Important things to know before you start outbound

overboard There isn't a long tutorial or a lot of in-game tips. You just need to complete a small prologue before you can freely explore the world in your campervan.

Due to the lack of in-game tips, you won't know much at the beginning of the game. And there's a lot you need to know to get the most out of the game. To help, here's a collection of helpful tips for those new to outbound.

Don't stray too far from the van

In a typical open world game with vehicles, they are simply a means of transportation. In this game, you're free to abandon your vehicle and wander around on foot whenever you want. But outbound, things are a little different.

Vans are more than just a means of transportation. The van is everything you have. This contains most items and all machines you have crafted. Plus, you don't move very fast in this game, so getting anywhere on foot is a pain. So the best way is Never stray far from the van.

Upgrade your backpack as quickly as possible

In this game, your backpack acts as your inventory. You can leave whatever you find in the van, but If you pick something up first, it goes into your backpack. There's very little space when you start the game, so it fills up pretty quickly.

Therefore, we recommend that you do the following: make a sewing machine ASAP Upgrade your backpack And carry more with you. This means that when collecting resources, you won't have to return to the van as often to drop off items.

Charge your van while you sleep

You will need to charge your vehicle fairly frequently while playing the game. Still you You cannot charge it in the standard way while driving. You can put the tree on the back and turn it on, but once it starts moving it stops. If you're in dire need of a charge, it can be annoying because all you have to do is wait. To prevent moments like this from happening too often, Let it charge while you sleep.

Every night in the game, Put the tree in your car and start charging before you go to bed. then, sleep until the next day, When you wake up, charging is complete.

Lock download vouchers and food items in your inventory.

If you hover your mouse over the items in your backpack, you'll notice that you have: This is the 'Lock' option. By doing so, this Even if you put items in the van, they remain in your inventory. Most items, such as wood, fiber, and rock, do not need to be locked as there is no benefit to keeping them in your inventory at all times.

Still, it It can be useful to always have download vouchers and food with you. The voucher will allow you to download the blueprint once you find the signal tower, and the food will keep you from getting too hungry. You must have it in your inventory to use either. So it's a good idea to lock it in there.

Playing with a third-person driving camera makes things easier.

You can change your driving camera in settings. You can choose 'Dashboard' (first person) or 'Behind the car' (third person). Everyone has a preference for first or third person driving, but the latter makes this game a little easier.

The reason is when Since the camera is on the dashboard, it's much harder to see what resources are nearby. So if you're trying to stock up, you may have to keep stopping to take a closer look at what's around you. at the time Since the camera is behind the vehicle, it's much easier to see what's out there.

Avoid putting too much weight on your car

You can customize the top of your car in the following ways: build a full base there. However, many structural elements such as floors and walls are I have weight. If you build more than your van can support; Start losing weight.

Interact with the motor at the back to see how well it holds the weight. You can see it here. ‘Energy usage level’ If it is low, Your van might be slowerwhich Consumes faster through charging. So make sure not to add too much weight.

You can build things while driving

All the machines you build – recycling machines, sawmills, sewing machines – are placed in or on top of the van. When you close the vehicle and start driving, any items on top are removed. However, things inside still function during transport.

For example, if you fill up your recycling bin with trash and start driving, you can continue to exchange your trash for gift cards. This is: Convenient if you don't want to stand there and wait for the machine. Finish creating what you need.

Don't rely solely on trees to charge your van

The best way to initially charge your van is to: It uses everwood as fuel. The downside is that wood is used in many crafting recipes. So, you have so much stuff that you have to keep traveling to find more to make what you need.

Thankfully you can in the end install solar panels The vehicle generates power. Besides, there There is a charging station on the map You can use it. Once you discover these things, you should stop using the wood often and reserve it primarily for crafting purposes.