Outbound Hits the Road April 23, 2026

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Outbound Hits the Road April 23, 2026

Outbound demo shadow-dropped on Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2, following today’s Indie World showcase!

Macclesfield, 03 March 2026

Adventure is no longer just around the bend - it finally has a date. Silver Lining Interactive and Square Glade Games are thrilled to announce that Outbound, one of the most anticipated cozy games of the year, will launch globally on April 23, 2026.

The excitement reached a fever pitch during this afternoon’s Nintendo Indie World showcase, where Outbound not only announced its release date - April 23, 2026 - but also shadow-dropped its player acclaimed demo on Nintendo Switch 1 & Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you’re at home or on the go, your journey begins today.

For those who prefer to sit back and take it all in, a special demo sneak peek is also available, created by the dev team:


With over 1.2 million wishlists on Steam and tens of thousands more on PS5 & Xbox, Outbound has become one of the most anticipated indie titles of the year. Its unique blend of cozy crafting, open-world exploration, and survival-lite mechanics - has resonated with players worldwide. The demo gives players their first true taste of life on the road:

A sizable part of the first map to explore

Build and customize your dream camper-van home

Craft tools, upgrade systems, and live sustainably

Play solo or cooperatively with friends

About Square Glade Games

Square Glade Games is an independent game studio based in the Netherlands, founded by developers Tobi and Marc. Known for their debut title Above Snakes, which sold over 60,000 copies in its first six months, the studio combines technical expertise with a passion for immersive, stylised worlds. Their upcoming title, Outbound, became one of Steam’s top 50 most-wishlisted games following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Square Glade Games is committed to crafting unique experiences that blend creativity, technology, and community-driven development.

About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.