Outbound \u2014 Coast (Chapter 3)
The widest biome \u2014 27 resources, most of the game\u2019s collectibles, the Coastline trader, and the Fabricator unlock. This is your mid-game home.
Chapter at a glance
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Biome | Coast |
| Tier range | T1–T4 |
| Headline resources | Glass, Hardened Metal, Casings, Strong Weave |
| Total resource nodes | ~27 |
| Signal towers | Multiple (Coast hosts most signal-tower content) |
| Reward at completion | Fabricator, Tidal Capacitor schematic |
Objectives in order
- Arrive at the Coast lighthouse. Meet the Coastline trader. He buys Pearls for blueprint pages.
- Park near the western shore. Free tide-pool Salt at low tide (06:00\u201310:00 in-game). See salt guide.
- Mine 8 Glass + 6 Hardened Metal. Glass deposits on the beach; Hardened Metal in shipwreck zones.
- Collect 4 Strong Weave + 4 Casings. Coastal kelp + abandoned shipping crates respectively.
- Trade Pearls for blueprint pages. The Coastline trader gives a random page per Pearl.
- Reach the Coast Tier 3 signal tower (eastern lighthouse). Receive Fabricator schematic.
- Build the Fabricator at your base. 4 Hardened Metal + 2 Casings + 1 Strong Weave + 8 Planks.
- Craft Reinforced Axe + Insulated Cabin. Both are prerequisites for Mountains in Chapter 4.
- Optional but recommended: install Tidal Capacitor on the van if you base on the Coast \u2014 free power from tide cycles.
The signal-tower run
Coast hosts the bulk of the signal-tower content. Make the full circuit before leaving for Mountains \u2014 some towers gate fast-travel beacons you will want for endgame round-trips. See the dedicated signal-towers page for the map and pin order.
Resources map (Coast)
- Glass \u2014 beach silica deposits.
- Hardened Metal \u2014 shipwreck zones along the southern coast.
- Casings \u2014 abandoned shipping crates; pickaxe + axe both work.
- Strong Weave \u2014 coastal kelp; harvest from shallow water.
- Salt \u2014 tide pools + salt-flats deposit. Full salt guide.
- Pearls \u2014 oyster pickups along the western shore. Currency with the trader.
Transition to Chapter 4 (Mountains)
Before pushing to Mountains you need: Reinforced Axe, Insulated Cabin module installed, at least 30 Salt-preserved food, and a swap to the Pathmaker chassis. Mountain switchbacks chew up the Big One and Schoolie.
Common Chapter 3 questions
How long is the Coast chapter?
6–9 in-game days. Coast is the widest biome with 27+ resource nodes plus most of the game’s collectibles. Treat it as your mid-game home base.
Where do I unlock the Fabricator in Outbound?
Reach the Coast Tier 3 signal tower (eastern lighthouse). Interact to receive the Fabricator schematic. Build it at your base with 4 Hardened Metal + 2 Casings + 1 Strong Weave + 8 Planks.
What is Strong Weave used for?
Crafting Homing Boots, Insulated Cabin, and most Tier 3 clothing. Coast is the only biome where Strong Weave spawns in meaningful quantity.