- Steam pricePrice
- $39.99
- Release
- May 17, 2022
- Platforms
How co-op works
Two adventurers share the complete survival RPG locally in split-screen or online, exploring, fighting, and completing missions while managing food, water, sleep, disease, weather, and supplies. Constant autosaving preserves consequences, so both players must prepare expeditions, equipment, and step-by-step spellcasting together.
About this game
Outward Definitive Edition is an open-world survival RPG where ordinary adventurers face harsh realities on the continent of Aurai. This is true cooperative play, designed for two players to tackle hunger, disease, weather extremes, and unforgiving encounters together. The journey demands preparation, not just skill.
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Players manage food, water, warmth, and wounds while exploring a sprawling world with minimal guidance. Combat is deliberate and tactical, rewarding careful positioning and shared responsibility. Survival tools, backpack management, and negotiating environmental traps create constant decision points that feel more meaningful when someone else is counting on you.
You can team up through online co-op or play local split-screen, making it accessible for couch sessions and remote partners alike. The Definitive Edition bundles both expansions and quality-of-life refinements, smoothing out rough edges while preserving the high-stakes teamwork that turns every expedition into a test of coordination and resource discipline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Outward with just one friend, or does it require a larger group?
Outward is designed specifically for two players in co-op. You can play solo or with one partner either online or through local split-screen-it's not built for larger parties.
How communication-heavy is the co-op in Outward?
Very communication-heavy. You'll need to coordinate on resource sharing, backpack management, tactical positioning in combat, and navigating environmental hazards together. Success depends on talking through your survival strategy as a team.
What's included in the Definitive Edition versus the base game?
The Definitive Edition includes both DLC expansions plus quality-of-life improvements that refine the original experience without compromising the survival challenge.