Outbound Walkthrough — All Chapters
The full Outbound story walkthrough, chapter by chapter. Each chapter page has step-by-step objectives, recommended tier, collectibles inside that chapter and the rewards you should not miss.
How this Outbound walkthrough is structured
Outbound has four biomes — Starting Area, Canyons, Coast and Mountains — and the walkthrough follows that progression. Each biome corresponds to one signal tower and a tier jump in resources and threats. This page is the index; each chapter has its own deep-dive page.
If you are new, start at Chapter 1 — Starting Area. If you already finished it and want collectible locations, jump to All Collectibles.
Chapter index
| Chapter | Biome | Objective | Headline Resources | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starting Area | Set up first base, axe, signal tower | Lumber, Fibre, Scrap Metal, Water | T1–T2 |
| 2 | Canyons | Workshop unlock + electronics | Common Minerals, Electronics, Natural Rubber, Honey | T2–T3 |
| 3 | Coast | All 18 signal-tower run + Fabricator | Glass, Hardened Metal, Casings, Strong Weave | T3–T4 |
| 4 | Mountains | Endgame + endings | Rose Minerals (T5), Adamant Metal, Chrome Ore | T4–T5 |
Full chapter pages
- Chapter 1 — Starting Area (first base, axe, first signal tower)
- Chapter 2 — Canyons (Electronics, Honey, Workshop unlock)
- Chapter 3 — Coast (Glass, Hardened Metal, all signal towers)
- Chapter 4 — Mountains & Endings (Rose Minerals, T5 gear, every ending route)
Walkthrough tips that apply to every chapter
- Always carry 6 spare Planks — every chapter has at least one bridge or door requiring planks on the spot.
- Keep at least 20 Fiber on hand; bandages, ropes and patch kits all draw from this pool.
- Sleep before crossing chapter boundaries. The autosave triggers after the loading screen, so a fresh save here means a 10-minute rewind if anything crashes.
- Do not skip the signal towers in their respective chapter — they each gate one fast-travel beacon that you will badly want later.
Common walkthrough questions
How long is the Outbound walkthrough?
A focused critical-path run is roughly 18–25 hours across the four biomes. A 100% completion run with every collectible, signal tower and ending lands at 40–55 hours.
Can I do the Outbound walkthrough out of order?
You can technically reach later biomes early, but you will be undergeared. Starting Area → Canyons → Coast → Mountains is the intended progression and matches each biome’s tier range.
What tier should I be at for each biome?
Starting Area is T1–T2, Canyons T2–T3, Coast T3–T4, Mountains T4–T5. Match your van upgrades and clothing tier to the biome before you push deeper.
Does this walkthrough have spoilers?
Spoiler-light — objectives only, no plot reveals. The dedicated Ending Guide page contains ending spoilers and is flagged accordingly.