Square Glade Games has finally answered one of the community's loudest requests. Outbound is officially heading to the Nintendo Switch, and significantly, the announcement explicitly confirms support for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Taking Van Life on the Go
This open-world camper van builder has always felt like a natural fit for handheld play. The core loop of Outbound—customizing your mobile base, managing sustainable energy sources like solar and wind, and automating production—lends itself well to the pick-up-and-play nature of Nintendo's ecosystem. According to the developers, a Switch port was one of the most frequent demands from the player base since the game's initial reveal.
To celebrate the platform confirmation, the team released a fresh gameplay trailer. The footage doubles down on the cozy, near-future aesthetic, showcasing the progression from a basic vehicle to a complex, automated mobile home. Seeing the environmental exploration and crafting systems in action reinforces how the game balances chill exploration with intricate system management.
What does the Switch 2 confirmation mean for performance?
The specific mention of the Nintendo Switch 2 is a crucial detail. Simulation games with automation elements often become CPU-heavy late in the game as players build more complex factories and energy grids. By targeting the Switch 2, Square Glade Games is likely aiming to utilize the upgraded hardware to ensure that dense, fully-upgraded mobile bases run smoothly without the performance hitches often seen in ambitious ports on the current Switch hardware.
Outbound is currently scheduled for release in late 2026. With this announcement, it is now confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and both generations of Nintendo Switch.