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Outbound Devs Apologize for Pressuring Steam Reviewers, Pledge Fixes After Bumpy Launch

The studio shifts focus to multiplayer stability, UI updates, then bug fixes following 40,000 day-one players.

Overview

  • Square Glade apologized Tuesday on Steam for replies that asked some players to update or remove negative reviews after refunds.
  • They said they deleted those comments and promised they would not ask anyone to change review scores going forward.
  • The team reported about 40,000 players in the first 24 hours and said the next patch will target multiplayer stability, UI issues, and bugs.
  • Steam user reviews sit at mixed, with many calling out shallow crafting, slow pacing, backtracking, a small map, technical hiccups, and price concerns tied in part to day-one DLC.
  • Some outlets praised the art direction and van-focused base building, and the game is out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Game Pass, with Switch versions set for May 14.