Field Guide
Outbound Upgrades
Upgrades in Outbound enhance your van and equipment. The 27 available upgrades include weight capacity boosts, outdoor placement expansions, and motor improvements that let your van handle tougher terrain and carry more gear.
Weight Capacity Upgrade I
Allow your vehicle to carry along that extra bit of weight.
Weight Capacity Upgrade IV
Now your vehicle is becoming a weight lifting professional!
Outdoor Placement Upgrade III
Get the maximum space to place your stuff next to your vehicle.
Outdoor Placement
Allows you to also build next to your vehicle.
Outdoor Placement Upgrade II
Get even more space to place your stuff next to your vehicle.
Battery Capacity Upgrade III
Increase your battery's capacity even further.
Outdoor Placement Upgrade I
Get some more space to place your stuff next to your vehicle.
Motor Upgrade I
Give your motor that extra bit of juice to drive up steeper slopes.
Battery Capacity Upgrade I
Increase your battery's capacity.
Pants Upgrade I
Gain some more stamina by upgrading to higher quality pants.
Cooling System Upgrade
Cools your motor better so it can withstand even the hottest climates.
Better Whistle
Allows directing your companion to positions or objects. When directed to an object, your companion will pick it up and put it in their pouch.
Motor Upgrade II
A second motor upgrade to add even more power to your vehicle.
Search Whistle
Allows your companion to keep searching the area for a certain resource that you've directed it to.
Clothing Upgrade I
Gain some more health by upgrading to better clothing.
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Pants Upgrade III
Gain even more stamina by upgrading to premium pants.
Return to vehicle command
Allows sending your companion back to your vehicle to offload the contents of its pouch into the vehicle storage.
Base building deck
A deck on top of your vehicle with space for more units. The start of roof expansion as you see fit.
Battery Capacity Upgrade II
Further increase your battery's capacity.
Weight Capacity Upgrade II
Allow your vehicle to carry more weight.
Clothing Upgrade III
Gain even more health by upgrading to premium clothing.
Plushy Dice
The perfect companion to your rearview mirror!
Pants Upgrade II
Gain even more stamina by upgrading to durable pants.
Motor Upgrade III
With this raw power you'll be able to drive up the steepest slopes!
Clothing Upgrade II
Gain even more health by upgrading to rugged clothing.
Weight Capacity Upgrade III
Allow your vehicle to carry even more weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I unlock upgrades in Outbound?
- Upgrades in Outbound are unlocked through research and exploration. Some are available early through the research tree, while others require discovering download stations in the world. There are 27 upgrades total covering van performance, carrying capacity, and placement options.
- What do upgrades affect in Outbound?
- Upgrades in Outbound improve your van's motor for better speed and hill climbing, increase weight limits so you can carry more gear, expand outdoor placement slots for campsite building, and enhance other vehicle systems. Each upgrade targets a specific aspect of your rig.