I can't imagine driving a camper van alone through the woods by myself, so fortunately I don't have to in Outbound. The mobile base building adventure has enough room in the car for up to four players, but co-op in Outbound isn't available quite from the moment you start the game.
You'll have to complete the tutorial, sort lobby codes, and start the journey with the right expectations since progression isn't locked to your character. I've been camping out under the stars for a while now and I've got a breakdown on how co-op works in Outbound ready to map the way forward for you and your crew.
How to unlock co-op in Outbound
You'll need to complete the tutorial to unlock co-op in Outbound, but it only takes a few minutes so you don't need to spend an hour prepping to play with friends. Multiplayer is available as soon as you open the gate to leave the first camping spot, so here's what that looks like in a few easy steps:
- Drive along the path until you reach the camping area
- Pull over and open the back of your van to set up camp
- Loot the supplies from the nearby chest and light t...
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