 see crash-fix page.
- Steam Deck save reliability fix. Big win for handheld players.
- Coastline NPC now accepts Pearls in any stack size (not just multiples of 5).
- Mountain wolf aggro radius reduced from 18m to 12m.
Public roadmap (as of 2026-05-14)
- 1.0.x \u2014 stabilisation hotfixes through end of May.
- 1.1.0 — first content patch: photo mode + additional Coast collectibles.
- 1.2.0 \u2014 "Companion+" update: more dog mechanics, possibly second companion species.
- 2.0 (TBD) \u2014 co-op scoping. No date.
How to install patches
Steam auto-updates on launch. If you are on Steam Deck and the patch did not download, opt into the "default" branch under Properties \u2192 Betas (not the experimental one). The current build is 1.0.3, hash visible in the main menu lower-right.
Common patch questions
How often does Outbound get patches?
At launch, daily hotfixes for the first week. The developers stated a bi-weekly cadence after the launch sprint, plus larger content updates roughly every 8–12 weeks.
Will Outbound get a co-op patch?
Co-op is on the public roadmap but has no release window. The developers describe it as "scoped", not "in development". See /is-outbound-multiplayer/ for the current state.
Where do I report Outbound bugs?
Through the Steam discussion forum (Bug Reports sub-forum) or the developer Discord. Bugs reported via Reddit get noticed but are not tracked formally.
Will old saves break on patches?
1.0.x hotfixes are save-compatible by design. The first content update (likely 1.1.0) may migrate save format; the game backs up your saves automatically before any migration.