Field Guide
Outbound Guides
Step-by-step guides for the systems that matter most - upgrades, research, and tools - each one built straight from the game files so the costs and unlock order are exact.
Last updated Jun 13, 2026 (Build 826)
How-To Guides
Motor & Powertrain Upgrades
The three motor upgrades, cooling system, and battery line - each node's research cost and unlock order.
Research Progression
All five research trees, what each unlocks, and where the big material costs land.
Tool Tiers & Craft Costs
Every tier of every tool - Axe, Pickaxe, Sickle, Wrench, Flashlight, and the single-tier tools - with crafting materials.
Data & Tools
The guides above pull from these interactive databases and tools. Use them to dig into any single item, tree, or craft.
Upgrades Database
Every van and equipment upgrade with its detail page.
Research Trees
Browse all five trees node by node, interactively.
Tools Database
Each tool with its full stats and craft recipe.
Crafting Calculator
Work out the raw materials behind any craft.
Production Chains
Trace every refined material to its source.
Ferry Repair
The Wrench II repair quest, step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What guides are on the Outbound wiki?
- The wiki has how-to guides for motor and powertrain upgrades, research progression across all five trees, and tool tiers with craft costs. Each guide is built directly from the game files, so every cost and unlock order is sourced from extracted data.
- Are the Outbound guides up to date?
- Yes. The guides are built from the Outbound game files at Build 826. Costs, tiers, and research nodes are read straight from the extracted data rather than written by hand.