Outbound \u2014 Planet Guide
The world, the day-night cycle and the weather systems. The systems-level guide to surviving each of the 4 biomes.
The 4 biomes (one-line)
- Starting Area \u2014 tutorial biome. Calm forest + meadow + river.
- Canyons \u2014 industrial ruins, dense Coal + Electronics.
- Coast \u2014 widest biome, signal-tower hub, salt + glass + shipwrecks.
- Mountains \u2014 endgame biome. Cold, T5 Rose Minerals, summit beacon.
Full per-biome breakdown on the biomes page.
Day-night cycle
| Time | Phase | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 – 10:00 | Dawn / Low tide | Best Salt run on Coast |
| 10:00 – 14:00 | Day | Solar Panels at peak; safest exploration window |
| 14:00 – 18:00 | Late afternoon | Best Lumber farming — long shadows aid spotting |
| 18:00 – 21:00 | Dusk | Beehive trees glow in Canyons — only Honey window |
| 21:00 – 06:00 | Night | Cold + low visibility; sleep or run Stove |
Weather systems
- Rain \u2014 ~30% chance per day, weighted to dusk. Disables Solar; boosts Rainwater Turbine.
- Storm \u2014 ~10% chance per day. Heavy wind boosts Wind Turbine to 4 PWR/h. Reduces visibility.
- Snow (Mountains only) \u2014 constant, accelerates hypothermia. Insulated Cabin module mandatory.
- Heat (Canyons day, summer) \u2014 dehydration accelerates 2x; carry 2x Water.
Calendar & seasons
There are no seasons \u2014 weather is per-day RNG within biome bounds. The Weather widget shows a 3-hour forecast. You can plan trips around storm windows for Wind power or Rainwater farming.
Common planet questions
Does Outbound have a day-night cycle?
Yes — a full in-game day is roughly 24 in-game minutes (~24 minutes real time). Solar Panels output peaks 10:00–14:00; storms and rain weighted to dusk and night.
Does weather affect gameplay in Outbound?
Significantly. Rain disables Solar but boosts Rainwater Turbines. Storms boost Wind Turbines. Snow appears only in Mountains and accelerates hypothermia. The Weather widget on the HUD shows the next 3 hours.
Can I sleep through the night?
Yes — sleep at 19:00 in any van bed. The bed has to be unobstructed and you must have hunger above 25%. Sleeping advances time to 06:00 next day.