Outbound Guides
Field Guide
Step-by-step guides for the systems that matter most - upgrades, research, and tools - with exact costs and unlock order.
How-To Guides
Motor & Powertrain Upgrades
The three motor upgrades, cooling system, and battery line - each node's research cost and unlock order.
Research Progression
All five research trees, what each unlocks, and where the big material costs land.
Tool Tiers & Craft Costs
Every tier of every tool - Axe, Pickaxe, Sickle, Wrench, Flashlight, and the single-tier tools - with crafting materials.
Fishing Guide
The three fishing rods and how to get them, where to catch all 32 fish, junk, fish tanks, and star ratings.
Companions
Your dog: skins, upgrades, and the Dog Hotel.
Wildlife Photography
Getting the Photo Camera, why a photo does not always count, and where all 34 species are placed.
Data & Tools
Upgrades Database
Every van and equipment upgrade with its detail page.
Research Trees
Browse all five trees node by node, interactively.
Tools Database
Each tool with its full stats and craft recipe.
Crafting Calculator
Work out the raw materials behind any craft.
Production Chains
Trace every refined material to its source.
Ferry Repair
The Wrench II repair quest, step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What guides are on the Outbound wiki?
The wiki has how-to guides for motor and powertrain upgrades, research progression across all five trees, and tool tiers with craft costs.
Are the Outbound guides up to date?
Yes. The guides match Outbound Build 902.