What is Scrap Metal used for in Outbound?

Scrap Metal is used in 14 crafting recipes, 3 production recipes, 4 research nodes - 94 total needed across the game, including Wrench 1, Motor Upgrade 1, Flashlight 1.

Where do you find Scrap Metal in Outbound?

Scrap Metal is found in Starting Level at 171 marked spawn points. Open the Outbound Interactive Map to see every exact location.

Resource

Scrap Metal

Scrap Metal is a tier 1 material in Outbound, found in Starting Level. Gather Scrap Metal from the open world. Used in 14 crafting recipes, 3 production recipes, 4 research nodes (94 total needed). The rebellious leftovers of industrial love stories.

Tier

Tier 1

Biome

Starting Level

Type

Material

Source

Gathered

Total Demand

How to Get Scrap Metal in Outbound

Scrap Metal is gathered in the open world - there are 171 known locations in Starting Level. Every spawn is marked on the map below.

Where to Find Scrap Metal

Outbound Interactive Map

Metal Scraps168 spots
3x per node · no tool needed

What Scrap Metal Is Used For

Crafting (14)

Production (3)

Sheet Metal

Metal

Bolts

Research (4)

Battery Capacity Upgrade 1×8
Outdoor Placement 1×20
Outdoor Placement Base×4
Scoop Net×10

Also in Starting Level

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get Scrap Metal in Outbound?: Scrap Metal is gathered in the open world - there are 171 known locations in Starting Level. Every spawn is marked on the map below.
What is Scrap Metal used for in Outbound?: Scrap Metal is used in 14 crafting recipes, 3 production recipes, 4 research nodes - 94 total needed across the game, including Wrench 1, Motor Upgrade 1, Flashlight 1.
Where do you find Scrap Metal in Outbound?: Scrap Metal is found in Starting Level at 171 marked spawn points. Open the Outbound Interactive Map to see every exact location.

Last updated Jun 14, 2026 (Build 902)

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