Square Glade Games has moved the release date of Outbound, its relaxing caravan survival game, from May 14 to May 11 on PC, Xbox Series, and Xbox One. The reason is to avoid Subnautica 2, which Unknown Worlds will launch on the same day in early access. On platforms like PS5, Switch 2, and Switch, where the submarine title is not arriving, Outbound keeps its original release date.
A caravan dodging the tsunami of alien seas 🚐💨
Square Glade Games' decision responds to a direct market calculation: two exploration and survival games on the same day would split the audience. Outbound bets on a relaxed pace, with resource management and caravan travel, while Subnautica 2 offers oceanic terror and base building. By moving forward three days, the caravan title gains a window to attract players before the blue monster dominates the conversation. On consoles without Subnautica 2's early access, the risk is lower and May 14 is maintained.
Fleeing the kraken, but not the lost souls on Switch 🐙🎮
Square Glade Games has shown it can read the calendar better than a fairground fortune teller. Moving Outbound to May 11 is like changing seats on the bus to avoid sitting next to the one who smells like fish, only here the fishy smell is a game that sells millions. The funny thing is that on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, where Subnautica 2 doesn't tread, the caravan keeps rolling on the 14th. Anyway, if there are no alien sharks nearby, the date doesn't matter.