Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer Serious Sim have announced that Heading Out will launch on August 29 for PS5 and Xbox Series. The title is already available for PC via Steam.
Check out a description:
Run from your fear and blaze your own legend. Cut through America’s mythical highways where choices shape your story and danger lurks just beyond your rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and high-stakes pursuits, this isn’t just a trip—it’s the stuff of legends.
It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.
Heading Out is a road trip adventure blending high-speed racing with genre-defying immersive storytelling. Inspired by cult classic American road cinema, this narrative-driven experience forces you to confront your fears while forging your legendary tale across America’s timeless, mythic highways.
Drive and Survive
Step into the shoes of the enigmatic “Interstate Jackalope,” an outlaw crisscrossing the nation to challenge the world’s greatest driver. Every choice shapes your story—defining encounters, challenges, and the ominous red fog of fear haunting your every mile.
Strategic Choices, Unpredictable Paths
Navigate a dynamic map where every route presents new dilemmas. Manage resources like fuel and vehicle integrity while weighing whether to aid strangers, compete in street races, or evade authorities. Your decisions impact your reputation, law enforcement pursuit level, and unfolding storyline.
Stylish Homage
Experience a striking black-and-white comic book-inspired aesthetic punctuated by vivid color accents highlighting key elements. Complementing the visuals is a quintessential eclectic American soundtrack featuring jazz and rock tracks amplifying the game’s thrilling moments.
Key Features
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- Narrative-Driven Racing: An evolving story shaped by your decisions, enabling multiple endings and interactions with diverse characters.
- Resource Management: Carefully monitor your needs—neglecting your car’s condition or running out of fuel carries severe consequences.
- Dynamic Encounters: Meet vibrant characters, each with unique stories and moral dilemmas challenging your choices.
- Unique Visual Style: Minimalist comic-inspired art direction lending thematic depth to the experience.
- Embark on a journey where every mile hides a story, and every choice brings you closer to your destiny. Will you outrun your fears, or let them run you off the road?
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